ESBD_452022_1757365141635_IW228239 - Kyle 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 to establish a contract for sliced bread procurement. The bid is for 33,000 each (EA) of bread products to be delivered to the TDCJ - Kyle Unit Food Service located in Kyle, Texas. The contract term is from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for one additional one-year period through mutual agreement. The bid opening is scheduled for September 22, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov.

The solicitation requires vendors to provide white or wheat bread, or a combination, with specific requirements including proper packaging, labeling, delivery procedures, and security protocols for correctional facility deliveries. Vendors must comply with nutritional standards, provide replacement for defective products, and adhere to product coding and dating requirements. The bid includes provisions for rack and tray systems, product replacements, and detailed delivery specifications. Pricing will be subject to adjustment based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' specified index, and vendors may have multiple suppliers. The document emphasizes strict compliance with security measures, including staff background checks, vehicle inspections, and prohibitions on introducing contraband into TDCJ facilities.