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Pudding Mix, Pudding Ready to Serve, Gelatin

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0000038924State & Local

Submission Closed05/14/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 311340

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Manufacture and Supply of Sugar-Free Assorted Jelly PacketsThe contract pertains to the manufacture and supply of sugar-free assorted jelly packets designed for institutional use within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate meal programs. The product must comply with all technical and quality specifications mandated by TDCJ, ensuring suitability for large-scale, regulated feeding environments. The jelly packets are to be produced and packaged in compliance with food safety standards, with an emphasis on consistent flavor variety, shelf stability, and individual serving sizes suitable for distribution across correctional facilities. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311340, which corresponds to nursery and tree production, though this likely refers to food manufacturing operations under broader industry categorization. The opportunity was posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026. All deliveries must meet TDCJ’s operational and logistical requirements for institutional food procurement, and the place of performance is tied to Texas state facilities. While no specific set-aside designation is provided, suppliers must align with the agency’s standards for quality control, packaging integrity, and timely delivery to support ongoing meal service operations.

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Sugar-Free Jelly Packet ManufacturingThe contract calls for the manufacture of assorted flavor sugar-free jelly packets designed to meet strict institutional food safety standards and extended shelf-life requirements, intended for use in correctional facilities under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The products must comply with all applicable sanitary, labeling, and preservation protocols to ensure safety and consistency across large-scale distribution, with no artificial sweeteners or added sugars permitted in formulation. Subcontractors must submit proposals by the deadline of July 27, 2026, and are expected to deliver consistent, high-volume output meeting Texas-specific institutional food service parameters. The NAICS code 311340 confirms the scope as food manufacturing, specifically for prepared foods, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under the Texas SmartBuy procurement system. All products must be packaged and labeled appropriately for institutional handling, with attention to temperature stability, contamination prevention, and long-term storage viability in non-refrigerated environments.

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Bulk Supply of Sweetener / Sugar SubstituteThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking a supplier to provide bulk quantities of non-nutritive and nutritive sugar substitutes including aspartame, sucralose, stevia, and erythritol for use across its food service facilities. The contract operates under a blanket purchase agreement requiring the vendor to handle manufacturing, packaging, and fulfillment of these sweeteners in bulk form, ensuring consistent supply and compliance with food service standards. The products must meet all applicable safety and quality requirements for institutional use and be distributed reliably to multiple TDCJ locations. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311340, which pertains to sugar and confectionery product manufacturing, and is open for responses until July 27, 2026. The vendor is expected to maintain inventory readiness, adhere to packaging specifications suitable for large-scale institutional distribution, and support the agency’s operational needs without interruption. All terms regarding delivery schedules, product specifications, and compliance will be governed by the blanket purchase agreement, with performance evaluated based on adherence to quality, timing, and volume requirements.

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IW258303 - SWEETNENER / WYNNE FY27 BLANKETThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids to establish a blanket purchase order for sweetener or sugar substitute to be delivered to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, for fiscal year 2027. The solicitation, identified as IW258303, was posted on July 13, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time. This procurement is intended to secure a consistent supply of sweetener products for use in food service operations across TDCJ facilities, with no specific set-aside designated for small or disadvantaged businesses. The contract will be managed under a state and local government procurement framework, with performance located solely in Texas. All bids must be submitted through the TX SmartBuy portal, and inquiries should be directed to Leslie Bowers, the primary point of contact, via email at leslie.bowers@tdcj.texas.gov or phone at 936-437-3806.

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AI Contract Overview

The contract solicitation titled "Pudding Mix, Pudding Ready to Serve, Gelatin" is issued by the California Department of General Services - Statewide Procurement division. It is seeking responses from suppliers for these food products, with all questions requiring written submission to the designated procurement official, Jennifer Jee. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, and responses must be submitted by May 14, 2026. This procurement opportunity is open under the state's procurement guidelines, although no specific set-aside type or NAICS code is indicated. The place of performance is within California, and potential bidders should direct all inquiries to the provided contact email. The solicitation details and submission instructions are accessible through the official California state procurement website.

General Info

California seeks suppliers for pudding mix and gelatin; responses due by May 14, 2026.

Agency

California → DGS - Statewide ProcurementView Agency

NAICS

311340 - Nonchocolate Confectionery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Event ID# 0000038924 Estimated Institution Usage

XLSX•other

Northern and Southern Institution Shipping Information Listing

DOCX•other

Solicitation 0000038924 Alternative Protest Process Notice

DOCX•special-notice

Vegetarian Gelatin Dessert Powder Bid Specification TS-0311998

PDF•specifications

IFB 0000038924 Gelatin & Pudding Statewide Contract

DOCX•ifb

Specification for Ready to Serve Pudding for California Institutions

PDF•specifications

Event ID 0000038924 Pricing Worksheet

XLSX•pricing-worksheet

8950-TS-0308052 Pudding Mix Technical Specification

PDF•specifications

Event ID 0000038924 Food Narrative Response

XLSX•narrative-response

Food Safety Information Listing Form

DOCX•other

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 29

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/14/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → DGS - Statewide Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

California → DGS - Statewide Procurement

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Contacts

Jennifer Jee

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Full Description

Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing to the DGS-PD Procurement Official per the instructions outlined in the attached solicitation document.