Chopped Brisket in BBQ sauce

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish blanket purchase orders for frozen chopped brisket in barbecue sauce for delivery to various locations throughout Texas, with bids due July 27, 2026.

The scope is frozen chopped brisket in barbecue sauce; all goods must be new and unused. Delivery is F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, with a default delivery timeline of 14 calendar days unless otherwise stated. Items must be inspected and tested upon receipt. All bids must include the respondent's Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number.

Pricing must remain firm for 30 days from the response due date. The 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 interest, and may reject any or all items at its sole discretion. The contract may be extended up to three months at the TDCJ's sole discretion.

All responses must comply with applicable terms and conditions, including provisions addressing goods produced or offered by Texas bidders that are Texas resident-owned or Texas service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, as well as goods produced in Texas. Purchases made for State of Texas use are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax. All respondents must certify compliance with debarment, child support obligations, terrorist organization involvement, and discrimination practices; e-verify requirements apply. All benefits, pricing, and hourly rates must be at least as favorable as those provided to any previous client for similar products or services.