Refrigerated, Pasteurized, American Cheese Slices

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of refrigerated, pasteurized, American cheese slices to be delivered to Corpus Christi, Texas. The TDCJ is seeking a vendor to provide 2000 cases of cheese, with each case containing 4 loaves of 5 pounds each, and a minimum shelf life of six months. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the cheese to the specified location and comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation. • The cheese must be 100% real cheese, with no imitation or substitute. • The cheese must be sliced into 0.5 oz pieces, with 160 slices per loaf. • The cheese must be sealed and placed into sealed cardboard boxes. • The vendor must provide the name, phone number, fax, and email of a point of contact for the submitted bid response. • The vendor must comply with all security procedures outlined in the solicitation, including having a security escort throughout deliveries and not interacting with inmates.