IW270493 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - Corpus Christi

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids under IW270493 to establish a purchase order for various fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to Corpus Christi, Texas, with bids due November 12, 2026. The attached Invitation for Bids references a preference for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders and indicates that set-aside provisions under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 may apply.

Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise specified, and all proposed costs must be reasonable, necessary, and allowable under state statutes and federal cost standards. Prices must remain firm for 30 days from the response due date. Respondents must hold a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) before contract award. Terms also require disclosure of artificial intelligence system usage, indemnification of the State of Texas and TDCJ with defense coordinated through the Texas Attorney General, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal occupational safety standards.

TDCJ may award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the best interests of the State. Any contract may be extended up to three months at the sole discretion of the State. Payment terms include cash discounts with net 30 available as an alternative, and all payments are contingent on legislative appropriation and fund availability.