SWEETENER, SUGAR SUBSTITUTE {FY27 Blanket / SRDC}

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids to establish blanket purchase orders for sweetener and sugar substitute products to be delivered to the Southern Region Distribution Center in Rosharon, Texas, with responses due July 27, 2026.

Respondents must possess a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award. Certification of E-Verify system utilization for employees, non-suspension and non-debarment status, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act are mandatory. Respondents must certify compliance with state and federal conflict-of-interest, child support, and public-servant interaction prohibitions.

The blanket purchase order structure permits TDCJ to place periodic orders against established pricing and terms as operational needs arise throughout Fiscal Year 2027. Pricing must be firm for 30 days from the response due date, quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. Delivery shall occur during normal working hours within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified; vendors must provide written notice if delays are anticipated. All goods are subject to TDCJ inspection and testing, with vendor responsibility for costs if products fail to meet specification requirements.

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 interests. The contract may be extended up to three months at TDCJ's sole discretion. All purchases are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax; TDCJ will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. The contract is subject to termination without penalty based on non-appropriation of funds or legislative changes, and TDCJ may terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice without buyout or additional payment obligations.