Feed and Feed Supplements for dairy cattle at BCE Correctional Farms

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections multi-award vehicle for Feed and Feed Supplements for Dairy Cattle provides comprehensive nutritional products for state correctional enterprise farms, specifically targeting dairy cattle nutrition across multiple facilities in Waupun, Fox Lake, and Oregon. The vehicle covers a diverse range of feed products including calf starter, energy boosters, protein mixes, heifer premixes, dried distiller's grain, and mineral supplements. These specialized nutritional products are designed to support dairy cattle development across various life stages, with specific focus on nutritional requirements for calves, heifers, and mature dairy cows.

The contract, numbered 10199-M26-AS10199-RFB, includes multiple prime contractors: Alcivia-Landmark Services, Furst-McNess, Insight FS, and United Cooperative. The contract is structured with two distinct lots serving different facility locations and has an initial two-year term with potential for up to three additional one-year renewals. Awarded on July 2, 2025, the vehicle covers the entire state of Wisconsin and allows for cooperative purchasing by other state agencies. Pricing is competitively established, with unit prices varying by product type and ranging from $0.08 per pound for dried distiller's grain to $44.50 per 50-pound bag for energy booster supplements. The vehicle also incorporates supplier diversity provisions, offering 5% price preferences for Minority-Owned and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses.