Feed Corn

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation number IW206282-B for the procurement of approximately 7,500 tons of U.S. Grade #2 yellow corn to be delivered to the Wainwright Unit Feedmill in Lovelady, TX. The procurement seeks corn with strict quality specifications, including less than 20 PPB for aflatoxin and less than 5 PPM for fumonosin, conforming to Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 141 commercial feed standards. Each corn delivery load is estimated at approximately 25 tons, with deliveries expected to begin in February 2025. The contract term runs through August 31, 2025, with the pricing formula based on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) closing price plus a vendor's constant that must encompass all profit, overhead, freight charges, and fees. Potential bidders must submit their proposals electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov by 3:00 PM on March 6, 2025, with any questions required to be submitted by February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST. The TDCJ reserves the right to accept or receive orders plus or minus 10% of the required amount.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed corn specification requirements and delivery capabilities. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the bid documents indicate a comprehensive procurement process with flexible order quantities. The total potential contract value can be estimated based on the 7,500-ton procurement, which would represent a significant agricultural supply contract. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to consistently meet the stringent corn quality standards, particularly the aflatoxin and fumonosin limits, and provide reliable delivery to the TDCJ Wainwright Unit Feedmill. The CME-based pricing mechanism suggests that the final contract value will be dynamic and tied to current commodity market rates, providing potential bidders with a transparent pricing framework.