Exhibit O DEI.docx

This is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance exhibit from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) related to the TX-UNPS Access for Child Nutrition Programs contract opportunity. The exhibit requires all bid respondents to certify their compliance with Executive Order 14151 issued by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025, Texas Governor's Executive Order GA-55 issued by Governor Greg Abbott on January 31, 2025, and a directive from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dated February 4, 2025. These orders prohibit the use of federal and state funds in contracting with vendors that have established DEI policies and practices. Respondents must select one of two checkboxes to indicate whether their policies and practices align with this prohibition, and the completed exhibit must be submitted as part of the proposal response.

The exhibit provides two compliance options for respondents: one affirming that the submitted proposal complies with the Executive Orders and Commissioner directive, or one acknowledging non-compliance and accepting automatic withdrawal of the solicitation response. The exhibit requires an authorized respondent signature, date, and printed name of the company representative. The document was released on March 26, 2025, and this is revision 2 of the exhibit. Completion and submission of this exhibit is mandatory for all bid responses to be considered for the TDA contract opportunity.