Veterinary Pharmaceuticals

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for veterinary pharmaceuticals, specifically seeking 128 units of Bovilis Vista Once SQ in 50-dose vials manufactured by Merck Animal Health. The procurement requires the pharmaceutical product to have at least one year of expiration from the purchase date, with delivery specified to the TDCJ Agriculture Vet Warehouse located at 810 FM 2821 West, Huntsville, TX 77320. Bidders must submit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed, with electronic submissions preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. The bid submission deadline is February 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a question submission cutoff of January 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Vendor submissions must be in Microsoft Office formats or PDF for signed documents, with a 10 MB email size limit, and hard copy submissions are also acceptable. Electronic submissions require compliance with specific formatting requirements, and vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the contract specifications.

The IFB includes preference options for Texas-based businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and other qualifying enterprise categories, suggesting potential set-aside opportunities for disadvantaged or local businesses. Vendors must maintain direct deposit capabilities and comply with state procurement regulations, including participation in the E-Verify system for employee eligibility verification. Additional requirements include various certifications regarding conflicts of interest and debarment status. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be a targeted purchase of a specific veterinary pharmaceutical product for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or current contract values, indicating this may be a new procurement or replacement contract. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with state contracting restrictions and provide all necessary documentation to be considered for the award.