Q&A_Version_1_-_08.12.19.docx

Hay for Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals (129AC719Q0059) Questions and Answers Document

Subsequent versions of this document will contain questions from all previous versions.

Version 1: 08/12/2019

Q1 – Can all of the hay be delivered at once or in fewer than 12 months?

A1 – The deliveries will need to be incremental, as we do not have the capacity to store that amount of hay at one time. Hay can be delivered in fewer than 12 months.

Q2 – Is there a maximum amount of hay that can be delivered at one time?

A2 – 207 tons is the maximum amount that can be delivered at one time.

Q3 – 1604 tons divided by 12 months is 133.33 tons - the minimum monthly requirement of 145 tons would bring the 12 month total to 1740 tons. Is there an expectation that the 12th delivery would be more than the 1604 ton total?

A3 – September 15th,, 2019 – September 30th, 2020 was counting as 13 months for delivery, rather than 12 months and 15 days. 1604 tons is the total. If thirteen deliveries are made the minimum delivery amount would be 125 tons with the last delivery being less. If twelve deliveries are made the minimum delivery amount would be 134 tons with the last delivery being less.

Q4 – Since the hay will be incrementally delivered, does the Government require the hay to be in a covered barn at the contractor’s location, the top lay tarped or it does not matter?

A4 – The Government has no requirement the hay be in a covered barn, tarped, etc. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to store the hay in such a manner that when delivered to the government it is well cured, and free of dust, mold, weeds, and foreign material.

Q5 – Will the Government accept more than 1604 tons?

A5 – Based on variation in quantity of weight, the Government could accept more or less than 1604 tons. In addition, the Government may also make an award for more than 1604 tons or less than 1604 tons. The government reserves the right to reduce or increase the actual number of tons awarded at the quoted price based on budgetary limits (i.e. the government is soliciting for 100 tons of hay, has estimated each ton at $1.00 a therefore has a $100.00 budget. The government receives two quotes, one for $0.75/ton and one for $0.95. The government may award at the $0.75/ton price a total of 133 tons instead of the 100. Or, the government receives two quotes, one for $1.05/ton and one for $1.10/ton, the government may award at the $1.10/ton a total 90 tons instead of 100.)