ESBD_438121_1753130679646_IW222893.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 fresh carrots for canning. The solicitation (Bid Number IM22289) is scheduled for bid opening on August 12, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an anticipated contract period from September 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The procurement is for 1,200.000 tons of hybrid carrots, processing sliced, field grade, topped, crowned, washed, and delivered to the Terrell Canning Plant & Potato Warehouse. Bids are to be submitted electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a preference for electronic submission and a hard copy backup option.

The carrots must meet specific quality requirements, including a neck diameter of one to two inches and at least 50% crowned. The agency expects to accept 50-75 tons per day, primarily Monday through Friday, with delivery coordinated between the vendor and the Terrell Canning Plant. The unit price shall include all delivery expenses, and bidders must provide contact information for delivery and invoicing representatives. The solicitation includes provisions for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirements and contains various compliance clauses related to state regulations, including requirements about delinquent taxes, child support, and public information disclosure.