Liquid Sweetener

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Background The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of liquid sweetener. The TDCJ's mission includes providing care and custody for offenders while ensuring public safety. This contract aims to supply liquid sweetener for use in various food services within the correctional facilities. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of liquid sweetener, specifically a sugar substitute concentrate that meets the requirements of CID A-A-20178C, Type I: Saccharin, Style C: Liquid, packaged in 8 oz bottles with a dispenser top. The active sweetening ingredient must be Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) grade and contain 3.9% (+/- 0.3) percent of active ingredient. The total quantity requested is for three months, with a total of 1188 cases (each case containing 12 bottles). Delivery is to be made to Wynne Food Service Warehouse located at 810 FM 2821 West, Huntsville, TX 77340. Period of Performance The contract period will commence upon award and will cover a duration sufficient to fulfill the three-month supply requirement as specified in the solicitation. Place of Performance Deliveries will be made to Wynne Food Service Warehouse at 810 FM 2821 West, Huntsville, TX 77340. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with all applicable rules and regulations regarding procurement in Texas. They must certify that they are not suspended or debarred from receiving state contracts and are not listed on the Federal Government's Terrorism Watch List. Additionally, bidders are required to provide their Texas Identification Number (TIN) and may need to submit a Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 Form.