Plastic Egg Crates

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of 2,300 red plastic egg crates, specifically Kuhl model #360-261415-RED. The egg crates must have precise dimensions of 26"L x 14"W x 15"H, weigh 7 pounds each, and have a capacity of 30-dozen eggs per case with a stack and nest design. The solicitation, identified as IW202447, requires delivery to the TDCJ Memorial Unit Farm Office in Rosharon, TX, with bids submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to TDCJ's Huntsville office. Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on December 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, with amendment answers posted by December 13, 2024, and a final bid opening on December 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, and bidders must provide comprehensive vendor identification details and adhere to correctional facility delivery protocols.

The solicitation offers several preference designations for Texas-based vendors, including opportunities for Texas resident service-disabled veterans, agricultural product producers from Texas, and businesses located in economically depressed areas. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of specialized egg crates, suggesting a mid-range contract value. The primary procurement contact is Nuvia Gallegos-Ruiz, who can be reached at 936-437-3860. Bidders are required to proactively submit their contact information to receive potential amendments, with TDCJ emphasizing that they will not be responsible for vendors who fail to receive updates due to incomplete contact submissions. Electronic bid submissions are preferred, with a 10MB email limit, and hard copy submissions must include one original signed paper copy. Vendors must acknowledge any amendments either on the face of their bid or by returning a signed copy of the amendment notice to be considered for award.