Invitation for Bids Summary

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Contracts and Procurement Department, for the procurement of frozen wheat tortillas. The solicitation seeks bids for 4,860 cases of flour/wheat tortillas that meet the requirements of CID A-A-201343A, Type 1 Tortilla—Style B Wheat, Size 4: 5-6 inches diameter, in a round shape, with product state available as either fresh (shelf stable) or frozen. If delivered fresh, the product must have a 60-day shelf life and be packaged to prevent freezer burn. The tortillas will be delivered to TDCJ-Eddie Meza at South Texas Cold Storage LLC in Corpus Christi, Texas. The bid opening date is December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST). The deadline for questions is November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST), with answers posted by November 21, 2025. Electronic submission of bids is preferred, sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with the solicitation number IM235635 in the email subject line. Hard copy submissions are also accepted, with one original signed paper copy required. The TDCJ requests that bidders quote freight on a F.O.B. destination basis, with freight charges included in the unit cost and not shown separately. Bids with separate freight charges will not be accepted.

Pricing shall be quoted as a unit price per case on a F.O.B. prepaid destination basis. No specific set-asides are identified in the solicitation. The bidder must certify that the bidding entity and its principals are eligible to participate and have not been subjected to suspension, debarment, or similar ineligibility by any federal, state, or local governmental entity. Additionally, the bidder must comply with all applicable state of Texas statutes and rules relating to procurement and must not be listed on the federal government's terrorism match list. All contractor staff making deliveries to correctional facilities must comply with TDCJ security procedures, including restrictions on contraband, adherence to sexual misconduct policies, mandatory security escorts for deliveries, vehicle searches and inspections, and appropriate attire. Ex-inmates are generally prohibited from accessing TDCJ property unless approved by the unit warden. The solicitation specifies that minors and pets are prohibited from TDCJ property and delivery vehicles. Delivery staff may not carry more than twenty-five dollars in cash into any TDCJ facility.