ESBD_436090_1752611194560_IW222584 - Gurney 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 to establish a contract for twice-weekly bread deliveries to the Gurney Unit Supply facility in Palestine, TX, with a total estimated quantity of 712,000 loaves of white or wheat sliced sandwich-style bread in 20 oz loaves. The bid is scheduled to open on July 29, 2025, with the initial contract period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, and one optional renewal period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.

The procurement includes specific vendor requirements for bread packaging, delivery, and product specifications, such as bread being "enriched" and meeting nutritional standards. Delivery will be twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, with 890 loaves per delivery and potential emergency deliveries as needed. The bid includes detailed security provisions for deliveries to correctional facilities, with requirements for delivery staff to follow specific security protocols. Vendors must comply with Texas Bidder requirements, including potential price adjustments based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics index, and are subject to random sample testing of delivered products.