Procurement of Fertilizer plus Application.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking sealed bids to establish a blanket purchase order for the procurement of fertilizer, including delivery and application services. The required fertilizer products, application rates, and delivery locations are detailed in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). The contract period is for one year with two one-year renewal options. Interested bidders must submit their bids by January 9, 2024. No site visits or bidder's conferences are mentioned. Pricing is to be submitted on a per-unit basis, and TDCJ may award to multiple vendors.

The TDCJ has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract, and all respondents, including State of Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response. The TDCJ has set specific HUB goals for this contract, and respondents must provide notice of subcontracting opportunities to Texas certified HUBs and trade organizations, and indicate the percentage of the contract they expect to award to HUBs and non-HUBs. The solicitation does not mention any set-asides, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges.