Mixed Feed

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation number IW204848 for the procurement of 25 tons of mixed bulk liquid feed for beef cattle. The specific product required is Purina Product Part #3005063-801, which must have a minimum of 32% crude protein and 10% crude fat, composed of molasses products, vegetable oil, urea, ammonium polyphosphate, and various minerals and vitamins. Delivery is scheduled for January 2025 to two TDCJ facilities: the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, TX and the Ellis Unit in Huntsville, TX. The bid opening is set for December 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM, with vendor questions accepted until December 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM (CST). Bidders must submit responses either electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (preferred method, with a 10MB attachment limit) or provide one original signed hard copy to TDCJ Contracts and Procurement. Specifications require FOB destination pricing with freight prepaid and allowed, and vendors must submit specification data sheets demonstrating compliance with feed composition requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business preferences, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders are required to submit documentation in Microsoft Office formats or PDF for signed documents, and faxed bids will not be accepted. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the document does not specify an anticipated contract value or budget range. Electronic submissions are preferred, with bidders limited to 10MB attachments per email. The procurement appears to be a straightforward supply contract for specialized cattle feed, with technical compliance and meeting precise nutritional specifications being key evaluation criteria. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate their ability to provide the exact Purina product with the specified nutritional profile and meet the delivery requirements to the two specified TDCJ units.