Variety Seeds
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- IW221585
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC codes
- 10151504 Chili seeds or seedlings
- 10151507 Cucumber seeds or seedlings
- 10151508 Eggplant seeds or seedlings
- 10151521 Sweet pepper seeds or seedlings
- 10151538 Chickpea seeds or seedlings
- 10151542 Tarwi seed or seedlings
- 10152402 Turnip seeds or seedlings
- 10151518 Tomato seeds or seedlings
- 10151544 Pallar seed or seedlings
- 10151509 Endive seeds or seedlings
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- 10151526 Cabbage seeds or seedlings
- 10151511 Leek seeds or seedlings
- 10151811 Ginseng roots or seedlings
- 10151510 Garlic seeds or seedlings
- 10152404 Carrot seeds or seedlings
- 10151812 Mushroom seeds or seedlings
- 10151524 Parsley seeds or seedlings
- 10152401 Potato seeds or seedlings
- 10151525 Broccoli seeds or seedlings
- 10151500 Vegetable seeds and seedlings
- 10152300 Legume seeds and seedlings
- 10152400 Tuber seeds and seedlings
- 10151503 Celery seeds or seedlings
- 10151505 Courgette seeds or seedlings
- 10151506 Pea seeds or seedlings
- 10151512 Lettuce seeds or seedlings
- 10151513 Corn seeds or seedlings
- 10151514 Melon seeds or seedlings
- 10151515 Onion seeds or seedlings
- 10151517 Spinach seeds or seedlings
- 10151520 Chard seeds or seedlings
- 10151522 Beet seeds or seedlings
- 10151523 Cauliflower seeds or seedlings
- 10151531 Brussel sprout seeds or seedlings
- 10151532 Squash seeds or seedlings
- 10151533 Okra seeds or seedlings
- 10151536 Caigua seeds or seedlings
- 10151537 Asparagus seeds or seedlings
- 10151539 Fava or broad bean seeds or seedlings
- 10151543 Lentil seed or seedlings
- 10151820 Dill seed or seedlings
- 10152301 Bean seeds or seedlings
- 10152302 Soya seeds or seedlings
- 10152403 Sweet potato seeds or seedlings
- 10152405 Radish seeds or seedlings
- Point of contact
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- Catherine Cain catherine.cain@tdcj.texas.gov (936) 437-3866
Opportunity details come from txsmartbuy.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for a comprehensive vegetable seed procurement through Invitation for Bids (IFB) TM221585, specifically targeting seeds for various vegetable varieties including carrot, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard green, mustard green, spinach green, turnip green, lettuce, and yellow squash. The bid requires seeds with stringent quality specifications, including minimum purity rates of 98-99%, germination rates of 85-90%, and specific seed count ranges per pound. Deliverables must be packaged in containers ranging from 1 pound to 100 M, with required fungicide treatment, and delivered to the TDCJ Pack Warehouse in Navasota, TX. The bid opening is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with bidders required to provide unit pricing and comply with Texas state purchasing regulations. Evaluation criteria will likely include adherence to seed quality specifications, pricing, packaging requirements, and compliance with state contracting guidelines.
The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 21.1%, indicating a strong preference for engaging economically disadvantaged businesses in the contract execution. Potential bidders must complete a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) demonstrating good faith efforts to involve Texas certified HUB vendors, including providing notice to potential subcontractors and maintaining comprehensive documentation of outreach efforts. The contract falls under the Commodities Contracts Category and requires compliance with various state regulations, including E-Verify requirements and specific Texas identification number provisions. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the seed procurement suggests a potentially significant contract value. Bidders must also demonstrate compliance with additional governmental code provisions related to contracting and procurement, with support available from HUB program representatives including Jemelle Spivey, Grace Dominguez, and Yolanda Crawford.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ESBD_428040_1749763099687_696-5-IW221585 - HSP.pdf | ||
| ESBD_428040_1749763071178_696-5-IW221585.pdf |
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