ESBD_377112_1726774878620_1_Part A 304T-25-390M1 Meat Products.pdf

3-2024 Solicitation No. 304T-25-390M1 Page A1

TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

STATEWIDE PROCUREMENT DIVISION

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Meat Products

IFB No. 304T-25-390M1

NIGP CLASS-ITEMS

390-49 393-70

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ESBD Posting Date 9/19/2024 Pre-Bid Conference Date and Time 9/27/2024 @ 2 PM Questions Submission Deadline Date 9/30/2024 Response to Questions through Addendum Date, or as soon thereafter as practical 10/4/2024

RESPONSE DUE DATE 10/17/2024

RESPONSE DUE TIME 1:30 pm Central Time in Austin TX SAMPLE DUE DATE 28 Days After Request

**NOTE** This Solicitation is composed of two parts: (1) Part A: Special Instructions, (including attachments and appendices, if any) and (2) Part B: General Instructions and Contract Terms and Conditions (including attachments and appendices, if any). In the event an instruction or term in Part A conflicts with an instruction or term in Part B, the instruction or term in Part A prevails, and any addenda or amendments to either Part A or Part B control over the original versions.

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SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

COMMUNICATIONS WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN THE POINT OF CONTACT LISTED

IN SECTION A.11.4 MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF A RESPONSE.

CPA will disqualify any response received without the required documentation identified below.

ATTACHMENT A - EXECUTION OF RESPONSE

MANDATORY PRICE SHEET

CPA may disqualify any response received without the required documentation and samples identified below.

IDENTIFICATION OF CLAIMED CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, if any

ATTACHMENT B - RESPONDENT INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT C - PREFERENCES

ATTACHMENT D - INSURANCE STATEMENT OF INTENT

IDENTIFICATION OF ALL EXCEPTIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS to terms of this Solicitation or Contract, if any

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE, if applicable – Reference Part B.1.1.

CONTRACTOR’S CONSTANT – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE FOR PRODUCTS OFFERED

SAMPLES, if requested SIGNED COPIES OF ALL ADDENDA to this Solicitation, if any

REFERENCE SECTION A.16 AND SECTION A.17 FOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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PART A: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

A.1 DEFINITIONS

A.2 DESCRIPTION

A.3 TERM OF THE CONTRACT

A.4 PRICING

A.4.1 PRICING STRUCTURE – FIRM PRICE WITH ESCALATION (LINES 4-7)

A.4.2 PRICING STRUCTURE - BASE COST

A.4.3 PRICING STRUCTURE - CONTRACTOR’S CONSTANT, LINES 1-3

A.5 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

A.5.1 PRICE DECREASES OR DISCOUNT INCREASES

A.5.2 PRICE ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION – PPI (LINES 4-7)

A.5.3 ADJUSTMENT TO CONTRACTOR’S CONSTANT

A.5.4 TARIFFS

A.6 INSURANCE

A.7 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A.7.1 REFERENCED BRAND EXAMPLE

A.7.2 HACCP PLAN REQUIREMENTS

A.7.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A.7.4 SAMPLE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS – PRIOR TO AWARD

A.7.5 SAMPLE TESTING – POST AWARD

A.7.6 CONDITION OF PRODUCTS

A.7.7 QUANTITIES

A.8 SHIPPING, DELIVERY, AND PACKAGING

A.8.1 IDENTIFICATION OF SHIPMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION

A.8.2 PACKAGING AND LABELING

A.8.3 SPECIAL DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

A.8.4 HOURS OF DELIVERY

A.8.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

A.8.6 DELIVERY DELAYS

A.8.7 COMPLIANT PRODUCTS

A.9 RETURN, CANCELLATION, AND RESTOCKING FEE

A.10 PURCHASE ORDERS, INVOICES AND REPORTING

A.10.1 CUSTOMER PURCHASE ORDERS

A.10.2 INVOICES AND EXPEDITED PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

A.10.3 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A.10.4 STATEWIDE CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT REPORTING

A.11 RESPONSE INFORMATION

A.11.1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A.11.2 SOLICITATION ADDENDA

A.11.3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A.11.4 POINTS OF CONTACT

A.11.5 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A.11.6 DOCUMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION

A.12 HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

A.13 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES

A.14 EVALUATION OF RESPONSE

A.14.1 RESPONSIVENESS

A.14.2 RISK OF NON-PERFORMANCE

A.14.3 BEST VALUE

A.14.4 TIES

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A.15 AWARDS

A.15.1 AWARD APPROACH

A.15.2 NON-AWARD

A.15.3 AWARD NOTICE

A.15.4 SUBSTITUTIONS

A.16 ORGANIZATION OF THE RESPONSE FOR SUBMISSION

A.16.1 CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

A.16.2 ATTACHMENT A – EXECUTION OF RESPONSE

A.16.3 ATTACHMENT B – RESPONDENT INFORMATION

A.16.4 ATTACHMENT C – PREFERENCES

A.16.5 ATTACHMENT D – INSURANCE STATEMENT OF INTENT

A.16.6 MANDATORY PRICE SHEET

A.16.7 NEGOTIATIONS, ASSUMPTIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS

A.16.8 CONTRACTOR’S CONSTANT – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

A.16.9 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE FOR PRODUCTS OFFERED

A.16.10 SIGNED ADDENDA TO SOLICITATION

A.17 SUBMITTING THE RESPONSE TO CPA

A.17.1 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION (PREFERRED)

A.17.2 HARD COPY SUBMISSION

A.1 DEFINITIONS

In this Contract, the following terms and acronyms have the meaning set forth below.

