ESBD_460007_1759858086281_IW231340.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of fresh produce for the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. The bid solicitation seeks approximately 829 bags of fresh green celery, 2,322 cartons of fresh green cabbage, 1,825 bags of fresh white or yellow onions, 2,587 cartons of fresh red or golden delicious apples, and 2,587 cartons of fresh navel or early Texas oranges, to be delivered on pallets by October 31, 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for 3 P.M. on October 21, 2025, with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, and a hard copy submission also accepted.

The bid includes specific delivery requirements to the TDCJ Wynne Food Service Warehouse, with strict guidelines for bidders regarding submission format, attachment size, and compliance with Texas state statutes. Bidders must certify eligibility to participate in the transaction, comply with terrorism watch lists, and agree that any contract payments may be applied towards eliminating state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support. The solicitation emphasizes security protocols for delivery staff, including background checks, restricted interactions with inmates, and vehicle search requirements. Bidders are required to submit unit pricing for each produce item, with delivery and availability potentially factoring into the award decision.