What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice seeks bids for breeding bulls. Bulls purchased will become the immediate property of the TDCJ. Vendors must provide two catalogs and a letter with auction details and vendor information. Catalogs must identify each bull with lot number and EPD information.
Scope of work
- Angus Bulls
- Red Angus Bulls
- Brahman Bulls
- Charolais Bulls
- Brangus Bulls
- Hereford Bulls
- Registration paper transfers to TDCJ Agriculture Administration in active status
Minimum qualifications
- Virgin, purebred bulls born between 09/01/2024 and 12/31/2025
- Registered with American Angus Association, American Red Angus Association, Brahman Breeders Association, International Brangus Breeders Association, America Charolais Association, or American Hereford Association
- Passed a test for Brucellosis within 30 days prior to auction
- Meet Texas Animal Health Commission regulations for TB for transport
- Pass TDCJ pre-auction visual physical inspection
- Pass TDCJ post-delivery Breeding Soundness Evaluation parameters by a TDCJ-contracted Texas A&M Veterinarian
Documents to include with your response
- Letter requesting TDCJ to attend auction including location, date, time, contact name/title, vendor name, phone, fax, email, billing address, and tax ID
- Two auction catalogs with lot numbers and EPD information for required traits
- Interstate health papers (if applicable)
- Beef Cattle Bid Sheet (SOP-13.03 Attachment B)
- Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 Form
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Mail two catalogs and a letter requesting TDCJ to attend your auction to Carolyn Dahlen at 2 Financial Plaza, suite 703, Huntsville, Texas 77340.