TERM DEFINITION

Combo Combo Bins is an industry standard term referencing the large containers used to store and transport trimmings. They are made from durable materials to ensure food safety and ease of handling.

Contract Any Contract resulting from this Solicitation, consisting of the Contract documentation as provided in Section B.3.2.

Contractor Any Respondent awarded a Contract based on this Solicitation.

CPA The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the state agency issuing this Solicitation.

Customer State of Texas agencies, institutions of higher education, and cooperative purchasing members, including CPA, that are required or permitted by law to purchase goods and services under contracts established by CPA.

ESBD The Electronic State Business Daily, which is available online at http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd

FOB

Destination

The seller retains the risk of loss until the goods reach the buyer, and the seller bears all shipping costs.

Party or Parties Either CPA or Respondent, separately or collectively.

Respondent Any person or company that submits a Response to this Solicitation.

Response A bid or proposal submitted to CPA in response to this Solicitation.

Solicitation This document, along with all other documents incorporated in this document and posted to the ESBD, soliciting responses for the proposed commodities and services.

A.2 DESCRIPTION

The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of CPA, requests sealed responses for Meat Products.

A major customer for these items is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd

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A.3 TERM OF THE CONTRACT

The initial term of this Contract commences on the effective date set out in a Notice of Award issued by CPA and automatically expires on August 31, 2025.

1st Renewal Option: September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026 2nd Renewal Option: September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027 3rd Renewal Option:

4th Renewal Option:

September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2028 September 1, 2028, up to one (1) additional year

CPA may unilaterally renew the Contract.

A.4 PRICING

A.4.1 Pricing Structure – Firm Price with Escalation (Lines 4-7)

Response prices for lines 4 through 7 must be firm, all-inclusive, fixed prices. Contract pricing may only change in accordance with the Price Adjustments provision of the Contract, provided however, that if a Contractor offers or provides a lower price to any customer for the same goods or services, under the same terms and conditions provided for CPA and its Customers, the Contractor must provide the same lower price under the Contract.

Unit prices must include all Contract requirements. Shipping shall be FOB Destination; therefore, unit prices must include delivery (all shipping, handling, and delivery fees and fuel surcharges) to:

Lines 4, & 6: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Lines 5, & 7: Amarillo, TX 79107

A.4.2 Pricing Structure - Base Cost

Pricing for Lines 1, 2, and 3 of this Contract is based upon a published fluctuating base cost (the “Base Cost”), plus a constant per pound (the “Contractor’s Constant” (see Section A.4.3)). The Customer will pay the Base Cost for meat products under this Contract, calculated as of the date of quote request based on the published price for the market day prior to the quote request date. The Contractor must provide a copy of the National Carlot Meat Report (NCMR) with each quote request or provide payment for a subscription for the Customer agency throughout the contract life. The Base Cost of meat products is determined by the NCMR price per pound based on the Market day prior weighted average for:

(1) Pork – 72% trim combo (Line 1);

(2) Beef – National, Chemical Lean 65%, fresh, boneless processing beef and beef trimmings (Line

2); and

(3) Beef variety meats – Frozen hearts, regular, bone out (Line 3).

The NCMR is attainable through USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA (515-284-4460) or on the web at https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswwklyblue.pdf https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswwklyblue.pdf

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If the market day prior NCMR is not published by the USDA, i.e., during a government shutdown etc., pricing for the purchase order will be the Contractor’s constant unit price per pound plus the Urner Barry’s weekly weighed average for beef 65% and pork 72% trim combos and beef hearts. The Contractor must provide a copy of the Urner Barry’s weekly weighed average with each quote request.

This Urner Barry-based price will be the final and settled price for the loads ordered while no NCMR price is available. Once the market day prior NCMR price resumes availability, pricing will revert to the NCMR structured pricing. Urner Barry market information can be accessed at https://www.urnerbarry.com/

A.4.3 Pricing Structure - Contractor’s Constant, Lines 1-3

The constant unit price must remain firm through the initial term of the Contract with escalation in accordance with Section A.5.3 and may only change in accordance with the Price Adjustments provisions of the Contract, Section A.5.4. In the event a Contractor offers or provides a lower price to a specific customer for the same commodities or services, under the same terms and conditions, provided for the State of Texas pursuant to its Contract, the Contractor must provide the same lower price to all Customers.

The Contractor’s Constant must consider all costs associated with Contract requirements including overhead costs, profit margin, required microbiological testing, fuel surcharges as well as handling, packaging, and F.O.B Destination shipping to:

Line 1: Fresh Pork Trimmings: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Line 2: Fresh Beef Trimmings: Amarillo, TX 79107 Line 3: Fresh Frozen Beef Hearts: Amarillo, TX 79107

The fluctuating Base Cost is determined according to Section A.5.2.

Pricing Example

Constant unit price of $0.055 per pound added to the market day prior weight average price of $1.10 per pound quoted in the NCMR would result in an F.O.B. destination price to the Customer of $1.155 per pound.

(1) Base Cost (National Carlot Meat Report market day prior weighted average). $1.10 per pound

(2) Contractor’s Constant…………………………………………………………. $0.055 per pound

(3) Total Cost of meat (trimming, hearts, etc.) for the week………………..…… $1.155 per pound

A.5 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

A.5.1 Price Decreases or Discount Increases

Contractor shall immediately implement any price decrease or discount increase that becomes available. Contractor shall notify CPA of price decreases or discount increases by email to:

spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov

A.5.2 Price Adjustment Calculation – PPI (Lines 4-7)

Prices may be adjusted annually at time of renewal or at the sole discretion of CPA throughout the term of the Contract upwardly or downwardly when correlated with the index specified below and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

BLS website: http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/srgate https://www.urnerbarry.com/ mailto:spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/srgate

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Producer Price Index:

Lines 4-7: Isolated Soy Protein and Textured Soy Protein: WPU029201122, Processed Foods and Feeds: Other soybean products, including isolates and concentrates.

