Procurement of Poisons Insecticides and Fungicides Liquid

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for goods or services through a competitive procurement process governed by standard state terms and conditions. While the specific goods or services are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement requires bidders to submit sealed bids on designated TDCJ forms, time-stamped at the specified office by the March 3, 2026 deadline (note: the posting date of March 23, 2026 appears to post-date the due date, suggesting this may be a historic or corrected posting). Bids must include firm pricing for 30 days from the bid opening date, quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid unless otherwise specified. All items must be new, unused, and of current production unless otherwise noted. Delivery must occur within 14 calendar days of award unless otherwise specified. The State reserves the right to award based on low line item bid, low total, or any combination serving the State's best interest, and may extend contracts up to three months at its sole discretion. Bidders must provide valid Texas Identification Numbers and Federal Employer Identification Numbers, comply with E-Verify requirements for all employees and subcontractors, and maintain compliance with suspension and debarment status, antitrust laws, child support obligations, and accessibility standards per 1 TAC Chapter 213.

This procurement includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement applicable to all respondents, including state-certified HUBs, where subcontracting opportunities are probable. The TDCJ has established a statewide HUB goal of 3.00 percent across all contract categories, including heavy construction, building construction, special trade construction, professional services, other services, and commodities. Prime contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts through either Method A (identifying and committing to specific Texas-certified HUB subcontractors to meet or exceed the goal) or Method B (notifying at least three certified HUBs and two trade organizations or development centers with a minimum of seven working days for responses before bid submission). If awarded, prime contractors must provide notice to selected subcontractors within ten working days, submit compliance reports, seek agency approval for any modifications to the HUB Subcontracting Plan, and allow on-site reviews. No specific contract award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. All software, reports, data, and materials prepared during contract performance become exclusive property of the State of Texas, and the contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation and availability of funds.