Nutrient Management

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 696-AG-25-B017 for agricultural environmental services, specifically seeking a contractor to develop and manage Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs) and Nutrient Utilization Plans (NUPs) for 12 livestock facilities encompassing approximately 145 fields. The solicitation requires a qualified Nutrient Management Specialist with appropriate licensing or certification to provide comprehensive environmental compliance services, including Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) permit renewals and Notices of Intent (NOIs). The contract term will span an initial base period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with potential renewals for four additional one-year periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for initial and renewal NMPs, associated NUPs, and CAFO renewals, with pricing subject to potential annual adjustments based on the Producer Prices Index for Gasoline. The bid deadline is set for September 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, and bidders are required to submit monthly compliance reports and adhere to state and federal environmental regulations.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 26.0% for all other services contracts, which mandates that bidders submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their proposal. Potential bidders are strongly advised to proactively submit their contact information (name, phone number, and email address) to the designated TDCJ contact to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering 12 TDCJ units and 145 fields suggests a significant scope of work. The TDCJ reserves the right to determine which specific services will be utilized under the contract, providing flexibility in service implementation. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, environmental compliance expertise, and a commitment to meeting the HUB subcontracting requirements to be considered for this agricultural environmental services contract.