Note: Enter the index number in the Series ID box and click Next and “Retrieve Data.”

For a price adjustment request, after the initial contract term, the Contractor will calculate the maximum allowable Contract price using the following formula:

Maximum Allowable Contract Price = (Original Awarded Price ÷ Original Index) x New Index, where:

(1) “Original Awarded Price” is the price at which the item was initially awarded to the Contractor;

(2) “Original Index” is the index value for the month and year that Responses to this Solicitation were submitted; and

(3) “New Index” is the index value for the month and year that the price increase request is submitted.

If the Respondent can demonstrate that the price index lags behind costs of performance or does not account for significant costs of performance, Respondent may request CPA to consider other documentation of its cost to perform the Contract, such as quotes or invoices. CPA may consider cost documentation that in its sole discretion is acceptable. Acceptable cost documentation must at a minimum be (1) clearly related to Contract performance, (2) verifiable by an external or third-party source, (3) certified as complete and accurate by the Respondent, under penalty of perjury, and (4) each alternate cost document must note the respective cost, i.e. fuel is 15% of the total cost or fuel cost is $30.00 of the total cost. CPA may reject cost documentation in its sole discretion.

A.5.3 Adjustment to Contractor’s Constant

Contractor’s Constants must remain firm through the initial term of the Contract. Adjustments may be requested annually at the time of renewal or at the sole discretion of CPA throughout the term of the contract upwardly or downwardly.

Contractor’s constant adjustment requests will be based upon documentation relevant to the components that makeup the Contractor’s constant. Relevant documentation may include the producer price indices (PPI) for factors specified at time of bid, or alternate cost documentation. Relevant cost documentation must demonstrate increases or decreases in freight or transportation costs, costs associated with required microbiological testing, fuel costs, packaging and handling costs, and all other costs associated with the makeup of the Contractor’s constant. CPA requires Respondents to disclose cost associate with individual components of the Contractor’s constant with the response, if any adjustments to price will be requested in the future. Additionally, CPA reserves the right to determine acceptability of documentation used to support the Contractor’s constant.

Example: Components of Contractor’s Constant Charge Cents per lb. of meat

Freight/Transportation: $0.02 Fuel Surcharge: $.005

Microbiological testing: $0.015 Packaging costs: $0.01

Contractor’s Profit Margin: $0.01 Contractor’s Constant per lb. of Meat: $0.060

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CPA may accept, reject, or negotiate price adjustments. The Contractor will receive written notification from Statewide Contract Management (SCM) documenting action taken, including effective dates, when appropriate.

If a complete, properly submitted price increase request is rejected, the Contractor may request to cancel the Contract for those items covered by the request. CPA may approve or reject item cancellation requests. CPA will specify the effective date of item cancellation in its written notice of approval. Purchase orders dated prior and up to the effective date of approval or cancellation, as applicable, must be honored at the Contract price in effect when issued.

Price adjustment requests and cancellation requests under this section should be sent by email to:

spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov

A.5.4 Tariffs

The parties may agree to adjust prices periodically to reflect changes in tariffs implemented after the Response Due Date that affect the cost of supplying goods under this Contract. Any existing tariffs at the time of the response should be considered as part of the response price. To request a price increase related to tariffs, Contractor must provide documentation that includes the effective date, amount, and scope of the tariffs. Contractor must demonstrate with specificity the effect of tariffs on its necessary and reasonable cost of supplying goods under this Contract, including its commercial reasons for using a source subject to tariffs. Any adjustment is at CPA’s sole discretion. If CPA grants an adjustment related to tariffs, Contractor shall monitor tariff levels and notify CPA within five business days of any reduction or repeal. CPA may reduce or retract a tariff adjustment it has granted at any time by notifying the Contractor of the new prices.

A.6 INSURANCE

The Response must include a statement that Respondent intends to obtain and maintain for the term of the Contract (and any renewal periods) the minimum insurance coverage specified in the table below.

The Response should also describe other insurance coverage maintained by Respondent in the ordinary course of business and provide proof of same in its Response. If Respondent’s normal and customary insurance coverage exceeds the minimum required amounts in this Solicitation, the Contract will require those normal and customary types and amounts of coverage. Proof of insurance may be provided in the form of current certificates of insurance.

Respondent may propose alternate insurance amounts or coverages in the form of an exception. See Section A.16.7. If CPA rejects the exception, the Respondent shall obtain the minimum coverage listed.

