2-01. IW258292 rev.pdf

This is a blanket purchase order solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the procurement of assorted-flavor sugar-free jelly packets for delivery to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. The solicitation establishes a framework for multiple purchases of individual serving packets (IPP) over the contract term. Bids are due July 27, 2026, with responses remaining firm for thirty days from the response due date. The solicitation does not specify site visits or bidders' conferences in the available documentation, nor does it identify a specific contract award date or contract term length beyond the initial response period.

Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid unless otherwise stated, and unit prices govern in case of extension errors. All purchases for State of Texas use are exempt from state and federal sales taxes. Award may be based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the State's best interests, with TDCJ reserving the right to accept or reject all or any part of any response. Pricing offered to TDCJ must be at least as favorable as pricing granted to any previous client for similar services or products, and TDCJ reserves the right to receive any more favorable terms negotiated with other clients during the contract term. Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award and comply with mandatory certifications including debarment status, E-Verify requirements, human trafficking prohibition, cybersecurity standards, and prohibition against boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Contracts exceeding $25,000 are subject to state auditor oversight.