IW235636

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for a purchase order to procure 4,860 cases of frozen corn tortillas through solicitation number IM235636. The tortillas must meet CID A-A-20143A specifications, specifically Type I Tortilla, Style A corn, sized 4 to 5-6 inches in diameter, with a minimum 60-day shelf life. Deliveries will be made to South Texas Cold Storage LLC in Corpus Christi, with packaging requirements of 30-dozen case units. Bid submissions are preferred electronically via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with strict guidelines including a 10-megabyte attachment limit and mandatory file formats of Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF. Key evaluation criteria include delivery availability, pricing, and vendor compliance, with bids due by 3:00 P.M. on December 3, 2025. The deadline for submitting questions is November 18, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. CST, with answers to be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily by November 21, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must certify eligibility and confirm they have not been subject to suspension, debarment, or terrorism-related ineligibility determinations. Vendors must incorporate all freight charges into unit costs, with separate freight charges being unacceptable. The procurement requires F.O.B. destination pricing with all freight costs prepaid and allowed. Pricing must remain firm for 90 days from the bid opening date, and the state reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All payments under the contract may be applied toward outstanding state debt, including delinquent taxes, student loans, and child support obligations. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves approximately 4,860 cases of corn tortillas, suggesting a moderate-scale contract with potential ongoing supply requirements for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.