INVITATION TO BID - IW249053

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids under IW249053 for the delivery of 30,250 cases of 30LB IQF diced carrots, each packaged in a poly blue liner, to be delivered to Huntsville, Texas. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, with all proposals required to reference the solicitation number and include the vendor’s DUNS number, tax ID, Texas identification number, and signed authorization. Delivery must be made F.O.B. destination within 14 calendar days of order receipt, with all freight and tariffs included in the unit price. The contract requires strict compliance with state and federal regulations including OSHA, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Texas Government Code provisions on procurement, cybersecurity, and ethical conduct. Vendors must adhere to TDCJ-specific clauses covering recycled products, change in law, equal employment opportunity, cybersecurity training, data security controls, cloud computing compliance through TX-RAMP, and prohibition of artificial intelligence use without prior approval. No quantity guarantees are provided, and contractors assume full responsibility for inspection, quality compliance, and any associated costs of rejection. All personnel entering TDCJ facilities must be escorted at all times, are subject to search, prohibited from interacting with inmates or bringing contraband, and must comply with PD-29 on sexual misconduct. Invoices must be sent to P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, TX 77342-4018, include the purchase order number and a valid Payee Identification Number, and may be submitted by mail or approved email. The evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off considering price, past performance, conformance to specifications, and other factors that serve the State’s interest, but no weights or ratings are disclosed. The vendor must also affirm compliance with Texas-specific requirements such as Buy Texas, energy efficiency, and human trafficking certifications, and cannot assign the contract without prior written consent. No formal packaging, labeling, or barcoding standards beyond sample labeling are specified, and no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses apply—only TDCJ’s own numbering system and requirements. Final acceptance of goods rests solely with TDCJ, and the contractor is liable for all damage to state property and must indemnify the State against claims arising from performance.