ESBD_File_342690_IW165987.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to establish a Blanket Purchase Order for the procurement of oatmeal for resale in TDCJ Commissaries statewide. The IFB provides detailed specifications and requirements for the oatmeal product, including item quantities, packaging, delivery timelines, and other logistics. Bidders are required to submit their responses by the stated due date, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for interested parties to attend. The resulting contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and it will have an initial term of one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

The IFB includes specific pricing terms, with the TDCJ requesting firm, fixed unit prices for the oatmeal. There are no set-asides or preferences indicated in the solicitation. Incumbent supplier information is not provided. Funding for this procurement will come from TDCJ's general operating budget, and the total estimated annual spend is not disclosed.