Fertilizer plus Application

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a blanket purchase order for fertilizer products and application services for Fiscal Year 27, with bids due July 30, 2026.

The procurement operates as a blanket purchase order structure, allowing TDCJ to issue individual purchase orders throughout the fiscal year at established unit prices rather than a single lump-sum commitment. The scope covers fertilizer products by grade and formulation, along with application services including labor, equipment, and personnel costs. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-unit basis for fertilizer and per-application or hourly basis for services. The contract term covers Fiscal Year 27 with potential renewal options at TDCJ's discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.

The solicitation may include set-asides for historically underutilized business (HUB) certifications in accordance with Texas procurement regulations. TDCJ reserves the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors based on best value determination, and may make awards on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the State's interest. TDCJ may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion.

All responses must remain firm for thirty days from the due date. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. Evaluation criteria include price competitiveness, product quality, application expertise, responsiveness to specifications, and vendor reliability. Respondents must comply with E-Verify requirements, suspension and debarment verification, child support obligation affirmations, human trafficking prohibitions, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, among other state and federal certifications. The contract is subject to termination without penalty to TDCJ due to unavailability of funds or legislative changes.