ESBD_385213_1734114398604_IW204848.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for mixed feed. The solicitation (IW204848) seeks 25 tons of bulk liquid feed for beef cattle, specifically Purina Product Part #3005063-801 with 32% crude protein content, to be delivered in January 2025 to two locations: the TDCJ Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, TX and the Ellis Unit in Huntsville, TX. Bids are due December 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM, with questions accepted until December 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM (CST). The feed must meet specific nutritional requirements including minimum 32% crude protein, 10% crude fat, and contain ingredients such as molasses products, vegetable oil, urea, ammonium polyphosphate, and various minerals and vitamins.

Pricing must be FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed. Bidders can submit responses either electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (preferred method, with 10MB attachment limit per email) or provide one original signed hard copy. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside requirements, disadvantaged business preferences, or anticipated contract value. Electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Office formats or PDF for signed documents. The TDCJ will not accept faxed bids, and bidders must provide specification data sheets showing compliance with the required feed composition.