CORNBREAD MIX {FY27 Blanket / SRDC, Rosharon}

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish blanket purchase orders for yellow cornbread mix for delivery to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, with bids due July 28, 2026.

The procurement is structured as blanket purchase orders, allowing TDCJ to issue periodic orders against the established contract based on institutional food service operational needs throughout fiscal year 2027. Delivery is F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid; vendors must indicate delivery time in calendar days, with a default obligation of 14 calendar days if not stated. All products are subject to TDCJ inspection and testing, with vendors bearing costs if items fail to meet specifications.

Pricing must be quoted on a firm basis for 30 days from the response due date. Award will be based on multiple factors including price, vendor performance history, quality and specification conformance, and best-value considerations. TDCJ reserves the right to accept or reject any or all items and to extend the contract up to three months at its sole discretion.

Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including E-Verify requirements for service contracts. Respondents must provide certifications addressing compliance with state and federal statutes, including antitrust compliance, non-debarment status, child support obligations, boycott prohibitions, and prohibitions on discrimination against firearm entities. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County and is subject to termination for non-appropriation of funds or unavailability of funds beyond the current fiscal year.