Liquid Sweetener

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for Bid No. IW239965, a procurement of 1,188 case units of unspecified products or services through a statewide cooperative purchasing agreement. While the specific product or service categories are not detailed in the available documents, the procurement is structured as part of a Texas Education Agency (TEA) statewide contract framework designed to serve school districts, charter schools, and other eligible educational entities across Texas. The solicitation was originally scheduled for bid opening on January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM but has been amended and rescheduled to February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 in their bid submission to receive consideration. The procurement emphasizes delivery logistics and timing as evaluation criteria, with the TDCJ accepting partial deliveries to be scheduled with the warehouse rather than requiring a single full delivery of all units. Bidders are instructed to provide their best available delivery date with their submissions, as delivery timing will be a factor in award determination. All bidders are required to register their contact information (name, phone number, and email address) with TDCJ contact specialist Daton Splawn to ensure receipt of all amendments and modifications issued during the solicitation period, with the TDCJ assuming no responsibility for bidders' failure to receive amendments.

The available documentation does not specify any particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information for this procurement. The cooperative purchasing structure established through the TEA framework is designed to provide standardized pricing and simplified procurement processes for eligible Texas public education entities, with funding derived from individual school district budgets and operational accounts. No specific pricing information, budget ranges, award values, or detailed incumbent contractor details are provided in the amendment or supporting documents. Bidders should consult the complete Terms and Conditions document and the Exhibit B pricing documentation for comprehensive information regarding pricing structures, tiered discounts, service levels, required qualifications, and any applicable restrictions on vendor eligibility or organizational classifications. The procurement framework appears designed to leverage cooperative purchasing benefits while maintaining cost efficiency across multiple educational institutions throughout Texas.