IW234922 Red Crates

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of 2,300 red plastic egg crates with specific manufacturer specifications from Kuhl (item number 360-261415-RED). The crates must have precise dimensions of 26"L x 14"W x 15"H, weigh 7 pounds each, and have a capacity to hold 30 dozen eggs per case. Delivery is specifically required to the TDCJ Wainwright (formerly Eastham) Unit Farm Office located in Lovelady, TX. The solicitation number is IM234922, with a bid opening date of November 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with hard copy submissions also accepted. The deadline for submitting questions is November 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST, with answers to be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. Bidders must provide pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis with prepaid freight, and prices must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date.

The solicitation does not specifically mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must certify compliance with multiple state and federal requirements, including suspension and debarment status, antitrust compliance, and E-Verify system utilization for employment verification. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bid, low total bid, or any combination serving the state's best interest, with the ability to reject any or all bid items at its sole discretion. Payment terms are established at thirty calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion. While no specific contract term or renewal options are indicated, the award appears to be for the stated purchase quantity of 2,300 red crates. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated, but can be calculated by multiplying the quantity of crates by their unit price. Bidders must provide a point of contact with phone number and email, though this will not substitute for an authorized signature.