Tray Delivery Carts Procurement for TDCJ - Smith - High Security

The State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), is procuring Tray Delivery Carts for the TDCJ - Smith - High Security facility. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requests bids for an unspecified quantity of tray delivery carts to be used for food service operations within the facility. The contract term is for one year with four one-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on February 28, 2023, and site visits can be scheduled upon request. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 16, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and pricing must be submitted as a fixed unit price per tray delivery cart.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-aside requirements or preferences, such as for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The incumbent vendor is not named, and details on the current environment or any special requirements are not included. The funding source for this procurement is TDCJ's operating budget, but the specific amount is not provided.