Exhibit O DEI.docx

This is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance exhibit submitted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for the Texas Farm Fresh Strategic Plan contract opportunity. The exhibit serves as a mandatory attestation form requiring all bid respondents to declare 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 the directive from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dated February 4, 2025. These orders prohibit the use of federal and state funds for contracts with vendors that have established DEI policies and practices. Respondents must select one of two checkboxes to indicate whether their organization's 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: respondents may certify that their submitted proposal complies with the Executive Orders and Commissioner directive, or they may acknowledge non-compliance and agree to the automatic withdrawal of their solicitation response. The form requires an authorized respondent signature, date, and printed name of the company representative. The exhibit was released on March 26, 2025, with a revision date of 2, indicating this is an updated version of the compliance requirement.