Limestone

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IM204819 for the procurement of ground limestone for the Wainwright (formerly Eastham) Unit Feedmill located in Lovelady, TX. The solicitation seeks 88 tons of limestone with precise chemical composition specifications, including a minimum of 38.00% calcium, 95.00% calcium carbonate, and 1.00% silica. The limestone must be packaged in approximately 50-pound bags and delivered in loads of approximately 22 tons. Vendors are required to quote freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with unit pricing provided per ton. Bid responses are due on December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with questions accepted until December 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM (CST). Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are also acceptable. Strict delivery requirements and security procedures apply for deliveries to the correctional facility, including mandatory security escorts and prohibitions on contractor staff interactions with inmates.

The IFB includes standard Texas bidder preferences but does not specify any specific set-asides or restrictions on bidding organizations. No incumbent vendors or existing contract information is provided in the documentation. The solicitation does not disclose a specific contract value or budget range for the limestone procurement. While the document includes standard Texas state bidding forms, no particular disadvantaged enterprise designations are highlighted. Vendors must comply with the detailed chemical composition requirements and packaging specifications outlined in the IFB. The procurement appears to be a standard supply contract for a specific correctional facility's feedmill, with emphasis on precise material specifications and secure delivery protocols. Potential bidders should carefully review the chemical composition requirements and delivery specifications to ensure full compliance with the TDCJ's stringent procurement guidelines.