ESBD_407032_1743699997446_696-5-IW214233.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of Alfa-Guard GR fungicide, with a bid opening date of April 17, 2025, at 3 P.M. The solicitation seeks 24,000.0000 LB of Alfa-Guard GR by Syngenta, specifically packaged in 2,000 LB bags, to be used for agricultural purposes to displace aflatoxin-producing fungicides in corn. The bid is to be delivered to the TDCJ Clemens Unit Farm Office in Brazoria, TX, with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov and a hard copy option also available. The deadline for questions is April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST), with an anticipated amendment posting date of April 10, 2025.

The product specifications include an active ingredient composition of 0.0048% Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882* and 99.9968% other ingredients, with a minimum of 1.2 x 1000,000,000 CFU/LB of product. The bid requires compliance with various state regulations, including the Texas Hazard Communication Act, which mandates material safety data sheets for hazardous materials. Bidders must certify eligibility to participate in the transaction and not be listed on federal suspension, debarment, or terrorism watch lists. The TDCJ reserves the right to accept and receive up to 10% in excess of the quantity of goods ordered, and the contract includes provisions for applying payments towards any outstanding state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support.