Mixed Feed

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for mixed feed through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for 25 tons of bulk liquid feed for beef cattle. The specific procurement involves Purina product #3005063-801, a 32% protein liquid feed to be delivered to two TDCJ facilities: the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, TX and the Ellis Unit in Huntsville, TX. Vendor requirements include submitting specification data sheets demonstrating compliance with precise nutritional specifications, including minimum levels of 32% crude protein, 10% crude fat, 1.75% calcium, 1% phosphorus, 2% potassium, 0.75% salt, and 12,000 IU/LB Vitamin A, with a maximum 30% moisture content. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with vendor questions due by December 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with hard copy submissions also accepted. The bid requires F.O.B. destination pricing with freight prepaid and allowed.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, which may include security escort protocols and specific interaction limitations with inmates. Additional vendor requirements include submitting maintenance direct deposit information and a substitute W-9 form. While no specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the documents, the procurement is for a defined quantity of 25 tons of feed. The bid documents suggest potential for a straightforward procurement process with clear technical specifications and delivery requirements. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical compliance with nutritional specifications, provide appropriate documentation, and be prepared to meet the security protocols associated with delivering to correctional facilities.