ESBD_436214_1752688444552_IW222587 - Diboll 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 agreement for sliced bread. The solicitation is for approximately 75,000 loaves of bread to be delivered twice weekly to the TDCJ Estus Unit in Venus, Texas, with deliveries scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays. The contract will 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 either an electronic or hard copy response.

The bread must be sliced white or wheat, with specific requirements including a 20-72 hour shelf life, packaged in original wrappers, and clearly marked. Bidders must comply with various vendor requirements, such as providing appropriate rack/tray systems, maintaining product quality, and ensuring proper labeling. The TDCJ reserves the right to adjust unit prices based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics index and may award the contract to multiple vendors. Pricing details, unit prices, and specific extensions are to be filled in by the winning bidder. The solicitation includes provisions for product replacements, shipping, delivery conditions, and strict security requirements for vendors delivering to correctional facilities.