Liquid Shortening - Corpus

The State of Texas, specifically the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), is conducting a procurement opportunity for Liquid Shortening through the Educational Cooperative Purchasing System (ESBD) for food service operations in the Corpus Christi area. The contract involves the supply of liquid shortening with specific requirements for product quality, packaging, and delivery to designated locations. Potential suppliers must submit their company name, phone number, and email address to the designated TDCJ contact to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. The solicitation was posted on November 17, 2025, with proposals due by December 3, 2025. Bidders are responsible for confirming receipt of all amendments prior to the closing date by contacting the agency directly. The procurement process requires active communication with the procuring agency throughout the solicitation period and mandates that suppliers maintain compliance with food safety regulations, product specifications, and delivery requirements.

The contract may include set-asides or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses under Texas procurement regulations. Funding sources will derive from participating agencies' and school districts' operational budgets, with costs potentially distributed across multiple jurisdictions. The cooperative purchasing framework allows for volume-based pricing tiers to encourage bulk purchasing by participating entities. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will likely include provisions for price adjustments based on commodity market fluctuations. Payment terms, delivery frequencies, and supplier performance metrics will be specified to ensure reliable supply chain management and product quality consistency. The contract term and renewal options will be contingent upon the cooperative agreement framework, typically allowing for extended periods of performance with annual renewal considerations based on continued compliance and pricing competitiveness.