Monocalcium Phosphate

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for monocalcium phosphate, with responses due September 30, 2026. The chemical compound serves as a nutritional supplement and food additive in correctional facility food service operations across multiple TDCJ facilities.

Vendors must submit pricing on a per-unit or per-pound basis, with consideration given to volume discounts for bulk purchases. All responses must include the respondent's Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), be time-stamped at the designated purchaser's office by the deadline, and provide firm pricing for thirty days from the response due date. Pricing must quote F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and specify delivery timeframes in calendar days; the default obligation is fourteen calendar days if not stated. Product quality and purity standards are central requirements; vendors must ensure monocalcium phosphate meets TDCJ specifications. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TDCJ personnel, with the vendor bearing all costs if products fail specifications.

TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interests, and may reject any or all items or extend the contract up to three months at its sole discretion. Pricing must reflect benefits and terms at least as favorable as those provided to previous clients for similar products, with TDCJ retaining the right to receive more favorable terms if subsequently negotiated elsewhere. Purchases for state use are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax; however, the respondent is responsible for all other taxes resulting from the contract. Delivery must occur during normal working hours unless prior approval is obtained. Respondents must comply with state and federal certifications including E-Verify, antitrust affirmations, suspension and debarment verification, and restrictions on boycotting energy companies or Israel. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County.