Emergency Procurement of Pork Trimmings

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for an emergency procurement of pork trimmings, with Bid Number 1M231857 scheduled to open on October 08, 2025, at 3 P.M. The solicitation seeks approximately 1,968,000 pounds of pork trimmings to be delivered to the Michael - Packing Plant in Tennessee Colony, TX, with specific requirements for lean-to-fat ratio, ingredient composition, and quality standards. The procurement is for a three-month contract term, with pricing structured on a published base cost plus a constant per round, covering overhead, profit margin, microbiological testing, fuel surcharges, handling, packaging, and F.O.B. destination shipping. Acceptable reference brands include Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill, and JBS, with detailed specifications for meat trimmings and prohibited ingredients. The evaluation will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, vendor performance history, and ability to meet strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but vendors must comply with numerous state regulations and provide various certifications. Potential bidders will need to submit Texas Identification Numbers, Federal Employer Identification Numbers, and demonstrate compliance with anti-discrimination policies, E-Verify system usage, and other state and federal requirements. While specific award values are not detailed, the procurement involves nearly 2 million pounds of pork trimmings, suggesting a significant contract value. The TDCJ reserves the right to award the contract based on best value factors, which include pricing, vendor performance, and quality of goods. Vendors must adhere to strict delivery protocols, facility entry restrictions, and maintain high standards of staff conduct when delivering to correctional facilities. Payment terms indicate that compensation will typically be processed 30 calendar days after invoice receipt or goods delivery, with provisions for direct deposit and tax exemptions.