Fertilizer plus Application

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

The scope covers fertilizer supply and application across TDCJ facilities throughout Texas on an as-needed basis. The contract structure is a blanket purchase order allowing the agency to order fertilizer and application services incrementally during the fiscal year. Vendors will submit unit prices for fertilizer products and hourly or per-acre rates for application services. The contract term spans Fiscal Year 27 with potential renewal options subject to vendor performance and agency needs.

Evaluation criteria include cost competitiveness, product quality, application expertise, and vendor capacity to service multiple facilities. Incumbent vendors are eligible for contract renewal if performance standards have been met and pricing remains competitive with market conditions. Bidders must review and accept the Standard Terms and Conditions as a condition of bid submission and award; these establish vendor responsibilities, compliance requirements, service delivery standards, performance metrics, and state obligations including payment terms, insurance requirements, indemnification, and liability limitations. Funding will be drawn from TDCJ's operational budget, charged against facilities maintenance and grounds care appropriations.