ESBD_509705_1777582190877_IW249046 Bid Amendment - Q&A.pdf

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T e x a s D e p a r t m e n t o f C r i m i n a l J u s t i c e

Bobby Lumpkin Executive Director

Contracts and Procurement Department

AMENDMENT No. 1

BID NO.: IW249046

PURCHASER / CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Leslie Bowers BID OPENING DATE & TIME: 05/08/2026 at 03:00 PM

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions.

Reference attached pages of this amendment.

IN THE SUBMISSION OF BID, BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS

AMENDMENT; OTHERWISE, THE BID MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.

BIDDER MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT ON FACE OF BID OR BY RETURNING

ONE COPY OF THIS NOTICE.

SIGNED:

BIDDER

COMPANY NAME:

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Amendment No. 1 Bid No.: IW249046

Question

No.

Question

Answer

1 Please provide spec sheet Please see the revised solicitation.

If bidding an alternate item, please note the item description on the bid form and provide a specification sheet with your bid.

2 Can you please provide the estimated delivery schedules for all 3 IQF Diced Carrot bids? (IW249046, IW249053, IW249052)

IW249046

10,800 cases (30 lbs / case) 1,350 cases per truckload = 8 truckloads total to be delivered to Palestine, Texas.

4 truckloads to be delivered in May, 4 truckloads to be delivered in June.

3 Will the diced carrots be used as a stand-alone side, as an ingredient in mixed vegetables or soups, or a combination thereof?

Stand alone.

4 Were the IQF Diced Carrots left off the cafeteria bid #304T-26-300CF?

This is a one-time purchase.

5 Are these IQF Diced Carrots anticipated to ship over the next 12 months?

Delivery may be a factor in award.

TDCJ requests vendors provide the best available delivery time.

6 Can you please clarify how many loads of the IQF Diced Carrots are required per each of the 3 locations?

Wynne – 15 loads {IW249053} Palestine – 8 loads {IW249046} Snyder – 7 loads {IW249052}

7 When are these two Frozen Carrot opportunities expecting delivery? Maybe I missed it, but looking for a delivery schedule.

Is it 30 loads ASAP, over time, etc.

14 loads due in May (for all 3 locations combined) 16 loads due in June (for all 3 locations combined) See split delivery requirement in question & answer 2.

8 Will delivery on all 30loads be required at the same time?

See question & answer 2.

9 If not, what is the delivery timeline for the complete order?

See question & answer 2.

10 Are substitutes permitted if specs are met? Yes, with spec sheet provided with bid submission.

11 What was the last price paid TDCJ has not purchased this product before.

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12 Would it be acceptable to submit a bid if the product origin is Egypt, as we manufacture these items in our facility there? Or is U.S.

origin strictly required for this solicitation?

No.

13 Is this a frozen product ? Yes.

14 And how many cases per truckload? Bid says 30 loads …and 9450 cs Snyder and …30 loads , 20,250 cases Huntsville. Is 30 loads 30 truckloads ?

1,350 cases per truckload, 30 truckloads total for all 3 locations combined.

15 I just wanted to confirm that by "30 loads" you mean 30 separate deliveries for the case amount in each IW249052, IW249046, IW249053? Meaning, this would be a multi-month contract. Is this correct? I see the cases already on the IFB is multiple loads per location, so is that included in the 30 loads or is this 30 deliveries of the requested amount?

This is a one-time order for 30 loads delivered across three warehouses for May and June deliveries.