Any subcontractor performing work under this Contract must meet the same minimum insurance requirements. Contractor shall ensure its subcontractors’ compliance with all requirements.

mailto:spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov

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Minimum Required Amounts of Insurance Coverage Type of Insurance Each Occurrence/Aggregate

Commercial General Liability (Occurrence based) Required types of coverage: Blanket, Broad Form Property Damage, Premises and Operations Hazards, Products and Completed Operations Hazards, Independent Contractor’s, and Contractual Liability

Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $2,000,000 Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 Personal Injury and Advertising Liability

Automobile Liability All Owned, Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles (Required if the Contractor owns vehicles or uses vehicles to perform the Contract)

$500,000 Combined Single Limit (for each accident)

Workers’ Compensation (Required if the Contractor has one or more employees)

Statutory Limits

Employer’s Liability Bodily Injury by Accident Bodily Injury by Disease Bodily Injury by Disease

$1,000,000 Each Accident $1,000,000 Each Employee $1,000,000 Policy Limit

Umbrella or Excess Liability

$1,000,000 of additional coverage (either Umbrella or Excess Liability) for all liability policies required for this Contract (excluding Workers’ Compensation insurance)

Additional Insurance

Additional insurance and related provisions may be required by Customer depending on Customer’s particular circumstances. Customer will identify any additional insurance requirements when placing a purchase order

All required insurance policies must be issued from a company or companies with a Financial Strength Rating of “A-” or better and a Financial Size Category of VIII or larger from AM Best. CPA may consider other sources of information and reserves the right to determine whether an insurer is acceptable in its sole discretion.

All insurance policies must be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Texas and in a form satisfactory to CPA. Except as specified below, all insurance policies must:

(1) be written on a primary and non-contributory basis;

(2) name the state of Texas as a certificate holder on all certificates of insurance;

(3) name the state of Texas, its officers and employees as additional insureds on all policies other than workers’ compensation and professional liability; and

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(4) include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the state of Texas, its officers and employees for bodily injury (including death), property damage or any other loss arising from this Contract or any purchase order.

Within five business days of receiving the request, Contractor shall submit current certificates of insurance to CPA. Notices will be sent to the Point of Contact in Section A.11.4. Failure to submit acceptable proof of insurance may result in disqualification. Contractor shall maintain the required insurance throughout the Contract.

Contractor must disclose on its insurance certificate whether any of the coverage required under the Contract is being satisfied with a Self-Insured Retention (SIR) and list the amount of the SIR.

Contractor must obtain CPA’s prior approval of an SIR in excess of $100,000, and provide any documentation requested by SPD.

Contractor shall:

(1) provide written documentation to Statewide Contract Management (SCM) by email at spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov at least 30 calendar days prior to any cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of a required policy;

(2) ensure all insurance policies and certificates of insurance for required coverage are written to include all products, services, and locations related to Contractor’s performance under the Contract; and

(3) deliver proof of all renewal policies prior to any expiration of a required policy to SCM by email at spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov. All renewal policies and corresponding certificates of insurance must meet all terms set forth in the Contract.

Contractor must ensure that all provisions of the Contract concerning liability, duty, and standard of care, together with the indemnification provision, are underwritten by contractual liability coverage sufficient to include such Contractor’s obligations under the Contract.

A.7 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A.7.1 Referenced Brand Example

Catalogs, brand names, or manufacturer’s references are descriptive only and indicate type and quality desired. Responses on brands of like nature and quality will be considered. If proposing other than the referenced brand and model number, Response must include manufacturer, brand, or trade name, product number and provide complete descriptive information of product offered.

A.7.2 HACCP Plan Requirements

Upon request by Customer, the Contractor will be required to provide assurance of effective Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. Information on HACCP can be accessed at:

https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp.This plan must contain the Hazard Analysis Monitoring Procedures, corrective actions, and retention.

The HACCP plans for beef trimmings and hearts must address the USDA requirement for: E. Coli 0157:H7. If the Contractor’s producing supplier does not test beef trimmings and hearts for E. Coli 0157:H7, the Contractor’s supplier must provide certification with each shipment that states the beef trimmings or hearts are produced free of E. Coli 0157:H7. If testing is conducted, the lab results must be provided to Customer with each shipment. Deliveries of beef trimmings and hearts will not be received or accepted by Customer without the aforementioned E. Coli test results or certification.

mailto:spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov mailto:spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp

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Customer reserves the right to inspect the contractor’s producing supplier’s establishment and verify the contents and effectiveness of the HACCP Plan and Plant Sanitation Procedures. If any of the above items are found to be unsatisfactory, the Contractor’s producing supplier may be denied, and future deliveries will be refused until corrected or the contract is terminated.

A.7.3 Specifications and Requirements

(1) General Requirements, Meat-Specific (Lines 1-3)

a. Meat shall be free of any foul, sour, or ammonia-like smells of typical rotten or spoiled meat.

b. Meat shall be firm to the touch and not possess any slimy or sticky texturing.

c. Meat shall be pink or red in color, and not display any substantial darkening or any green, yellow, or brown discoloration.

d. Meat shall be free of any freezer burn and arrive in a state that does not display any signs of defrosting or damage.

e. All meat products must be processed and slaughtered in the U.S. under USDA inspection.

f. All items must be tested for E. Coli 0157:H7 and non-0157 Shiga Toxin-producing E. Coli.

g. Reference Section A.8.3 for additional packaging requirements.

(2) Line 1: Pork, Fresh Trimmings

Reference brand or equal: Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill, JBS, Texas Farm, Premium Iowa Pork, Indiana Packers, Trim Rite, Triumph, Seaboard Farms.

Delivery to: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886

a. Lean to fat ratio shall be 72% lean to 28% fat, with an acceptable 2% variance. Any shipment which shows excess fat at or above 5% shall be rejected. The Contractor shall compensate the Customer for the percentage of fat found to exceed 2.1% but fall under 5% based on the following equation:

Independent lab result for % fat - % fat guarantee = % too fat (Invoiced price/lean guaranteed) x % too fat = lean Value lean value x total weight of shipment = claim value Example:

40,500 pounds of 72/28 trim sold at $0.5230 tested at 32% fat: 32% - 28% = 4.0% too fat ($0.5230/.72) x 0.04 = $0.029056 (lean value) $0.029056 x 40,500 pound. = $1,176.75 (claim value)

b. Ingredients that may be included in the pork trimmings:

1. Sow meat obtained from boning sows, boneless primal, and sub-primal from fed slaughter hogs and whole carcass trimmings in natural proportions.

