Boneless, Beef Steaks Wynne- IW267710

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for frozen, boneless beef strip steaks for delivery to Huntsville, Texas, with bids due October 21, 2026. The procurement references 34 TAC Rule 20.306, indicating potential preference for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders meeting specific ownership criteria.

Delivery shall occur during normal working hours only, with vendors obligated to provide written notice of anticipated delays and maintain status updates with TDCJ. Pricing is F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. All items must be new and unused. Purchases for State of Texas use are exempt from state and federal sales and excise taxes, though the vendor is responsible for all federal, state, and local income, sales, and excise taxes resulting from the contract.

Responses must remain firm for thirty days from the due date. TDCJ reserves the right to make awards on the basis of low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any other combination serving the state's best interests, and may reject any or all items at its sole discretion. All benefits, pricing, and hourly rates granted to TDCJ must be at least as favorable as those provided to any previous client for similar services or products, with TDCJ retaining the right to receive more favorable contractual terms if the vendor enters into subsequent agreements with other clients.

The contract is subject to termination or cancellation without penalty to TDCJ if funds become unavailable due to legislative action or lack of appropriation.