Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound

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Background The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound specifically for the production of shoes. This procurement aligns with TDCJ's mission to provide necessary materials for its operations, particularly in manufacturing footwear for inmates. Work Details The contract requires the supply of 38,400 pounds of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound, which will be used for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The specifications include: 1. Shore A Hardness after 3 seconds: 60 +/- 2 (ASTM - 2240) 2. Elongation: 500% > 450 (ASTM D415-c) 3. Density: 1.1 G/cc +/- 2.02 at 23 degrees Celsius (ASTM D-792) 4. Tensile Strength: 2.5 MPA +/- 0.25 (ASTM D412-c) 5. Abrasion Resistance: >450 MM3 (DIN 53516) 6. Tear Strength: 24 N/mm >22 (ISO 527) 7. Injection Melt Temperature: 140-150 degrees Celsius +/- 2 degrees Celsius 8. Melt Flow Index: >60 at 190 degrees Celsius - /5 KG (ASTM D1238). The delivery location is TDCI Clements Unit Shoe Factory, Amarillo, TX. Period of Performance The desired delivery date for the TPR compound is January 27, 2026. Place of Performance The products will be delivered to TDCI Clements Unit Shoe Factory located at 9601 Spur 591, Amarillo, TX, 79107. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with all applicable state statutes and regulations regarding procurement and must not be listed on the Federal Government's Terrorism Watch List as described in Executive Order 13224. Bidders are required to certify that they are not subject to suspension or debarment by any governmental entity and must provide samples upon request within seven calendar days if requested by TDCJ.