Feed Corn

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking a vendor to supply 7,500 tons of U.S. Grade #2 yellow corn for delivery to the Wainwright Unit Feedmill in Lovelady, Texas. The procurement is structured as a blanket purchase order effective from the date of award through August 31, 2025, with deliveries estimated at approximately 25 tons per load. Strict quality specifications require the corn to contain less than 20 PPB for aflatoxin and less than 5 PPM for fumonosin. Deliveries will be coordinated Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with the TDCJ reserving the right to accept orders plus or minus 10% of the estimated quantity. Pricing will be determined using a formula based on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) futures month closing price plus a vendor-specific constant that includes profit, overhead, freight charges, and fees. Potential bidders must submit electronic specification data sheets demonstrating compliance with all requirements. The solicitation (IW206282-A) allows for electronic bid submission to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or hard copy submission, with a revised bid due date of February 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM following Amendment No. 1.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract does not appear to have limitations on the types of organizations that can respond to the invitation for bids. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the solicitation indicates this is a re-solicitation for the corn supply. The total estimated contract value would be based on the 7,500-ton requirement, with pricing fluctuating according to the CME futures pricing mechanism. No guaranteed minimum order amounts are specified, and orders will be placed on an as-needed basis. The procurement allows for flexibility in ordering, with the TDCJ maintaining the ability to adjust quantities within a 10% range of the estimated total. Bidders must provide one original signed paper copy if submitting hard copy bids and are required to comply with all specified technical and quality requirements for the corn delivery.