IW270569 - Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - Huntsville

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids under IW270569 to establish a purchase order for various fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to Huntsville, Texas, with responses due November 12, 2026. The attached file indicates no small business set-aside or preference program applies.

Scope covers multiple produce categories, including apples, bananas, oranges, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and other seasonal vegetables, with quantities and quality standards emphasizing USDA grade requirements. Respondents submit unit pricing for each produce item category. Standard terms require delivery within fourteen calendar days unless otherwise specified, with all items new, unused, and of current production. Goods are subject to inspection and testing by TDCJ personnel, and the vendor bears the cost of products that fail specifications. Respondents must provide a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number and comply with E-Verify requirements.

Standard terms hold prices firm for thirty days from the response due date, while the specification summary states pricing remains firm throughout the contract period. TDCJ may award on low line-item response, low total of line items, or a combination serving the State's best interests, and may reject any or all items. Funding derives from state appropriations for institutional operations and inmate nutrition programs, and the contract is subject to termination for non-appropriation without penalty. Contracts execute in Travis County under Texas law. All communications must be written and directed to the purchaser, and respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel.