ESBD_436078_1752605397827_IW221222 - Bartlett Bread.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 for sliced bread. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide approximately 36,400 loaves of bread to be delivered twice weekly (on Mondays and Thursdays) to the Bartlett St. Jail Supply facility, with 350 loaves per delivery. The bid is scheduled to open on July 29, 2025 at 3 P.M., with the contract effective from the date of award through August 31, 2026, and an option to renew for one additional one-year period through August 31, 2027.

The bid allows for white or wheat bread, or a combination, with specific requirements including that bread must be sliced, wrapped, and delivered in the original wrapper with clear markings. The vendor must provide a free rack/tray system for bread delivery, with trays that are interconnecting, stackable, durable, and stable. All products must be marked with a "Best Used By" date, and the vendor is responsible for replacing defective products. The TDCJ reserves the right to adjust awarded lines and may award to multiple vendors. Pricing will be subject to an annual index-based adjustment, and the vendor must comply with specific security procedures when delivering to correctional facilities.