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This Government Contract opportunity from Texas was posted on July 31, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Logistics and In-State Delivery of Cotton Bales

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The contract requires the transport and delivery of ginned cotton bales from designated source or storage locations to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities throughout the state. Responsibilities include loading the cotton bales, hauling them via ground transportation to specified TDCJ locations, unloading upon arrival, and providing verified proof-of-delivery documentation for each shipment. All services must be performed in compliance with state regulations and operational requirements set by the agency, ensuring timely and secure delivery across a wide geographic scope within Texas. The work involves consistent coordination with multiple facilities and adherence to strict logistical timelines. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to truck transportation of freight, and is issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responses are due by August 14, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 31, 2026. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or reserved category for small or disadvantaged businesses. All performance activities are confined within Texas, with no geographic constraints beyond state lines, and the work must be executed with reliability and accountability to meet the needs of correctional facility operations. Further details and submission instructions are available through the Texas SmartBuy portal.

General Info

Transport ginned cotton bales to Texas prison facilities with proof of delivery by August 14, 2026.

Agency

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of IW259789.

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Ginned Cotton - IW259789

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AgencyTexas Department of Criminal Justice
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Transport and deliver ginned cotton bales from source or storage to TDCJ facilities across Texas, including load, haul, unload, and proof-of-delivery services.

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