Liquid Sweetener, saccharin sugar substitute concentrate

This is a Socially Responsible Dens Contract (SRDC) procurement opportunity issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) with a posting date of April 15, 2026, and a response due date of May 5, 2026. While the specific goods or services being procured are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, this solicitation establishes a master agreement framework for state purchasing under TDCJ's procurement authority. Vendors responding to this opportunity must comply with comprehensive standard terms and conditions, including submission of responses on designated forms with unit pricing quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid. All responses must include Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) information, be submitted within strict deadlines with time-stamping requirements, and maintain pricing validity for 30 days from the response due date. Interested bidders must submit their name, phone number, and email address to the designated TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily, and vendors are responsible for confirming receipt of all amendments prior to the closing date of May 5, 2026. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line-item responses, low total cost, or any combination serving the state's best interest.

Vendors must meet extensive compliance and qualification requirements as a condition of contract award, including current licenses and certifications, E-Verify system compliance for employment verification, compliance with debarment and suspension status certifications, adherence to child support and antitrust obligations, and completion of cybersecurity training. Awarded vendors must maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensure secure data erasure capabilities on equipment with hard drives, submit itemized invoices referencing purchase order numbers, and arrange payment through electronic funds transfer via direct deposit. The documentation does not identify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged or small business enterprises, incumbent contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials, as pricing and award amounts would be determined based on individual responses received and the evaluation criteria of low line-item cost, low total cost, or combinations thereof as determined by the TDCJ to serve the state's best interest. All vendors remain subject to state auditor and TDCJ audit authority throughout the contract term.