ESBD_452021_1757364542376_IW228232 - Coleman Bread.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of sliced bread for the Coleman Unit Food Service. The bid is set to open on September 22, 2025 at 3 P.M., with an effective blanket purchase order period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The contract includes an optional renewal period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, potentially extending the initial one-year term for an additional year through mutual agreement.

The solicitation requires vendors to provide white or wheat bread, or a combination, with specific requirements including proper packaging, labeling, delivery procedures, and food safety standards. The estimated quantity is 57,960 units, to be delivered to the TDCJ Coleman Unit in Lockhart, TX. Pricing will be subject to an index-based adjustment mechanism, with unit prices to be determined based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' published index. Vendors must comply with various technical specifications, including nutritional requirements, product coding, delivery protocols, and security procedures when delivering to correctional facilities. The bid emphasizes vendor responsibility for product quality, timely replacements, and adherence to strict delivery and handling guidelines.