Fungicides

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for 24,000 pounds of Alfa-Guard GR fungicide, specifically manufactured by Syngenta, to be delivered to the Clemens Unit Farm Office in Brazoria, TX. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) targeting agricultural applications designed to displace aflatoxin-producing fungicides in corn. The fungicide must be packaged in 2,000-pound bags and meet precise product specifications, including an active ingredient composition of 0.0048% Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882* and a minimum of 1.2 x 1,000,000,000 CFU/LB. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via bids@tdcj.texas.gov by April 17, 2025, at 3 P.M., with a critical deadline for questions set for April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST). An anticipated amendment will be posted on April 10, 2025, and vendors must comply with the Texas Hazard Communication Act by providing material safety data sheets for the hazardous materials.

Potential bidders must certify their eligibility by demonstrating they are not listed on federal suspension, debarment, or terrorism watch lists. The TDCJ reserves the right to accept up to 10% in excess of the ordered quantity and will apply contract payments towards any outstanding state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly noted in the documentation, vendors must meet standard state procurement qualifications. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the total procurement volume of 24,000 pounds suggests a substantial contract value. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, meet strict product specifications, and demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations to be considered for this fungicide contract.