3-03. IW258295 - AMND 1.pdf

This amendment document modifies specifications for BID NO. IW258295, a blanket purchase order solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for sweetener and sugar substitute products. The amendment, issued by the Contracts and Procurement Department with Leslie Bowers serving as the contract specialist, was made available on the Bonfire platform prior to the bid opening scheduled for July 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 in their bid submissions, either on the face of the bid or by returning a signed copy of the notice; failure to acknowledge receipt may result in the bid not being considered for award. Delivery of awarded products is designated for the Southern Region Distribution Center located in Rosharon, Texas.

The amendment document itself does not specify the particular specification modifications being made; bidders are directed to reference new solicitation documents available on the Bonfire platform for complete details. Pricing for responses must remain firm for 30 days from the response due date, quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. Standard delivery requirements mandate completion within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified. All purchases are exempt from state and federal sales and excise taxes, with TDCJ providing tax exemption certificates upon request. The contract structure allows TDCJ to award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination deemed in the state's best interests, with potential contract extension up to three months at TDCJ's sole discretion.