ESBD_410296_1744409263111_IW216126.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a blanket purchase order to procure plastic bowls for TDCJ commissaries statewide. The solicitation (Bid Number IW216126) is scheduled for bid opening on April 29, 2025 at 3 P.M., with an issue date of April 11, 2025. The contract will be effective from the date of award through August 31, 2025, with quantities estimated based on previous and projected usage. Bidders are required to provide a specification sheet including a picture with their bid, and electronic submission of bids is preferred through the email bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit.

The solicitation seeks white plastic bowls with specific requirements including a round shape, acceptable plastics (polypropylene), diameter between 8-10 inches, inside depth of 2-3 inches, and thickness of 0.40-0.49 inches. The estimated quantity is 1,000 cases, with 70 bowls per case. Preferred brands include Maryland Plastics and Carlisle Foodservice, and bidders must specify their exact product details. Delivery is preferred within 14 calendar days of award and will be to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse. The TDCJ reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice and to adjust quantities based on warehouse usage. Bidders must comply with state regulations, provide a valid point of contact, and certify compliance with various state and federal requirements including those related to eligibility, taxes, and ethical standards.