Live Pullets

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Live Pullets. The primary customer for these items is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The IFB outlines the requirements for delivering healthy, vigorous live pullets between 15-18 weeks old, including vaccination and specification requirements. Estimated quantities are provided, but no minimum purchase is guaranteed. Responses are due on January 23, 2024 by 1:30 pm Central Time. The initial contract term is from the effective date through December 31, 2024, with four one-year renewal options. The IFB specifies a firm, all-inclusive pricing structure with potential price adjustments based on supporting cost documentation. Respondents must have at least two years of experience providing over 5,000 live pullets per month to government agencies or private egg producers. The award will be made to the respondent(s) providing the best value to the State of Texas for each line item.

The solicitation includes preferences for certain products and services, including those produced in Texas, by service-disabled veterans, and from economically depressed or blighted areas. No set-asides or incumbent information is provided. The solicitation does not contain details about funding requirements, sources, or amounts, but it does state that payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days, and respondents can offer expedited payment discounts.