Fertilizer plus Application

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a blanket purchase order for fertilizer and application services for Fiscal Year 27, with bids due July 30, 2026. The solicitation references preference provisions under 34 TAC Rule 20.306, suggesting potential set-asides or preferences for Texas-based bidders or goods produced by Texas vendors.

The scope covers fertilizer products and related application services. Specific quantities and detailed specifications are not fully legible in the provided document excerpt. Delivery must occur during normal working hours within the specified timeframe. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TDCJ personnel, with rejection authority for non-conforming products.

The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may reject any or all items at its sole discretion. Pricing must be firm for 30 days from the response due date. All benefits and hourly rates granted to the TDCJ must be at least as favorable as those provided to any previous client for similar services, with the TDCJ entitled to receive more favorable terms if subsequently negotiated with other clients. Purchases for State of Texas use are exempt from state and federal excise taxes, though respondents remain responsible for all other applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Respondents must comply with E-Verify system participation, suspension and debarment certifications, child support obligation affirmations, and disclosures regarding conflicts of interest, prior state employment, and interested parties. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County. The TDCJ maintains the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice without penalty or buy-out obligations. All communications regarding the solicitation must be directed to the designated purchaser in writing; respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel. Payment and invoicing are directed to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas.