Sow Lactation Premix

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Sow Lactation Premix, with bid number IM229648. The procurement seeks 10.0000 tons of a custom mix lactation premix to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Freedmill located in Tennessee Colony, TX. Detailed nutritional specifications are required, including precise percentages for crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, calcium, salt, phosphorus, and various vitamins and minerals. The premix must be packaged in 48-pound double-walled, plastic-lined bags, carried with rice hulls, and ground to a free-flowing, non-dusty consistency. Bidders must submit electronic bids to bids@tdcj.texas.gov by October 03, 2025 at 3 P.M., with bid prices to remain firm for 30 days and delivered F.O.B. destination with prepaid and allowed freight. Evaluation criteria will include price, performance history, and conformance to specifications, with the TDCJ reserving the right to make awards based on best value considerations.

The solicitation requires bidders to comply with Texas state purchasing regulations and various federal compliance requirements, including E-Verify system verification and accessibility standards. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, there may be potential preferences for Texas-based businesses. Bidders will need to demonstrate capability to meet the precise nutritional and packaging specifications for the lactation premix. The procurement does not specify a detailed budget range, but the volume of 10.0000 tons suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their ability to meet the detailed nutritional and packaging requirements, with an emphasis on precision and quality of the custom feed premix for the TDCJ facility. Additional compliance requirements include verifying eligibility through the E-Verify system and adhering to state and federal procurement guidelines.