Attachment_2_-_Specification_for_Starkey_Hay.docx

ATTACHMENT 2

Starkey Experimental Forest & Range Union County, Oregon For Starkey Hay

SPECIFICATION

This supply contract is to provide certified weed-free alfalfa hay from the current year’s crop; delivered to Starkey Experimental Forest and Range hay barn (map and directions attached), USFS to unload and stack. 160 tons in Mid-sized or big rectangular bales, up to 3'X4'X8' (Maximum Weight of 1500 lbs. per bales) 160 tons, and 2 string bales, not to exceed 2’x2’x5 in size (100 tons).

Feed analysis report and weed free certifications are required prior to first delivery.

Hay must meet ALL of the following criteria to be acceptable:

1. Current year's crop

2. Second or third crop alfalfa, no grass

3. Feed analysis report to certify: (3a) minimum 16% crude protein, (3b) minimum 55% TDN.

4. Certified weed-free, field certification prior to harvest. Certification report required.

5. Free of mold

6. Big bales must be stacked cross-ways on delivery, recognizing that this will reduce tonnage per load.

7. Delivery and unloading will be scheduled Mon. - Thurs. 7AM to 3 PM.

Feed analysis report and weed free certifications are required prior to first delivery.

Bids for this contract will be evaluated based on price.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM:

The Contractor shall identify the quality control inspection system it will use to ensure that contract specifications will be achieved. At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor shall produce written inspection records in a format and at times and places satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer and be maintained until the date of contract closure. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN:

A feed analysis report will be required to certify the standards listed above. Certification of weed-free status will be required. Visual inspection prior to unloading will be used to determine that the hay is mold free and consistent.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

Weight tickets from certified truck scales, empty and loaded, will be required for each load to determine quantity delivered.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Deliveries may begin as soon as the crop is available, and must be completed by September 30, 2018