IW235635

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for procuring 4,860 cases of frozen wheat tortillas, specifically Type 1 Tortilla-Style B Wheat, sized 4-6 inches in diameter. The solicitation requires tortillas meeting CID A-A-201343A specifications, with delivery to South Texas Cold Storage LLC in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bidders must submit electronic proposals to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV by December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST), with the solicitation number IW235635 in the email subject line. Hard copy submissions are also accepted, requiring one original signed paper copy. The deadline for questions is November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST), with answers posted by November 21, 2025. Pricing must be quoted as a unit price per case on an F.O.B. prepaid destination basis, with freight charges included in the unit cost.

No specific set-aside designations were identified in the solicitation. However, bidders must certify their eligibility, confirming they have not been suspended or debarred by any governmental entity and are not listed on the federal government's terrorism match list. Contractors must comply with extensive TDCJ security procedures, including restrictions on contraband, sexual misconduct policies, mandatory security escorts, vehicle inspections, and appropriate staff attire. Ex-inmates are generally prohibited from accessing TDCJ property, and delivery staff are subject to specific restrictions, such as carrying no more than twenty-five dollars in cash. While no specific budget range was provided, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of tortillas for correctional facility use, suggesting a significant but undefined contract value. Bidders must also demonstrate compliance with Texas state procurement statutes, E-Verify requirements, and various statutory obligations related to child support, conflict of interest, and licensing agreements.