Feed Corn

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB IW207105-A) for the procurement of yellow corn for the Coffield Unit Feedmill located in Tennessee Colony, TX. The solicitation seeks to establish a blanket purchase order for approximately 2,500 tons (89,285.71 bushels) of U.S. Grade #2 yellow corn with specific quality requirements, including less than 20 PPB for aflatoxin and less than 5 PPM for fumonosin, conforming to Texas Agriculture Code standards. The contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2025, with deliveries beginning in February 2025 and each delivery load estimated at 25 tons. Bids were originally due on February 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM, but an amendment extended the due date to February 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Vendors must submit a constant price per bushel that includes all profit, overhead, freight charges, and fees, with the final delivered corn price calculated using the corresponding futures month closing price on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) on the date ordered, plus the vendor's constant. Bids can be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to TDCJ Contracts and Procurement in Huntsville, TX.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. TDCJ reserves the right to accept quantities plus or minus 10% of the ordered amount and requires vendors to be capable of emergency deliveries of at least one truckload within 72 hours of notification when needed. Deliveries must be coordinated with feed mill personnel Monday through Friday, with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total estimated procurement is for 2,500 tons of corn, with pricing to be determined by the CME futures price plus a vendor-provided constant. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions including Montgomery County and various Corpus Christi City locations, though the delivery point is specifically the TDCJ Coffield Unit Feedmill. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders should note the strict quality specifications and the need for precise delivery coordination when preparing their proposals.