ESBD_388396_1735916360854_IW205978.pdf

This is a contract opportunity file from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for cotton planting seeds through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The procurement seeks to acquire cotton seed varieties Phytogen 400M3FE and 415M3FE sufficient for 2,599 acres of plantable seed. The seeds must be acid delinted and treated with standard insecticide/fungicide package including Imidacloprid/Cruiser, meeting Texas State Department of Agriculture requirements. Bid responses are due January 24, 2025, at 3 P.M., with delivery required to the TDCJ Pack Warehouse - Pack Unit in Navasota, TX between February 17th and 21st, 2025. The planting specifications require a seeding rate of 3.5 seeds per foot row with 38" row spacing, or 48,145 seeds per acre with TRIO seed treatment.

Vendors must submit pricing per bag with separate costs for genetic engineering and seed. The solicitation includes mandatory Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) subcontracting requirements, with a 21.1% participation goal for commodities contracts. Bidders must submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response and provide monthly Progress Assessment Reports detailing payments to subcontractors. Electronic bid submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with the solicitation being advertised under TX. GOVT. CODE, SECTION 2155.067 using commodity code 790-10.