Liquid Fertilizers

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Statewide Procurement Division has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. 304T-25-335M1.1) for liquid fertilizers to be delivered to various Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facilities across three distinct Texas zones. The procurement seeks two primary types of liquid fertilizers: Clear Liquid Fertilizer 29-0-0-3s with 0.05% Liquid Zinc Chelate and Ammonium Phosphate 11-37-0, with specific quantity requirements of 25 tons for Zone 1, 500 tons for Zone 4, and 1,350 tons for Zone 5. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2025, with options for four potential renewals through September 1, 2028, and a possible one-year extension. Pricing will be determined through two methods: a contractor's constant method based on Green Markets pricing for Urea Ammonium Nitrate, and a simple fixed price method, with potential annual adjustments using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for mixed fertilizers. The bid response is due on April 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm Central Time, and will serve state agencies, institutions of higher education, and cooperative purchasing members.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference considerations, particularly favoring Texas-based businesses, businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, and those meeting specific environmental or economic development criteria. Vendors must comply with extensive legal and ethical requirements, including anti-discrimination policies, environmental protection standards, and certifications regarding foreign terrorist organizations. The procurement allows for equivalent products to the referenced manufacturers (Macrosource and Liquid Products LLC), providing flexibility in product selection. Respondents must complete comprehensive documentation, including Attachment A's "Execution of Response" form, which requires detailed company information, contact details, and legal certifications. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers substantial fertilizer quantities across multiple Texas zones, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must also be prepared to meet stringent insurance requirements, maintain confidentiality, and understand that their performance may be tracked and potentially posted on the Vendor Performance Tracking System.