4-IW228210 - Bradshaw Bread.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of sliced bread for the Bradshaw State Jail in Henderson, Texas. The bid is scheduled to open on September 23, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an effective blanket purchase order period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The contract includes an optional renewal period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and allows for potential extensions through mutual agreement.

The solicitation seeks white or wheat sliced sandwich-style bread (20 oz loaf) with specific requirements for packaging, delivery, and product quality. The vendor must provide bread that is sliced, wrapped, and delivered in original packaging, with each loaf clearly marked. The bread must be made from whole grains and meet nutritional standards. The contract includes detailed provisions for rack and tray systems, product replacement, delivery conditions, and strict security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. Pricing will be based on unit prices, with the TDCJ reserving the right to adjust prices based on specified economic indexes and without guaranteed minimum order quantities.