The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IW220441 for poultry transportation services, specifically seeking vendors to transport "spent hens" from up to twenty-six poultry houses across six TDCJ units. The solicitation requires vendors to provide live haul trailers with specific equipment specifications, including 53-foot trailers with hydraulic lift gates, cage stabilizer bars, and temperature regulation features. Vendors must be capable of transporting 9,600 live birds per load using 16 cages that hold up to 10 birds each, with each bird being approximately three pounds and up to twenty months old. The transportation will cover multiple TDCJ locations, including Beto Unit, Wainwright Farm, Ellis Unit, Wynne Unit, Memorial Unit, and Clemens Trustee Camp II. The initial contract term is from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods through August 31, 2030. Bids are due by 3:00 PM CT on July 17, 2025, and the TDCJ will evaluate proposals based on pricing, vendor performance, and compliance with specifications. The procurement strongly encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with a specific HUB goal of 26.0% for other services contracts. Vendors must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to engage Texas certified HUB vendors, including notifying potential subcontractors and documenting outreach efforts. The solicitation includes comprehensive terms and conditions that require vendors to comply with various state government codes, use the E-Verify system for employment eligibility, and provide necessary documentation. Vendors must also adhere to administrative requirements such as electronic funds transfer, shipping guidelines, and potential audit investigations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract covers transportation services for multiple TDCJ units, suggesting a significant potential contract value. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, compliance, and opportunities for diverse business participation, with detailed guidelines for vendors to follow throughout the bidding and potential contract execution phases.
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ESBD_430358_1750772498278_IW220441 Exhibit J.1.pdf | 339KB | 6/24/25 | ||
ESBD_430358_1750772526247_Disclaimer.pdf | 12KB | 6/24/25 | ||
ESBD_430358_1750772429604_IW220441.pdf | 500KB | 6/24/25 | ||
ESBD_430358_1750772499814_IW220441 Exhibit J.2.pdf | 1015KB | 6/24/25 |