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 proposals due July 30, 2026.

The scope covers fertilizer supply and application services to support TDCJ operations across facilities statewide throughout FY27. The BPO structure provides flexible ordering to meet operational needs as they arise during the contract period.

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. Unit prices must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date. Delivery is quoted F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed. All fertilizer must be new and unused.

Respondents must comply with mandatory compliance requirements including E-Verify system utilization for all employees, certifications regarding suspension and debarment status, child support obligations, and exclusion from terrorist organization lists. Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award. No oral statements override written specifications, and no substitutions are permitted without written TDCJ approval.

The contract is subject to termination for non-appropriation or unavailability of funds. TDCJ reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice without penalty or buyout amounts due. TDCJ may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion. Invoices must reference purchase order numbers and comply with payment procedures established under Texas Government Code Chapter 2251.