ESBD_440358_1753724433638_IW224510 - Coffee.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 to procure coffee for multiple distribution centers across Texas. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M224510) is for coffee with specific requirements including regular, ground, roasted medium roast, blend of Arabica and Robusta beans, and universal grind compatible with various coffee-making equipment. The bid opening is scheduled for August 11, 2025 at 3 P.M., with the contract term running from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Electronic bid submission is preferred via the email bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and bidders are instructed to include the solicitation number in the email subject line.

The solicitation includes four line items with varying quantities of 50-pound boxes of coffee to be delivered to different TDCJ distribution centers in Snyder, Beeville, Rosharon, and Huntsville, Texas. Total estimated quantity across the four line items is 9,779 boxes. The bid requires food-grade poly bags sealed to prevent spillage, with preparation instructions clearly printed on each box. Bidders must comply with Texas state bidder requirements, including provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The TDCJ reserves the right to split awarded lines into individual blanket purchase orders and may award to multiple vendors. Freight charges must be included in the unit price, and no separate freight charges will be accepted.