Clear Liquid Fertilizer

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for a blanket purchase order of clear liquid fertilizer through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IW207504. The procurement seeks 1,118 tons of liquid fertilizer (11-37-00) for Zone 5 and 156 tons for Zone 4, to be delivered to multiple TDCJ correctional facilities across Texas. Bidders must submit pricing in dollars per ton relative to the weekly manufacturer's price list, with a constant price that includes all profit, overhead, freight charges, and fees. The contract term runs through August 31, 2025, with an emergency delivery requirement of at least one truckload within 72 hours of notification. Bid responses must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to the TDCJ office in Huntsville by February 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The deadline for submitting questions is January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with answers to be posted by January 29, 2025. Gavilon product number 11-37-00 is listed as an approved example product, and TDCJ reserves the right to accept or receive orders plus or minus 10% of the specified quantities.

The solicitation includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) subcontracting requirement with a 21.1% participation goal per Texas Government Code 2161.252. Bidders must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) demonstrating their approach to utilizing disadvantaged enterprises, with two primary methods of compliance: Method A (direct HUB subcontracting) or Method B (notification of HUB opportunities). Incomplete HSPs will result in automatic bid rejection. The procurement provides support contacts including Jemelle Spivey (936-437-3774), Yolanda Crawford (936-437-3777), and Cherie Slott (936-437-3776) to assist potential bidders. The contract includes comprehensive documentation requirements for tracking HUB vendor participation, with supporting exhibits listing trade organizations and development centers to help identify potential HUB subcontractors. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documents, and no minimum order amount is guaranteed. The commodity code for this project is 335-40, which may be useful for potential vendors in preparing their responses.