B. Moore Bread

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids for a blanket purchase order for sliced bread to be delivered to the B. Moore Unit in Overton, TX. The procurement is for a one-year contract from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with an option to extend for an additional one-year period. The solicitation requires vendors to provide white or wheat bread that is sliced, wrapped, and marked with a "best used by" date, with an estimated quantity of 32,000 units to be delivered. Key delivery requirements include maintaining proper sanitation, delivering within three days of production, and replacing any defective products. The bid opening is scheduled for September 22, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic bid submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov (with a 10 MB attachment limit), though hard copy submissions are also accepted. Vendors must certify they are not suspended, debarred, or listed on the federal terrorism watch list, and agree that any payments due may be applied to eliminating state debt.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet extensive compliance requirements, including providing Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer's Identification Number. The contract includes provisions for pricing adjustments based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics index and requires strict adherence to security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. Vendors must complete various certifications regarding business practices, international business restrictions, and compliance with state and federal legal standards. Although a specific award value is not provided, the substantial quantity of 32,000 bread units suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement process includes rigorous terms and conditions that emphasize compliance, with potential consequences including bid rejection or contract termination for vendors failing to meet the specified requirements. Bidders are required to proactively submit their contact information to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.