White Potato

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for bulk white potatoes, with bids due June 23, 2026.

The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply white potatoes in bulk quantities to support TDCJ institutional food service operations. Specific order quantities, delivery schedules, and detailed specifications are contained in the bid documents. Delivery shall occur during normal working hours unless prior approval is obtained; vendors must specify delivery timeframes or default to fourteen calendar days. All goods are subject to TDCJ inspection and testing, with vendors bearing all costs if products fail to meet specifications.

Pricing must be quoted on a firm basis for thirty days from the response due date. TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total cost, or any combination serving the state's best interest. Any resulting contract may be extended up to three months at TDCJ's sole discretion. All purchases for state use are exempt from sales and excise taxes.

Respondents must provide their Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) on all submissions. Respondents must certify compliance with E-Verify system utilization, debarment status verification, child support obligation affirmations, and prohibitions related to foreign adversaries, energy company boycotts, Israel boycotts, and firearm discrimination. Respondent pricing must be at least as favorable as those granted to any previous client, and any more favorable terms offered to other clients must be immediately extended to TDCJ. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County and is subject to termination for non-appropriation or unavailability of funds.

Interested bidders are required to submit their name, phone number, and email address to the TDCJ contact person to receive all amendments and changes, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.