Prunes - Corpus Location

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Contracts and Procurement Department, issued Bid No. IW236532 for the procurement of whole, pitted, dried prunes meeting specific quality and packaging requirements. The solicitation calls for U.S. Grade B quality prunes in 60-70 count size, packed in sealed food-grade polybags within sealed cardboard boxes, with each box containing 25 pounds and requiring USDA grade certification and stamping on all visible cases. The minimum order quantity for Delivery Area 1 is 1,400 boxes. Amendment No. 1 to this solicitation revised the bid opening date from February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM to February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in their bid submission to receive consideration. The contract specialist overseeing this procurement is Daton Splawn. Bidders are required to proactively submit their name, phone number, and email address to the designated TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of any amendments, as the TDCJ will not be held responsible for bidders' failure to receive amendments if contact information has not been provided. The solicitation incorporates standard terms and conditions governing the contractual framework, performance obligations, administrative protocols, pricing structures, payment terms, insurance requirements, indemnification provisions, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The solicitation contains no minority or disadvantaged business set-asides, and any qualified vendor may submit a bid. No incumbent contractor or existing vendor relationships are referenced in the solicitation documents. The specific budget or award value for this food procurement contract is not disclosed in the available documentation. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 by the revised due date of February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM to be considered for award. All work must comply with applicable state regulations, and vendors must maintain appropriate records and documentation throughout the contract performance period.