Clear liquid fertilizer

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for clear liquid fertilizer (11-37-00) through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement involves the purchase of 1,850 total tons of liquid fertilizer, specifically 1,350 tons for Zone 5 and 500 tons for Zone 4, to be delivered to multiple TDCJ unit farm offices across Texas, including facilities in Brazoria, Navasota, Rosharon, Angleton, and Somerville. Bidders must submit pricing as a constant dollar amount to be added to the weekly manufacturer's price list, with the constant including all profit, overhead, freight charges, and fees. Bids are due by 3 P.M. on December 10, 2024, with electronic submissions preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. The contract term will be effective through August 31, 2025, with TDCJ reserving the right to accept orders plus or minus 10% of requested quantities. Vendors must be prepared for potential emergency deliveries of at least one truckload within 72 hours of notification.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, with established HUB participation goals ranging from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the contract type. All respondents, including certified HUBs, must complete and submit a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan with their bid response, documenting their good faith efforts to utilize Texas certified HUBs. Failure to submit the required HSP documentation will result in bid rejection. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract covers fertilizer procurement for multiple TDCJ unit farm offices. The TDCJ does not guarantee minimum order amounts and reserves the right to cancel the contract without cause with 30 days' written notice. Vendors must comply with state requirements regarding suspension, debarment, and terrorism restrictions, and will be subject to monthly reporting requirements if awarded the contract.