3-03. IW258299 - AMND 1.pdf

This is Amendment No. 1 to bid solicitation IW258299 issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the establishment of blanket purchase orders for sweetener and sugar substitute products. The amendment modifies specifications in the original solicitation, with the bid opening scheduled for July 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment on the face of their bid or by returning one copy of the amendment notice; failure to acknowledge receipt may result in the bid not being considered. The procurement involves the delivery of sweetener and sugar substitute products to the Beeville Distribution Center in Beeville, Texas, structured as FY27 blanket purchase orders to allow TDCJ to place orders as needed throughout the contract period.

Respondents must provide firm unit price quotations valid for thirty days from the response due date. TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may extend the contract up to three months at its sole discretion. All responses must include a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number, along with certifications of compliance with E-Verify system utilization, non-involvement with prohibited entities, and adherence to cybersecurity and data security standards. Payment shall be made in compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251, with electronic funds transfer encouraged. TDCJ makes no quantity guarantees and explicitly retains the right to obtain products from other sources during the contract term. Respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel, and the contract will be governed by Texas law and TDCJ's standard terms and conditions.