Diesel Exhaust Fluid

The State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a contract for the delivery of bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The contract is open to multiple jurisdictions, including Walker County and the City of Houston, and will have an initial term from the date of award through August 31, 2024, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The DEF product must be API certified and meet ISO 22241 specifications, and pricing shall be assessed on a complete delivered 'net' gallon basis, with all costs included. Contractors may request price increases after the initial term, based on changes to the manufacturer's price list, subject to TDCJ approval. Deliveries must be made within 72 hours of order receipt, and invoices must include specific documentation. TDCJ reserves the right to test the product, cancel the contract for non-performance, and take other actions as necessary to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the DEF.

The contract is set aside for small businesses, and the current incumbent vendor is identified. The contract will be funded through state and local government budgets, with specific funding amounts and sources to be provided by the successful bidder. Responses to the IFB are due by a specified date, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled prior to the due date. The IFB details the pricing terms, which include a fixed price per unit and the ability for the vendor to propose alternative pricing structures.