Summary of Invitation for Bids

This is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of frozen mixed vegetables. The solicitation number is IM235634, with an issue date of November 14, 2025, and a bid opening date of December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The TDCJ is seeking 20,000 cases of frozen mixed vegetables meeting the requirements of CID A-A-20294A Blend II Agricultural Practice A (Conventional). The product specifications include broccoli cuts at 30%-40% per package, carrots at 25%-35% per package, and cauliflower nuggets or small clusters at 30%-40% per package. The vegetables must be low sodium (Flavor E—no flavoring) and packed in sealed food-grade polybags within sealed cardboard boxes, with a pack size of 20 pounds per case. Delivery is required to TDCJ/Eddie Meza at South Texas Cold Storage LLC, 260 McBride Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408-2338. The deadline for all questions is November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with answers posted to the Electronic State Business Daily by November 21, 2025. TDCJ may request product samples within seven calendar days of receipt of the request, with failure to submit samples resulting in bid disqualification. Electronic submission of bids is preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with the solicitation number in the subject line, with a maximum of 10 MB attachments per email. Hard copy submissions are also accepted, and all bids must be received by the stated deadline.

Bids must include freight costs on an F.O.B. destination basis with charges incorporated into unit pricing rather than shown separately; bids with separate freight charges will not be accepted. The solicitation includes standard set-asides for Texas resident service-disabled veterans, Texas bidders, agricultural products produced or grown in Texas, and various other Texas preference categories. Bidders must certify that they and their principals are eligible to participate in the transaction and have not been subjected to suspension, debarment, or similar ineligibility. All payments under the contract will be applied toward any outstanding debt owed to the state of Texas, including delinquent taxes and child support. The awarded vendor must comply with security procedures for deliveries to correctional facilities, including requirements for security escorts, vehicle searches, staff attire appropriateness, prohibition of contraband, restrictions on cash carried into facilities (maximum $25.00), and prohibition of minors and pets on TDCJ property. Contractor staff must adhere to Personnel Directive PD-29 regarding sexual misconduct with inmates. The contract is subject to the Texas Public Information Act, and bidders acknowledge that information related to the contract is subject to public disclosure. Bids must be submitted in Microsoft Office formats or PDF for documents with signatures, with other formats potentially resulting in disqualification.