Canned, Sliced Carrots - Huntsville

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids for an emergency procurement to establish a purchase order for canned, sliced carrots delivered to Huntsville, Texas, with responses due October 27, 2026. The attached IFB references a preference under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders.

Responses must be submitted in writing to the designated purchaser, time-stamped at the specified office on or before the exact hour and date specified, and late and unsigned responses are automatically rejected. Respondents must include their Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) on the face of the solicitation form. Each response must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date and is quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated. Deliveries occur during normal working hours only unless prior approval is obtained.

TDCJ may award on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any other combination serving the state's best interests, and it reserves the right to reject any and all items at its sole discretion. No quantity guarantees are provided, and TDCJ may obtain products from other sources during the contract term. Pricing extended to TDCJ must be at least as favorable as pricing given to any previous client for similar products, with notification required if more favorable terms are later extended to other clients. The IFB references net 30 payment terms and cash discount options.

Purchases for state use are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, with exemption certificates furnished on request, and the respondent bears all other taxes resulting from the contract. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue fixed in Travis County and may be terminated without penalty upon legislative changes, lack of appropriated funds, or non-availability of funds beyond the current fiscal year. The notice lists Van Zandt County and four Houston City entries as jurisdictions, while delivery is directed to Huntsville.