2. Shank meat is permissible if tendons or ligaments are removed in such a manner as to expose 75% lean.

c. Ingredients that may not be included in the pork trimmings: boar meat, water, foreign objects, mechanically separated meat, organ meat, wet ice, tenderizing agents, excessive abdominal tissues, blood clots, bruised meat, backstraps, cartilage, bones, skin, seedy mammary tissues, and lymph glands.

d. Unit of Measure (UOM): Pound

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(3) Line 2: Beef, Fresh Trimmings, Combo Bins Reference brand or equal: Cargill, National, Huse’s, L&H Packing, Lonestar, Paladuro, JBS, Nebraska Beef.

Delivery to: Amarillo, TX 79107

a. Lean to fat ratio shall be 65% to 35%, with an acceptable 2% variance. Any shipment which shows excess fat at or above 5% shall be rejected. The Contractor shall compensate the Customer for the percentage of fat found to exceed 2.1% but fall under 5% shall result in monetary compensation based on the following equation:

Independent lab result - % fat guarantee = % too fat (Invoiced price/lean guaranteed) x % too fat = lean value Lean value x total weight of shipment = claim value

Example:

40,500 pounds of 72/28 trim sold at $0.5230 tested at 32% fat: 32% - 28% = 4.0% too fat ($0.5230/.72) x 0.04 = $0.029056 (lean value)

$0.029056 x 40,500 pound. = $1,176.75 (claim value)

b. Ingredients that may be included in the beef trimmings:

1. Cow meat obtained from boning cows, boneless primal, and sub-primal from fed slaughter steers and heifers, and whole carcass trimmings in natural proportions.

2. Shank meat is permissible if tendons or ligaments are removed in such a manner as to expose 75% lean.

c. Ingredients that may not be included in the beef trimmings: cheek meat, head meat, bull meat, water, foreign objects, mechanically separated meat, organ meat, wet ice, tenderizing agents, excessive abdominal tissue, blood clots, bruised meat, backstrap, cartilage, bones.

d. Unit of Measure (UOM): Pound

(4) Line 3: Beef Hearts, Frozen

Reference brand or equal: Cargill, Tyson, H&B, Elkhorn, American Food Group, JBS, Huse’s.

Delivery to: Amarillo. TX 79107

a. Beef hearts shall have the aorta removed.

b. Unit of Measure (UOM): Pound

c. Box Capacity: 60 Pounds

(5) Line 4-5: Isolated Soy Protein

Reference brands or equal: Solae LLC Supro 500E, ADM Profam Line 4 Delivery to: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Line 5 Delivery to: Amarillo, TX 79107

a. Minerals and Protein Composition: Items 6 through 14 are mineral and protein quantities per

100 grams.

1. Protein, dry basis minimum: 90%

2. Moisture maximum: 6.0%

3. PH: (5% slurry) 6.9 – 7.7

4. Fat, free (PE extract) maximum: 1.0%

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5. Ash maximum: 5.0%

6. Calcium: 213.4 – 226.6 milligrams

7. Copper: 1.36 – 1.44 milligrams

8. Iron: 12.61 – 13.39 milligrams

9. Magnesium: 38.8 – 41.2 milligrams

10. Manganese: 1.07 – 1.13 milligrams

11. Phosphorus: 950.6 – 1009.4 milligrams

12. Potassium: 194 – 206 milligrams

13. Sodium: 1067 – 1133 milligrams

14. Zinc: 3.10 – 3.30 milligrams

b. Microbial Analysis:

1. Standard plate maximum count: 10,000 per gram

2. Salmonella (by test): Negative

3. E. coli (/1g): Negative

4. Coliforms: less than 3 per gram

5. Yeast and Mold Maximum: 100 per gram

c. Amino Acid Composition per 100 grams of protein:

1. Alanine: 4.17 – 4.43

2. Arginine: 7.37 – 7.83

3. Aspartic Acid: 11.25 – 11.95

4. Cysteine: 1.26 – 1.34

5. Glutamic Acid: 18.53 – 19.67

6. Glycine: 4.07 – 4.33

7. Histidine: 2.52 – 2.68

8. Isoleucine: 4.75 – 5.05

9. Leucine: 7.95 – 8.45

10. Lysine: 6.11 – 6.49

11. Methionine: 1.26 – 1.34

12. Phenylalanine: 5.04 – 5.36

13. Proline: 4.95 – 5.25

14. Serine: 5.04 – 5.36

15. Threonine: 3.69 – 3.91

16. Tryptophan: 1.26 – 1.34

17. Tyrosine: 3.69 – 3.91

18. Valine: 4.85 – 5.15

19. Total sulfur AA: 2.52 – 2.68

20. Total aromatic AA: 8.73 – 9.27

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d. Physical properties:

1. Flavor/Odor: Neutral

2. Color: Cream

e. Packaging specifications: 44-pound bags

(6) Lines 6-7: Textured Soy Protein Concentrate Referenced Brand/Product No. or Equal: Solae LLC Response 4410, ADM Arcon T 158-171 Line 6 Delivery to: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Line 7 Delivery to: Amarillo, TX 79107

a. Minerals and Protein Composition: Items 3 through 17 are mineral and protein quantities per

100 grams.

