Dried Pinto Beans

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 1,700 50-pound bags of dried pinto beans, USDA Grade 1, to be delivered to the TDCJ Terrell Canning Plant & Potato Warehouse in Rosharon, Texas. The bid opening date is October 23, 2024, and the delivery period is from the date of award through February 28, 2025. Bidders must certify that they and their principals are eligible to participate and are not on the federal government's terrorism watch list. Delivery may be a factor in the award, and bidders must state any freight/delivery charges. Bidders must also agree that any payments due will be applied towards any debt owed to the State of Texas, including delinquent taxes and child support.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation also does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.