Ground limestone

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for 1,396 tons of ground limestone to be delivered to TDCJ feedmill facilities in Lovelady and Tennessee Colony, Texas. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) was issued on November 25, 2024, with bid responses due by December 17, 2024, at 3 P.M. The limestone must meet specific composition requirements, including not less than 38% calcium, not less than 95% calcium carbonate, and not less than 1% silica. Deliveries will be coordinated with the Wainwright Unit Feedmill and Coffield Unit Feedmill locations. Bidders must submit pricing in dollars per ton, with the bid price expressed above or below the weekly manufacturer's price list. The contract term will be effective from the date of award through August 31, 2025, with the potential for emergency deliveries within 72 hours of notification. Electronic bid submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirement with a 21.1% goal for commodities contracts. All respondents, including certified HUBs, must complete and submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response or risk rejection. Vendors are required to provide notice to at least three Texas certified HUBs and two trade organizations about subcontracting opportunities, allowing seven working days for responses. Monthly compliance reports will be mandatory to verify adherence to the HUB subcontracting plan. The bid price should include all profit, overhead, and freight charges, with orders to be placed on an "as needed basis" and quantities considered estimates only. Vendors must comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, including E-Verify system participation, accessibility standards, and certifications related to suspensions, debarments, and antitrust laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract covers the procurement of ground limestone for multiple TDCJ facilities with potential for ongoing requirements throughout the contract period.