IW241979 -a

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Contracts and Procurement Department, is soliciting competitive bids for the supply of carrots under Bid No. IW241979-A. The procurement requires bidders to supply 1,200 tons (equivalent to 2,400,000 pounds) of carrots meeting specific dimensional requirements as outlined in the official bid specifications. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 in their bid submissions to receive consideration for award. The original bid opening date of March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM was revised to March 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM, which serves as the submission deadline for all bid proposals. Bids should be submitted to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office located at P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, TX 77342-4018. Payment terms are structured on a Net 30 basis with cash discount options available to bidders. Carolyn Dahlen serves as the purchasing and contract specialist for this procurement and can address bidder inquiries regarding product specifications, measurement standards, and quantity calculations.

The procurement includes set-aside preferences for Texas-based vendors in accordance with 34 TAC Rule 20.306, with priority consideration given to goods produced or offered by Texas bidders owned by service-disabled veterans, followed by goods produced in Texas or offered by Texas bidders not owned by service-disabled veterans. Bidders not intending to submit proposals are instructed not to return the solicitation form. The procurement documents do not specify an explicit award value or budget range, incumbent vendors, or current contractor information. However, the solicitation establishes delivery timelines measured in days, indicating that successful bidders must demonstrate capability to meet TDCJ's supply schedule requirements. Organizations seeking to respond must ensure compliance with all specification requirements and acknowledgment procedures outlined in Amendment No. 1 to be eligible for award consideration.