Instant Oatmeal

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is currently requesting bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of Instant Oatmeal for resale in TDCJ commissaries statewide. This is a re-advertisement of the contract opportunity, and it covers the jurisdictions of Walker County and multiple areas of Houston City, Texas. The successful bidder will be required to provide the specified quantities of Instant Oatmeal products for a one-year contract period, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bidders must provide unit pricing for the oatmeal products, and similar brand varieties will be accepted if they meet the required specifications. The original bid opening date is December 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., and bidders must acknowledge receipt of any amendments to the Invitation for Bids (IFB) in order for their bids to be considered.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this contract opportunity. The IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The funding for this procurement will come from TDCJ's commissary operations budget, but the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documents.