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 delivery to the TDCJ Agriculture Vet Warehouse located at 810 FM 2821 West, Huntsville, TX 77320, with F.O.B. destination pricing and prepaid freight. Bidders can submit proposals electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to the TDCJ Huntsville office, with electronic submissions limited to 10 MB per email attachment. Key dates include a bid submission deadline of March 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with preliminary questions due by February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST. The TDCJ will post answers to submitted questions on the Electronic State Business Daily by February 27, 2025, allowing potential vendors time to review and prepare comprehensive bids.

The solicitation includes standard vendor certifications requiring compliance with state procurement regulations, including provisions related to suspension/debarment and terrorism watch lists. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate ability to meet procurement requirements and provide the exact pharmaceutical product specified. No detailed information is provided about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or precise budget ranges for this procurement. The bid appears to be a straightforward purchase of a specific veterinary pharmaceutical product with standard state procurement compliance requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure they can meet the precise product specifications, delivery requirements, and submission guidelines outlined in the IFB.