Red Plastic Egg Crates

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for red plastic egg crates under IFB IW260454, with bids due August 10, 2026. A preference for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders — particularly those owned by Texas residents or service-disabled veterans — applies under 34 TAC Rule 20.306.

Responses must include specification data sheets and unit prices on the designated form, with all submissions time-stamped at the TDCJ Accounts Payable office (P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, Texas 77342-4018) by the deadline. Late or unsigned responses will not be considered. Delivery must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed; if delivery time is not stated, a default obligation of 14 calendar days applies. Response prices must remain firm for 30 days from the response due date.

Respondents must provide their Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number, comply with E-Verify requirements, verify non-debarment status, and meet state and federal certifications and affirmations under Texas Government Code. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TDCJ personnel; vendors bear all testing costs if products fail to meet specifications. The TDCJ will furnish Tax Exemption Certificates for purchases exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax.

The TDCJ reserves the right to award on the basis of low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interests, and may reject any and all items at its sole discretion. The contract is subject to termination for non-appropriation and non-availability of funds; the TDCJ may also terminate for convenience on 30 calendar days' written notice without penalty or buyout obligations.

Technical questions should be directed in writing to Carolyn Dahlen, CTCD, at Carolyn.dahlen@tdcj.texas.gov. Vendor support is available at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com or through the Euna Procurement Vendor Knowledgebase.