Questions_Addressed_0001.docx
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- 800 TONS ALFALFA HAY Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140L6224Q0011
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This document is a set of questions and answers related to Solicitation 140L6224Q0011 for the procurement of 800 tons of alfalfa hay by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Region.
The key details are:
- The solicitation allows for 2024 premium #1 alfalfa hay to be delivered during the period of performance from 04/19/2024 to 07/31/2024.
- The contractor is responsible for unloading and stacking the hay bales at the Rock Springs WH&B Facility, which does not have a physical address but is located approximately 2 miles off I-80.
- Delivery can begin once the contract is awarded, with the contractor making arrangements with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to have at least six semi-truck loads of hay per week delivered to the facility.
- The hay must be free from any weather-related damage, and only bale sizes of 3 feet x 4 feet by 8 feet or 3 feet x 3 feet x 8 feet will be accepted.
- The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, and quotes are due by 2:00 PM MST on April 15, 2024, with questions due by 12:00 PM MST on April 11, 2024.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sol_140L6224Q0011_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment_2-_Statement_of_Work_-_Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sol_140L6224Q0011.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1-_Clauses_and_Provisions_140L6224Q0011.docx | DOCX document |
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AMD 001
Questions Addressed Solicitation: 140L6224Q0011 800 Tons of Hay
1. Solicitation SOW calls out that 800 tons of alfalfa hay, from 2023 crop. With the start of the 2024 hay season, the quality of hay requested is hard to find. All high-quality hay has already been sold, preparing for 2024 season. So, we would like to submit a bid using 2024 premium #1 alfalfa. Please advise, would that be acceptable?
a. 2024 hay will be accepted as long as delivery is within the period of performance (04/19/2024 – 07/31/2024).
2. Will we be responsible for unloading the hay as well? Can BLM arrange to have a loader and someone to run it there?
a. Please see statement of work, page 3, unloading at destination a-g. The Contractor is responsible for unloading and stacking the hay bales. BLM will not arrange to have a loader and someone to run it. Per statement of work the Contractor shall provide appropriate machinery to unload the hay and stack the hay.
3. If awarded will contractor be responsible for transport of loader to and from facility. deprecation and wear and tear and maintenance of equipment?
a. Contractor is responsible for providing appropriate machinery and operator to perform the work. The machinery can be left at location until the contract is complete.
4. April 15th award of bid what do I do on weather as still have snow. Do loads need Tarped?
a. Per statement of work hay must free from any weather-related damage.
5. How fast soon can I start delivery of hay?
a. Once contract is awarded delivery of hay can begin per statement of work 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday.
6. Do we have to provide the forklift that will be unloading the alfalfa/hay at the delivery location, or is there already a forklift there that will be unloading the semi-truck?
a. Please see statement of work, page 3, unloading at destination a-g. Per statement of work the Contractor shall provide appropriate machinery to unload the hay and stack the hay.
7. In order to deliver 800 Tons of alfalfa, there will be numerous trucks that will need to be sent, is there a window of how many trucks per day, week, or month need to be delivered?
a. Per the statement of work The Contractor will make arrangements with the COR to have at least six (6) semi-truck loads of hay per week delivered to the Rock Springs WH&B Facility.
8. What is the exact unloading location or address? The solicitation lists Rock Springs, WY.
a. The facility does not have a physical address. Located approximately 2 miles off the I-80 freeway. Rock Springs WH&B Facility, Lionkol Road HWY 191 N, Rock Springs, WY 82901. When awarded there will be coordination with COR.
9. It the BLM unloading site near town or 20 or 30 miles outside of town...?
a. Please see response to question 8.
10. Can it be 50% Brome?
a. No, it cannot be 50% brome the requirement is for alfalfa hay.
11. Will you accept smaller bales than what is specified?
a. No, per the statement of work only bale sizes accepted would be 3 feet x 4 feet by 8 feet bales or 3 feet x 3 feet x 8 feet bales.
12. Will you accept part of the order from 2023 crop and part from a cutting this June delivered by July?
a. 2023 or 2024 hay will be accepted as long as delivery is within the period of performance (04/19/2024 – 07/31/2024).
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