Feed Oats

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for a blanket purchase order for feed oats through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with requisition number 696-5-IW209865. The procurement seeks 800 tons of feed oats with specific nutritional requirements, including 9.00% crude protein, 15.00% crude fiber, 3.00% crude fat, and 14.00% moisture. Deliveries will be coordinated directly with the Wainwright Unit Feedmill located in Lovelady, Texas. Bid prices must be expressed in dollars per ton and should include all profit, overhead, and freight charges, relative to the weekly manufacturer's price list. The bid opening is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. Potential bidders must submit questions by February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST), with answers to be posted by February 20, 2025. The contract term will be effective from the award date through August 31, 2025, with TDCJ reserving the right to cancel the contract with 30 days written notice and adjust quantities as needed.

The procurement includes mandatory Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) subcontracting requirements, with a specific HUB goal of 21.1% for commodities contracts. Respondents must complete and submit a comprehensive State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response, or risk automatic rejection under Texas Government Code 2161.252(b). The HSP requires detailed documentation of subcontractor selection, good faith efforts, and monthly compliance reporting through the Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report (PAR). Bidders can seek assistance in identifying HUB subcontractors through various trade organizations and development centers across Texas, with HUB Office contacts provided, including Jemelle Spivey, Grace Dominguez, and Yolanda Crawford. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers 800 tons of feed oats, and vendors must provide pricing that encompasses all associated costs. The TDCJ maintains significant flexibility in the contract, including the ability to modify quantities and terminate the agreement with appropriate notice.