Dinner plates

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a blanket purchase order for dinner plates, with bids due August 10, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical requirements.

The scope covers dinner plates meeting institutional food service specifications for correctional facilities across multiple TDCJ facilities statewide. Bidders must submit unit pricing that will form the basis for the purchase order pricing structure and subsequent orders against the contract. The solicitation specifies material composition, dimensions, and performance requirements suitable for institutional operations, along with packaging and delivery requirements. Vendors must comply with TDCJ standard terms and conditions governing contract formation, performance obligations, delivery, inspection and acceptance, quality standards, payment terms, insurance, indemnification, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

No set-asides or preference programs are indicated in the solicitation. The contract does not specify a ceiling value; funding for purchases will be provided through TDCJ operational budgets as orders are placed against the purchase order. No incumbent contractor is identified. The solicitation documents—the bid invitation (IW260806), submittal request, and standard terms and conditions—establish the formal submission process and evaluation criteria; all interested vendors should review the submittal requirements carefully and submit complete documentation by the August 10 deadline to be eligible for award.