ESBD_436212_1752687862834_IW223048 - Bell 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 bids for 30,000 loaves of bread to be delivered weekly on Thursdays to the TDCJ facility in Cleveland, Texas. The contract is set to be effective from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with one optional renewal period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. The bid opening is scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., and bidders are required to submit bids electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov or via one original signed hard copy.

The bread specifications require white or wheat sliced bread, with loaves up to 72 hours old, minimum 20 oz, and excluding rye, pumpernickle, and raisin varieties. The TDCJ reserves the right to adjust unit prices based on an index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with baselines established at the month of bid opening. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including proper packaging, delivery procedures, and security protocols when delivering to correctional facilities. The solicitation emphasizes vendor responsibilities such as product replacement, adherence to sanitary conditions, and compliance with specific delivery and documentation guidelines.