SWEETENER, SUGAR SUBSTITUTE {FY27 Blanket / Beeville}

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish blanket purchase orders for sweetener and sugar substitute products for delivery to the Beeville Distribution Center in Beeville, Texas, with bids due July 27, 2026.

The procurement is structured as FY27 blanket purchase orders, enabling TDCJ to place orders as needed throughout the contract period rather than committing to a single upfront quantity. Respondents must quote unit prices on a firm basis for thirty days from the response due date. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may extend the contract up to three months at its sole discretion.

All responses must include a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number. Respondents must certify compliance with E-Verify system utilization, non-involvement with prohibited entities, and adherence to cybersecurity and data security standards. Respondents are restricted from contacting user department personnel. The TDCJ makes no quantity guarantees and explicitly retains the right to obtain products from other sources during the contract term.

Payment shall be made in compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251, with electronic funds transfer encouraged. All invoices must reference the purchase order number and be submitted to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office. The contract will be governed by Texas law and the standard terms and conditions established by TDCJ Purchasing.