1. Protein, Dry Basis Minimum: 69%

2. Moisture Maximum: 10%

3. Crude Fat (Acid Hydrolysis): 1.65 – 1.75 grams

4. Crude Fat (Ether Extract): 0.49 – 0.52 grams

5. Ash: 4.85 – 5.15 grams

6. Calcium: 358.90 – 381.10 milligrams

7. Chloride: 58.20 – 61.80 milligrams

8. Copper: 1.07 – 1.13 milligrams

9. Fluoride: 0.29 – 0.31 milligrams

10. Iodine: 48.50 – 51.50 micrograms

11. Iron: 11.64 – 12.36 milligrams

12. Magnesium: 320.10 – 339.90 milligrams

13. Manganese: 4.85 – 5.15 milligrams

14. Phosphorus: 921.50 – 978.50 milligrams

15. Potassium: 2231 – 2369 milligrams

16. Sodium: 9.70 – 10.3 milligrams

17. Zinc: 3.88 – 4.12 milligrams

b. Microbial Data:

1. Standard Plate Maximum Count: 10,000 per gram

2. Salmonella (by test): Negative

3. E. coli (/1g): Negative

4. Coliforms Maximum: 3 per gram

5. Yeast and Mold Maximum: 100 per gram

c. Amino Acid Composition per 100 grams of protein:

1. Alanine: 4.07 – 4.33

2. Arginine: 7.08 – 7.52

3. Aspartic Acid: 11.54 – 12.26

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4. Cysteine: 1.46 – 1.55

5. Glutamic Acid: 19.40 – 20.60

6. Glycine: 3.98 – 4.22

7. Histidine: 2.52 – 2.68

8. Isoleucine: 4.46 – 4.74

9. Leucine: 7.37 – 7.83

10. Lysine: 6.11 – 6.49

11. Methionine: 1.36 – 1.44

12. Phenylalanine: 4.95 – 5.25

13. Proline: 4.75 – 5.05

14. Serine: 4.85 – 5.15

15. Threonine: 3.69 – 3.91

16. Tryptophan: 1.46 – 1.55

17. Tyrosine: 3.20 – 3.40

18. Valine: 4.75 – 5.05

19. Total Sulfur AA: 2.81 – 2.99

20. Total Aromatic AA: 8.15 – 8.65

d. Physical Properties:

1. Flavor/Odor: Neutral

2. Color: Uncolored

3. Particle size % on 3.35 mm /#6 mesh Maximum: 10%

4. Particle size % thru 850 mm /#20 mesh Maximum: 12%

e. Packaging specifications: 25-pound bags

A.7.4 Sample Submission Requirements – Prior To Award

CPA may request samples prior to award for evaluation purposes. If requested, Respondent must submit samples within 28 calendar days of receipt of the request. Failure to submit samples is cause for disqualification. CPA will provide submission instructions for samples in its request. Samples that do not conform to the specifications will disqualify the Response. Samples will not be returned to the Respondent. All costs of providing samples will be borne by the Respondent.

A.7.5 Sample Testing – Post Award

Line 1: Pork, Fresh Trimmings:

Samples will be randomly collected by Customer personnel, to represent the entire load, using a 36-inch long by 2-inch diameter core drill from any delivered load. A maximum of Five (5) random combinations per load will be sampled (6-10 representative core samples per combination) by the Customer at the time of unloading.

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Line 2: Beef, Fresh Trimmings, Combo Bins:

Test consists of pulling one core sample from each of 10 random combo bins. Samples one (1) through five (5) are combined and analyzed. Samples six (6) through ten (10) are combined and analyzed. The results of these two (2) tests are then averaged.

In the event the average exceeds 38% fat, an additional sampling is performed. The secondary test consists of five (5) random core samples per combination per load. Each individual combination’s five (5) core samples will be combined and analyzed. The results of the five (5) combinations will then be averaged.

Lines 1 & 2 Sampling Requirements:

Samples will be collected by Customer personnel using a 36-inch by 2-inch diameter core drill from any given delivered load and will be tested using a fat analyzing machine to insure proper fat content. Samples between 2.1% and 5% over the specified fat content will be sent, by the Customer, to an independent lab designated by the Contractor. Monetary compensation will be submitted to the Customer in accordance to Section A.7.3(2)(a) and A.7.3(3)(a) based on the independent lab results.

Should the average of the samples test more than 5% over the specified fat content, the load will be placed on hold. The Contractor will be notified, and the samples will be sent to an independent lab designated by the Contractor. Should the independent lab results confirm more than 5% over the specification, the load will be rejected. The Contractor shall be liable for all independent lab costs and return or disposal costs.

If the independent lab confirms that the fat content of the sample exceeds Contract requirements, the Contractor will pay all costs associated with the testing. If the independent lab does not substantiate the claim, all costs associated with the testing will be paid by the Customer. Should the Contractor request to have an independent lab collect the samples for testing, this cost will be the responsibility of the Contractor in all cases. In the event the Customer is liable for payment of testing samples, testing may not exceed $50.00.

A.7.6 Condition of Products

Proposed and delivered products must be new, unused, and in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment and storage, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, remanufactured, reconditioned, or discontinued models are not acceptable.

A.7.7 Quantities

CPA does not guarantee a specific volume to be purchased throughout the term of the Contract. No minimum compensation to the Contractor is guaranteed. Quantities indicated for each item in the Mandatory Price Sheet are estimates only and are based upon previous usage for a four-year period, if available, along with other data. These estimates should not be construed as a minimum or a maximum quantity that Customers may order.

