ESBD_388396_1735916360854_IW205978.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for cotton planting seed. The bid opening is scheduled for January 24, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. The solicitation seeks to establish a purchase order for cotton planting seed, specifically varieties Phytogen 400M3FE and 415M3FE, with sufficient seed to plant 2,599 acres at 3.5 seeds per foot row with 38" row spacing or at a planting rate of 48,145 seeds per acre with TRIO seed treatment. The seed delivery is required between February 17th through 21st, 2025, to the TDCJ Pack Warehouse - Pack Unit in Navasota, TX.

The seed shall be acid delinted and treated with standard basic insecticide/fungicide package, including Imidacloprid/Cruiser at specified rates. Pricing must be provided per bag, including separate genetic engineering costs and seed costs. The solicitation requires vendors to comply with HUB subcontracting requirements and submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response. The bid is being advertised under TX. GOVT. CODE, SECTION 2155.067, and the commodity code for this project is 790-10. All seed must meet Texas State Department of Agriculture requirements and be subject to testing by an area representative.