Blanket Procurement of Feed Supplement.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for a blanket procurement of range supplement feed through Invitation for Bids (IFB IW202339), with the primary objective of acquiring 1,650 tons of feed supplement for its correctional facilities. The feed supplement must meet specific nutritional requirements, including precise ranges for monensin sodium (150-200 g/ton), crude protein (33-35%), crude fat (9-10%), crude fiber (5-6%), calcium (1.75-2.25%), phosphorus (1-1.25%), salt (4.5-5.5%), potassium (0.3-0.5%), and vitamin A (14,400-15,000 IU/LB). Deliveries will be coordinated with the Wainwright Unit Feedmill in Lovelady, TX and Coffield Unit Feedmill in Tennessee Colony, TX. The bid is due on December 12, 2024, at 3 P.M., with the contract effective through August 31, 2025. Bidders are required to express their pricing in dollars per ton above or below the weekly manufacturer's price list, with the bid price to include all profit, overhead, and freight charges. Electronic bid submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. The TDCJ reserves the right to accept or receive orders plus or minus 10% of the required amount and may increase or decrease the contract quantity as needed.

The procurement includes specific Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements in accordance with Texas Government Code 2161.252, with statewide HUB participation goals established by the 2009 Texas Disparity Study. These goals vary by contract type, with commodities contracts targeting 21.1% HUB participation. Bidders must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) that details their approach to meeting these goals, either by directly using Texas certified HUB vendors or demonstrating good faith efforts through comprehensive documentation. Failure to submit a completed HSP will result in bid rejection. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract allows for potential emergency deliveries of at least one truckload within 72 hours of notification. The contract may be extended up to three months at the sole discretion of the TDCJ, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must certify compliance with various state statutes related to procurement, child support, and terrorism, and the contract will be governed by Texas state law.