Red Plastic Egg Crate Manufacturing and Supply

The contract involves the manufacture and supply of red plastic egg crates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with strict requirements for consistent color, structural integrity, and full readiness for delivery to TDCJ facilities located throughout Texas. The crates must meet exacting quality standards to ensure durability and uniformity under institutional use conditions, with no flexibility permitted in material composition or finish. Bidders are expected to demonstrate production capability, quality control processes, and logistical readiness to fulfill the order without delay, as the products are intended for direct use in TDCJ operations. Submissions are due by August 7, 2026, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 326199 for other plastic product manufacturing. The procurement is administered through the Texas SmartBuy platform, and while the place of performance and agency office address are unspecified, all delivered crates must be positioned for immediate receipt at designated TDCJ locations. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or category. The solicitation is non-negotiable in its technical requirements and places full responsibility on the supplier for compliance, timely delivery, and adherence to state facility specifications.