Pesticides, Surfactants, and Herbicides

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Orion Solutions, LLC for the procurement of liquid herbicides to support agricultural operations. Specifically, the contract involves the purchase of two totes of Nufarm "Credit 41 Extra" glyphosate-based herbicide, a non-selective liquid product designed for broad-spectrum weed control in both crop and non-crop sites. The contract, identified as 675-A2, has a total cumulative value of $8,480.00, with each tote priced at $4,240.00.

The contract was awarded on July 29, 2025, with a performance period extending through March 31, 2026. The primary delivery location is the Ellis Unit Farm Office in Huntsville, Texas, with the contractor based in Rocky Mount, Virginia. The purchase order stipulates a 10-day delivery after receipt (ARO) with a specific delivery date of August 8, 2025. The transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) and represents a targeted procurement to support the agricultural management needs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional facilities.