IW202822 - Cattle mineral supplement

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a blanket purchase order to procure 264 tons of cattle mineral supplement for the Wainwright (formerly Eastham) Unit Feedmill located in Lovelady, TX. The supplement must contain S-Methoprene (CAS #65733-16-6) as an active ingredient at 0.014% and meet specific nutritional requirements, including calcium (11.70-14.04%), phosphorus (5.00-5.50%), salt (18.00-21.60%), magnesium (5.00-6.00%), and potassium (1.00-2.00%). Vendors must submit pricing as a constant price in dollars per ton, which includes all profit, overhead, freight charges, and fees relative to the weekly manufacturer's price list. The bid opening is scheduled for December 12, 2024, at 3 P.M., with electronic bids accepted via email at BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. The contract will run through August 31, 2025, with the TDCJ reserving the right to accept orders at the required amount or plus/minus 10%. Vendors must demonstrate capability for emergency deliveries of at least one truckload within 72 hours of notification.

The procurement includes mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements in accordance with Texas Government Code 2161.252, with specific HUB participation goals ranging from 11.2% for heavy construction to 32.9% for special trade construction and 21.1% for commodities contracts. All bidders, including HUB-certified vendors, must complete and submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response, detailing proposed HUB and non-HUB subcontractors and demonstrating good faith efforts to include HUB vendors. The contract requires monthly compliance reporting and mandates that any modifications to the HSP receive prior approval from the agency. Bidders must provide written justification if HUB goals cannot be met and are encouraged to utilize a provided list of trade organizations and development centers to identify potential HUB subcontractors. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 264 tons of cattle mineral supplement, suggesting a significant but not precisely quantified contract value.