Live Pullets

The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Live Pullets. The solicitation is for state agencies, institutions of higher education, and cooperative purchasing members in the jurisdictions of Travis County and the City of Austin. The contract will require the successful bidder to provide live pullets that meet specific requirements for vaccinations, body weight, shank length, beak condition, and acceptable pullet strains. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and FOB destination, with potential price adjustments after the initial contract term. Bids are due by November 28, 2023, at 1:30 pm Central Time, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 9, 2023. CPA will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, risk of non-performance, and best value to the state.

The solicitation does not include a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirement, but respondents must provide an insurance statement of intent. The contract term is from the effective date through December 31, 2024, with four one-year renewal options. The IFB does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any details on the award value or budget range for this procurement.