Fresh fruits & Vegetables Palestine - IW267376

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for various fresh fruits and vegetables to be delivered to Palestine, Texas under IW267376, with bids due October 19, 2026. A Texas bidder preference under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 applies to goods produced or offered by Texas-based bidders.

The solicitation covers fresh produce delivery to the Palestine facility. Delivery is required within 14 calendar days of order placement unless otherwise specified. Respondents must indicate the number of days required to place material at TDCJ's receiving location under normal conditions. Pricing shall be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed.

Payment terms are either cash discount within a stated period or net 30 days. All responses must be submitted on the designated form with unit prices that will govern in case of extension errors and must be time-stamped at the TDCJ Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas by the deadline. Bid prices remain firm for 30 days from the response due date.

All goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TDCJ personnel. Purchases made for State of Texas use are exempt from sales tax and federal excise tax; TDCJ will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. The respondent represents and warrants that all benefits, pricing, and rates granted to TDCJ are at least as favorable as those granted to any previous client for similar services or products, and TDCJ reserves the right to receive more favorable terms if the respondent enters into subsequent agreements with other clients.

TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line-item response, low total of line items, or any other combination serving the best interest of the State, and may accept or reject all or any part of any response at its sole discretion. The contract may be extended up to three months at TDCJ's sole discretion and is subject to termination without penalty based on availability of state funds and legislative appropriations. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Texas with venue fixed in Travis County.