ESBD_452023_1757365546769_IW228244 - Willacy Bread.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a blanket purchase order for sliced bread to be delivered to the Millacy County State Jail Food Service. The bid (No. TM2282844) is set to open on September 22, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an effective contract period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The contract includes an optional renewal period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and allows for potential extensions through mutual agreement.

The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide white or wheat sliced bread, with a total estimated quantity of 70,000 units. Pricing will be subject to unit price adjustments based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' index, and the vendor must provide bread that is sliced, wrapped, and clearly marked. Key requirements include delivering bread in first-class condition, replacing defective products, maintaining proper product codes and dates, and adhering to strict delivery and security protocols when delivering to the correctional facility. The bid emphasizes compliance with food safety standards, proper packaging, and specific delivery instructions, with careful attention to security procedures when entering correctional facilities.