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Purchase of Mixed Flower Seed For TxDOT Austin District (Highway District 14)

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601320000063608State & Local

Submission Closed08/06/2024, 03:00:00 PM CDT

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Solicitation # 36C78627Q0003

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Solicitation # 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54119

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Solicitation # 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54118

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AI Contract Overview

This contract involves the purchase of Mixed Flower Seed specifically for the Texas Department of Transportation's Austin District (Highway District 14). It is a re-advertisement of a previous solicitation, with all updates, addendums, and relevant information to be posted on the designated website, which respondents are advised to monitor closely. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2024, and responses are due by August 6, 2024, with no submissions accepted after this deadline. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 111998, which pertains to unspecified miscellaneous crop farming. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Dustin Fraticelli, reachable via email or phone, and additional details or responses can be accessed through the provided online link.

General Info

Agency

Texas Department of Transportation

NAICS

111998 - All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming

Place of Performance

TX, USA

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 23

Solicitation

Notice updatedJul 23

Response deadline changed from Aug 6, 2024 to Aug 7, 2024. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineAug 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/06/2024, 03:00:00 PM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyTexas Department of Transportation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyTexas Department of Transportation

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Dustin Fraticelli

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of Mixed Flower Seed for TxDOT Austin District (Highway District 14). This is a re-advertisement of Solicitation No. 601320000061986NOTE: ALL INFORMATION OR CHANGES RELATED TO THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE. RESPONDENTS SHOULD MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY ADDENDUMS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, OR CHANGES. THE OPENING DATE SPECIFIED ON THIS POSTING IS THE DUE DATE FOR SUBMITTAL OF RESPONSES. RESPONSE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE OPENING DATE AND TIME.