Fungicides

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #IW209649) for the procurement of fungicides, specifically seeking 11 bags of AFLA-GUARD fungicide. Each bag must contain 0.0094% Aspergillus flavus and 99.9906% other ingredients, with each bag weighing 2000 lbs and meeting EPA registration number 100-1469 requirements. The solicitation requires bidders to submit detailed specification data sheets demonstrating full compliance with the stated requirements. Bids must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, with electronic submissions preferred through BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (limited to 10 MB per email) and hard copy submissions also accepted. The original bid opening date was February 24, 2025, at 3 P.M., but Amendment 1 extended this to February 25, 2025, at 3 P.M., with the question submission deadline previously set at February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST). Delivery is specified for the TDCJ Ramsey Unit Farm Office located at 1100 FM 655, Rosharon, TX 77583.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on respondent types. Bidders must verify they are not subject to suspension, debarment, or terrorism-related restrictions. The amendment clarified that the delivery location has an outside storage area without a loading dock, and while no on-site forklift is available, one can be scheduled with a couple days' advance notice. No specific budget range or total contract value was disclosed in the available documentation. Potential vendors must submit their company name, address, fax number, and email address to receive potential amendments. The contract is managed by TDCJ's Contracts and Procurement Department, with Contract Specialist Catherine Cain overseeing the solicitation process and Executive Director Bryan Collier providing signature authority.