Cotton Harvest Contract
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 696-AG-25-B027
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- 70141500 Crop production
- 70142005 Cash grain crops market preparation services
- 93131606 International fund for agricultural development services
- 70141802 Sprout or twig services
- 70141803 Crop cultivating services
- 70141804 Crop planting services
- 70141901 Cash grains harvesting services
- 70141902 Fruit or tree nuts harvesting services
- 70141903 Field crop harvesting services
- 70142002 Grain dryers services
Show all 28
- 70142003 Crop processing services
- 70142006 Vegetable crops market preparation services
- 70142007 Fruit crops market preparation services
- 70142009 Ginning services
- 70142010 Crop cleaning services
- 93141910 Island development services
- 70141800 Crop planting and cultivation
- 70142000 Post harvesting crop processing
- 70141900 Crop harvesting
- 70141904 Seed harvesting services
- 93141900 Rural development
- 70142001 Silos related services
- 70142011 Cooling or refrigeration services
- 70141801 Orchard tree or vine planting services
- 70142008 Tree nut crops market preparation services
- 70142004 Field crops market preparation services
- 93141906 Farmers or peasants organizations services
- 93141907 Womens services in agricultural production or rural development
- Point of contact
-
- Ashley Seay ashley.seay@tdcj.texas.gov (936) 437-3842
Opportunity details come from txsmartbuy.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB Number 696-AG-25-B027) for custom cotton harvesting services across four farms in Brazoria County, Texas. The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform harvesting on approximately zero to 7,000 acres, specifically covering Clemens Farm (500 acres), Memorial Farm (450 acres), Ramsey Farm (1,500 acres), and Clements Trusty Camp II Farm (450 acres). The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies for cotton harvesting, with a requirement to use round module harvesters such as John Deere 7760 and CP 690 models with 530 HP, providing between two to four harvesters. The bid was issued on April 29, 2025, with a firm deadline of May 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT, and a planned service commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract term is structured as a one-year base period with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, potentially extending through August 31, 2029. Bidders must comply with department policies, safety requirements, and background check procedures for all personnel working on the project.
While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it does indicate a preference for using department labor, machinery, and supplies when possible. The pricing structure includes detailed line items for cotton harvest with both contractor-provided and department-provided supplies, covering per-pound harvested cotton/lint rates, per-acre minimum costs, transportation costs, and monthly equipment transport fees. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the potential for harvesting up to 7,000 acres suggests a significant contract value. The document requires bidders to submit complete contact information to ensure receipt of any amendments, with communications primarily conducted through the Electronic State Business Daily. Interested contractors must carefully review all specifications, particularly the technical requirements for harvesting equipment and the detailed operational expectations outlined in the solicitation document.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ESBD_409126_1745950033688_696-AG-25-B027 SOL.pdf | ||
| ESBD_409126_1745950064503_Disclaimer.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity