ESBD_381858_1730409397861_Disclaimer.pdf

This document appears to be a disclaimer related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). The IFB is for a statewide contract for the provision of animal feed, bedding, and related products and services. The contract term is for one year with four one-year renewal options. Responses are due by a specified date and time, with a public opening shortly after. A pre-bid conference was held, and attendance was mandatory for potential bidders. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the requirements of the IFB.

Pricing for the contract is based on a firm, fixed price per unit. The IFB includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and VFOB (Veteran-Owned Business) set-aside requirements. Information on the current incumbent contractor and pricing is not provided. Funding for the contract will come from state appropriations to the TDA.