3-03. IW258164 Amendment 1.pdf

This is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the procurement of frozen chopped brisket in barbecue sauce. Amendment No. 1 modifies specifications on solicitation IW258164, with the original bid opening date scheduled for July 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The TDCJ is establishing blanket purchase orders for frozen chopped brisket in barbecue sauce to be delivered to various locations throughout Texas. All goods must be new and unused, with delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed. Unless otherwise stated, the default delivery timeline is 14 calendar days. Items must be inspected and tested upon receipt. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in their bid submission, either on the face of the bid or by returning one copy of the notice, otherwise the bid may not receive consideration.

All bids must include the respondent's Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number, with pricing remaining firm for 30 days from the response due date. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards on the basis of low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any other combination serving the state's best interest, and may reject any or all items at its sole discretion. The contract may be extended up to three months at the TDCJ's sole discretion. All respondents must certify compliance with debarment, child support obligations, terrorist organization involvement, and discrimination practices, with e-verify requirements applying. Preferences apply to Texas resident-owned businesses, Texas service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and goods produced in Texas. Purchases made for State of Texas use are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax. All benefits, pricing, and hourly rates must be at least as favorable as those provided to any previous client for similar products or services.