Seed Field Grains

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for hybrid corn planting seed through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IW205767, with a bid opening scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 3 P.M. The procurement requires seed for planting across multiple acreage lots totaling 11,639 acres, with a specific requirement of 24,000 seeds per acre. Acceptable seed varieties include specific Pioneer, B-H Genetics, and Dynagro hybrids from 2022 to 2024 production, which must be treated with a combination insecticide-fungicide at manufacturer-specified rates. Delivery is mandated immediately upon award to the TDCJ Pack Warehouse in Navasota, TX, with F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed pricing terms. Each lot must maintain a minimum of 700 acres, with seeds packaged in bags of approximately 80,000 kernels on standard, non-returnable pallets. The seed must meet a minimum cold test germination of 82%, and bidders can submit electronic bids to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or hard copy responses, with faxed bids explicitly not accepted. TDCJ reserves the right to accept overshipments up to 10% of ordered quantities.

The procurement includes mandatory Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) subcontracting requirements in accordance with Texas Government Code 2161.252. All bidders, including certified HUB vendors, must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response, with failure to do so resulting in bid rejection. The state has established HUB participation goals across different contract categories, including 21.1% for commodities contracts. Vendors must provide notice to selected subcontractors within ten working days of contract award and maintain compliance documentation throughout the contract term. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement covers multiple agricultural lots and requires significant seed quantities. The documents do not indicate incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with HUB goals by either committing to subcontracting with HUB vendors that meet the specified percentages or providing documented good faith efforts to engage HUB vendors in the procurement process.