Procurement of Poisons Insecticides and Fungicides Dry

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is procuring goods and/or services through a competitive sealed bid process with a submission deadline of April 24, 2026. While the specific goods or services are not detailed in the provided documentation, bidders must submit bids on TDCJ-specified forms with unit pricing and firm quotes that remain valid for 30 days from the bid opening date. All bidders are required to obtain a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on the low line item bid, low total bid, or any combination serving the State's best interests, and may reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. All goods must be new, unused, and of current production unless otherwise specified, with pricing quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. Electrical items must comply with OSHA standards and carry appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Payment will be made thirty calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, with direct deposit encouraged and a completed W-9 form required for all awarded vendors.

The TDCJ imposes comprehensive compliance requirements and affirmations that all bidders must satisfy, including suspension and debarment certifications, antitrust compliance, E-Verify requirements for employees, child support obligations under Texas Family Code Section 231.006, and various prohibitions related to boycotts, foreign ownership, and critical infrastructure participation. Bidders must comply with all Texas purchasing rules and regulations and certify their ability to meet the State's requirements. The procurement documentation does not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No budget range or award value is specified in the available documentation. All contracts are subject to termination for unavailability of funds beyond the current fiscal year, and the State retains full ownership of all materials, documents, and data produced under the contract.