IW208327A

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for veterinary pharmaceuticals, specifically seeking 39 units of Longrange Cattle Dewormer 500 ML manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The procurement requires F.O.B. destination pricing with freight prepaid and allowed, with delivery mandated to the TDCJ Agriculture Vet Warehouse located at 810 FM 2821 West, Huntsville, TX 77320. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of March 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST, with vendor questions due by February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST. Vendors may submit bids either electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to TDCJ's Huntsville office, with electronic submissions limited to 10 MB per email attachment. The IFB includes comprehensive vendor certification requirements related to suspension/debarment, terrorism watch lists, and compliance with state procurement regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations beyond standard state procurement compliance requirements. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are highlighted in the documentation. While no specific award value or budget range is detailed in the available information, the procurement is focused on a targeted veterinary pharmaceutical acquisition for 39 units of a specific cattle dewormer product. Potential bidders must carefully review the full IFB documentation to ensure complete compliance with TDCJ's procurement guidelines and vendor certification requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward product acquisition with standard state government contracting protocols governing the bidding and award process.