Green Bean Seeds

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Solicitation number
IW221851
State
Texas
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for the procurement of green bean seeds through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with Bid Number TM2218S1. The specific procurement requires 38,000 units of green bean seeds, with the acceptable variety being PV 857, Pismo, which must have a minimum purity of 99% and minimum germination of 85%. Seeds must be packaged in standard 80 M bags and treated with Streptomycin & Apron Maxx or an equivalent treatment. The bid is scheduled for opening on July 07, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferably sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, limited to 10 MB of attachments per email. Bidders must submit documents in Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel) or PDF, and comply with state procurement regulations. The TDCJ reserves the right to accept up to 10% in excess of the ordered quantity, and bidders must adhere to specific security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a statewide HUB goal of 21.1% for this commodities contract. The plan aims to promote equal business opportunities for economically disadvantaged businesses and requires detailed reporting, including monthly compliance reports. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors, with different methodologies available depending on their subcontracting approach. Payment terms are set at thirty calendar days after invoice receipt, goods delivery, or service completion, with potential preferences given to Texas-based vendors and products. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract involves the procurement of 38,000 units of green bean seeds. Bidders must also comply with various state regulations, including providing documentation of their subcontracting plans and potential use of HUB vendors in their proposal submissions.

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