Procurement of Ground Limestone

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking sealed bids to establish a blanket purchase order for the procurement of ground limestone. This is a re-solicitation for this product, and the TDCJ requires a one-year contract with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide a price per ton for the ground limestone, and the TDCJ has set specific deadlines, with bids due by January 2, 2024. The IFB outlines the required quantities, pricing terms, and standard legal language typical of a state-issued procurement solicitation.

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 HUB goals ranging from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the contract category. The procurement will be funded by state sources, but the specific budget amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation. No set-asides, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure requirements are provided in the documentation.