A.8 SHIPPING, DELIVERY, AND PACKAGING

A.8.1 Identification of Shipments and Documentation

In addition to the complete destination address, each delivery must be clearly marked with the purchase order number. Each shipment must be accompanied by a packing slip.

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A.8.2 Packaging and Labeling

All items shipped must be properly labeled, with weather resistant labeling, showing the brand name, package quantity, lot number (if applicable) and any other necessary identifying information.

A.8.3 Special Delivery Requirements

Customers may have specific, internal delivery rules and policies. These will be provided on each purchase order issued by the Customer. Contractor shall adhere to those requirements.

(1) Delivery of Product, Containers, and Temperature:

a. Customer will submit a purchase order for each product with the pricing in accordance with the Contract for each shipment.

b. The first delivery must be requested by Customer via phone and followed up by the individual purchase order or release as confirmation with appropriate pricing.

c. All subsequent deliveries will be coordinated and scheduled by the Customer plant supervisor in accordance with the Contract.

d. Combos of meat must be received within five days of packing, including the day the meat was packed.

e. All incoming trailers will be inspected and must be clean, covered, unbroken and odor free.

f. Dry ice to maintain proper temperature will be acceptable at no more than one percent of the meat weight per combo.

g. The temperature of pork and beef trimmings must not exceed 37 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature of beef hearts must not exceed 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

h. Product must not contain staples, metal, wires, or metal bands.

i. Box coatings should be made from material that will not stick to meat. Otherwise, Contractor must provide plastic liners that prevent the coatings from sticking to the meat.

j. There will be no pallet exchange between Customer and the Contractor.

k. All incoming trailers must have a security seal in place before leaving place of production/packing. Seal identification will be recorded on the shipment paperwork. If the recorded seal is missing or broken, the Contractor will be notified, and the shipment will be refused.

l. Contractor must not deliver in excess of 10% the amounts ordered by Customer without prior approval and written confirmation from Customer.

m. Contractor must deliver items on standard non-returnable pallets. Required pallet size: 40 inches wide by 48 inches long – 4-way entry. Double runners in the center of the pallet are not permitted.

(2) Inspection and Weighing of Shipments:

a. Contractor’s shipping tickets must be confirmed with an attached public bonded scale weight ticket for each truckload delivery.

b. All products must be weighed at time of delivery.

c. Discrepancies in billed weight will be noted and the Contractor informed of such discrepancies.

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d. Customer must only be invoiced for the weight determined at time of delivery. All discrepancies in weight are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

A.8.4 Hours of Delivery Contractor must deliver during the following hours listed based on the Customer’s time zone.

(1) Contractor must coordinate delivery with the Customer 24 hours prior to shipment.

(2) Contractor must make deliveries during the following hours listed based on the Customer’s time zone.

a. Neal Processing Plant, Amarillo, TX 79107 – 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

b. Michael Packing Plant, Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 – 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

A.8.5 Delivery Schedule

In the space indicated on the Mandatory Price Sheet, enter the number of days required for delivery after receipt of order (ARO) under normal conditions. Delivery days are measured in calendar days, unless otherwise specified. Failure to state delivery time may disqualify the Response.

Delivery Locations:

Line 1: Fresh Pork Trimmings: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Line 2: Fresh Beef Trimmings: Amarillo, TX 79107 Line 3: Fresh Frozen Beef Hearts: Amarillo, TX 79107 Line 4: Isolated Soy Protein: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Line 5: Isolated Soy Protein: Amarillo, TX 79107 Line 6: Textured Soy Protein: Tennessee Colony, TX 75886 Line 7: Textured Soy Protein: Amarillo, TX 79107

See Section A.14.3 to see how the Respondent’s delivery schedule impacts evaluation of the Response.

The preferred number of delivery days after receipt of order is no more than 28 days. Respondents are strongly encouraged to meet the preferred Delivery ARO. Nonetheless, Responses offering Delivery times exceeding the preferred number of Days ARO will be considered for award.

A.8.6 Delivery Delays

If delivery delay is foreseen, Contractor must give prompt written notice to Customer and continuously update Customer of the delivery status. Time is of the essence in performance of this Contract. CPA and the Customer may exercise contractual remedies in connection with late delivery.

A.8.7 Compliant Products

Providing noncompliant goods or services does not constitute delivery. Delivery does not occur until the Contractor delivers goods or services in full compliance with the Contract to the Customer’s address specified on the purchase order, unless delivery is specifically accepted, in whole or in part, by the Customer. Customer will notify the Contractor of the delivery of noncompliant goods. If Contractor fails to remove the goods from Customer’s property within ten working days, or within a time frame agreed upon by Customer and Contractor, Customer may dispose of them at its discretion and at Contractor’s expense. CPA and the Customer may exercise contractual remedies in connection with late delivery.

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A.9 RETURN, CANCELLATION, AND RESTOCKING FEE

Customer may request that Contractor accept return of delivered goods, or that Contractor cancel an order prior to delivery. If Contractor does not agree to Customer’s request, Customer and Contractor must attempt to resolve the matter. If Customer and Contractor do not reach a resolution, Customer or Contractor may contact the CPA Contract Manager. CPA may order Contractor to accept a return or cancel an order. Contractor may request a reasonable fee for restocking compliant goods it has shipped. Customer shall pay a restocking charge of no more than 10% of the cost of the goods if CPA and Customer both determine that the charge is justifiable. Contractor shall not charge any fee for an order cancelled prior to shipment.

A.10 PURCHASE ORDERS, INVOICES AND REPORTING

A.10.1 Customer Purchase Orders

To utilize the Contract pricing, Customers will issue an internal purchase order referencing the number for the CPA Managed Contract, commodity codes, item descriptions, and current contract pricing.

Contractor agrees not to deliver goods or provide services awarded under this Solicitation until receipt of a Purchase Order from Customer.

Purchase orders dated during the term of the Contract must be honored, even if received by the Contractor after the Contract expiration date. Contractor may not specify a "final order" receipt date.

Pricing is established by the date the purchase order is placed.

A.10.2 Invoices and Expedited Payment Discounts

Reference Part B, General Instructions and Contract Terms and Conditions, Section B.5.3, Invoicing and Payment Requirements.

Payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days. Respondents may provide their additional discount extended to each invoice on Attachment B – Respondent Information.

Contractor must submit an itemized invoice to Customer reflecting the CPA Contract number and Customer purchase order number.

A.10.3 Reporting Requirements

By the 10th day of every calendar month, Contractor must report the past month’s sales under the Contract to Statewide Contract Management at tcmo.reporting@cpa.texas.gov in the format prescribed by CPA. The dollar value of the sale must be the price paid by the Customer for the goods and services under the Contract. If no sales occur, Contractor must report no sales in a manner prescribed by CPA.CPA reserves the right to modify contract reporting requirements at its sole discretion in order to meet the evolving needs of CPA and its Customers. If the Contractor fails to submit sales reports, falsifies sales reports, or fails to submit sales reports in a timely manner, CPA may terminate or cancel the Contract pursuant to Part B, Section B.3.5.

A.10.4 Statewide Contract Development Reporting

Contractor shall provide any information requested by CPA to develop future solicitations and facilitate the transition to potential future contractors in a format acceptable to the CPA within 14 calendar days of the request.

mailto:tcmo.reporting@cpa.texas.gov

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A.11 RESPONSE INFORMATION

A.11.1 Schedule of Events

Respondent must submit its Response to CPA before the due date and time indicated on the cover page. CPA may revise this schedule by issuing an addendum on the ESBD.

A.11.2 Solicitation Addenda

CPA will post any addendum to this solicitation on the ESBD. Respondents are responsible for checking the ESBD for addenda prior to submitting a Response. Respondent’s failure to check the ESBD does not release it from the requirements of any addenda nor permit it to modify or withdraw its Response after Response opening.

Respondent must acknowledge each Solicitation addendum by returning a signed copy of the addendum with its Response.

A.11.3 Questions and Answers

Respondents must send all questions regarding this Solicitation to the CPA Points of Contact identified in Section A.11.4 by the due date in the Schedule of Events on the cover page. Respondents must reference the relevant Solicitation page and section number in each question. CPA’s responses to questions will be posted to the ESBD.

Respondents must notify CPA of any error or ambiguity in the Solicitation by submitting a question. If Respondent fails to notify CPA of an error or ambiguity, Respondent (1) waives any claim for money, time, or other relief based on that error or omission, and (2) agrees to accept any reasonable interpretation of the allegedly erroneous or ambiguous provisions by CPA.

All questions submitted to CPA should include the identity of the sender, the sender’s title, company name, telephone number, and email address, as applicable.

Only answers that CPA provides in writing are official. Information in any form other than the materials constituting this Solicitation, the Question-and-Answer Document, and any Solicitation addendum is not binding on CPA.

Minor questions for which the answer will not affect the interpretation of the Solicitation or change the contents of a Response (for example, a question regarding delivery of a sealed Response) may be answered orally or by email by CPA.

A.11.4 Points of Contact

Respondents must direct all communications concerning this Solicitation to the Points of Contact listed below. Respondents may not contact other CPA or agency personnel or any Customer regarding this Solicitation, unless instructed to do so in writing by the CPA Point of Contact. Communicating with anyone other than the Points of Contact may result in disqualification of a Response.

Responses may not be submitted to the CPA Points of Contact. Follow the instructions for Response submission in Sections A.16 and A.17.

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Primary Point of Contact - CPA Contract Specialist Hudson Whaley, CTCD, CTCM 512-696-6208 Email: Hudson.Whaley@cpa.texas.gov

Secondary Point of Contact Statewide Contract Development (SCD) Email: spd.contractdev@cpa.texas.gov

If no response is received from the primary point of contact within one business day, Respondent may contact SCD at the email address listed above.

After Contract award, all communications relating to the Contract must be submitted to Statewide Contract Management at spd.cmo@cpa.texas.gov.

A.11.5 Pre-Bid Conference

The Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for the date and time listed in the Schedule of Events on the cover page. The location of the conference is:

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The Pre-Bid Conference is an opportunity for vendors to hear information about the Solicitation and ask questions about the solicitation. While attendance is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged.

Vendors should notify the Point of Contact that they plan to attend the Pre-Bid Conference no later than 9/26/2024.

A.11.6 Documents and Attachments Included with this Solicitation

The Solicitation package includes the following documents:

1. Part A: Special Instructions (this document)

2. Part B: General Instructions and Contract Terms and Conditions

3. Attachment A - Execution of Response (with authorized signature)

Attachment B - Respondent Information Attachment C - Preferences Attachment D - Insurance Statement of Intent

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A.12 HUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

CPA has reviewed this solicitation and determined there are no probable subcontracting opportunities.

Therefore, a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is not required for this solicitation unless a Respondent will use subcontractors. If a Respondent will subcontract any portion of this Contract, the Respondent must submit a completed HSP located at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php, with its Response.

A.13 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES

If CPA…