ESBD_460781_1760127705967_IW232323.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 TVF Cook in Bag Boneless Turkey Breast. The solicitation is seeking bids for 10,900 cases of frozen turkey breast, with a bid opening date of October 13, 2025 at 3 P.M. The delivery location is the TDCJ Winne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, and the specified product is a frozen turkey breast with specific requirements including piece weight, packaging, and pallet count details.

The bid includes several key provisions related to vendor eligibility, payment applications, and security requirements for delivery to correctional facilities. Bidders must comply with Texas statutes, terrorism watch list restrictions, and agree that payments may be applied towards eliminating any state debt. The document outlines strict security protocols for delivery staff, including background checks, interaction restrictions with inmates, vehicle search requirements, and prohibitions on introducing contraband. Vendors must adhere to specific guidelines regarding staff conduct, attire, and facility entry, with TDCJ reserving the right to immediately remove individuals who violate established restrictions.