IW258302 - SWEETENER / SNYDER FY27 BLANKET

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids for a blanket purchase order to procure sweetener or sugar substitute to be delivered to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, for fiscal year 2027. The solicitation, identified as IW258302, was posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time. This procurement is intended to establish a long-term supply arrangement to ensure consistent availability of sweetener products for institutional use within the Texas prison system. The contract will be managed under the state procurement system and is not subject to any specific set-aside provisions. All interested vendors must submit their proposals through the TX SmartBuy portal, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Leslie Bowers, reachable via email at leslie.bowers@tdcj.texas.gov or by phone at 936-437-3806. Performance of the contract will occur exclusively at the Snyder Distribution Center in Texas, and while no specific NAICS code is provided, the procurement falls under the state and local government procurement category. Bidders should ensure their offerings comply with all applicable quality, safety, and delivery requirements dictated by the TDCJ for consumption in correctional facilities.