ESBD_399411_1740690119440_IW210655.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for kosher food products to be delivered to the TDCJ Stringfellow Unit in Rosharon, TX. The bid includes 24 line items of various kosher-certified food products including beef bologna, beef salami, ground meat mixture, fish sticks, chicken nuggets, chicken leg quarters, margarine, condiments, seasonings, and pasta products. The bid opening date is March 13, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a question deadline of March 4, 2025. Emailed bids will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted as an amendment on March 6, 2025 in the Electronic State Business Daily.

All products must be kosher certified with kosher symbols printed on packaging. Delivery is F.O.B. destination with all freight and delivery charges included in unit pricing. No additional freight charges will be accepted. Delivery and availability may be factors in the award decision. Special security procedures apply for deliveries to correctional facilities, including requirements for security escorts, staff screening, vehicle inspections, and restrictions on contraband. The contract includes provisions requiring vendors to comply with state payment applications and public information disclosure requirements, and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence without prior written consent.