JELLY IND PACKETS {FY27 Blanket / Wynne}

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish blanket purchase orders for assorted-flavor sugar-free jelly packets for delivery to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with bids due July 27, 2026.

Pricing is quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid unless otherwise stated. Unit prices govern in case of extension errors. Responses must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date. Award may be based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the State's best interests; TDCJ reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any response.

Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award. Pricing offered to TDCJ must be at least as favorable as pricing granted to any previous client for similar services or products; if more favorable terms are negotiated with other clients during the contract term, TDCJ has the right to receive those terms immediately. All purchases for State of Texas use are exempt from state and federal sales taxes.

Compliance certifications include debarment status, child support obligations, antitrust affirmation, E-Verify requirements, human trafficking prohibition, cybersecurity standards, and prohibition against boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Respondents must comply with all applicable OSHA standards and provide Material Safety Data Sheets when applicable. Contracts exceeding $25,000 are subject to state auditor oversight.