Texas DIR/ESBD #IW254083

TDCJ Procurement of Registered American Quarter Horse Stallions or Mares

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking to procure registered American Quarter Horse stallions or mares for its livestock and agribusiness operations. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), including the Contracts and Procurement Department and Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Department - OEMs and Vendors: - American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is the required registry for all horses - No specific commercial OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to qualified sellers meeting requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Registered American Quarter Horse stallions or mares - Must be AQHA-registered, with registration papers transferred to TDCJ at seller's expense - Horses must be born between 2011 and 2024 - Broke to ride and at least 14 hands tall - Must pass a breeding soundness evaluation (at seller's expense) - Preference for horses with ranch/cattle working bloodlines and AQHA money earnings - Negative Coggins test required; preference for 6-panel negative - Inspected by TDCJ agents for physical soundness and reproductive efficiency - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Horses must be acquired via private treaty or public auction - Delivery must comply with TDCJ security procedures - Registration transfer and health/breeding documentation required - Delivery to TDCJ Goree Unit Livestock Manager or TDCJ Agribusiness in Huntsville, TX - Estimated contract value is approximately $25,000 - Procurement period covers June through August, with purchases made at auctions or via private treaty

Description

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of registered stallions or mares via private treaty or auction. The horses must be born between 2011 and 2024, registered with the American Quarter Horse Association, and meet specific criteria including being broke to ride, passing a breeding soundness evaluation, and being a minimum of 14 hands tall. The procurement covers multiple Texas districts and requires compliance with TDCJ security procedures for deliveries. The estimated contract value is $25,000.

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