Addendum_S63500 00013909.pdf

This Addendum #1 modifies the Invitation to Bid (ITB #S-63500-00013909) issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the purchase of Alfalfa Hay to support winter elk feeding operations at the Elkhorn Wildlife Area in Baker and Union Counties. The addendum, dated August 14, 2025, clarifies two key procedural matters: bidders may submit hay that has been partially rained on, provided it meets the minimum quality qualifications specified in section 4.4 of the original ITB, and bidders who are not directly delivering the hay may enter "N/A" as the delivery date on the bid submittal form (Attachment D), as ODFW Elkhorn Wildlife Area staff will arrange pickup. The addendum does not constitute a change to the terms, conditions, technical specifications, or requirements of the original ITB but rather serves as clarification regarding bidder eligibility and submission procedures.

The responses provided during the mandatory solicitation question and answer period are for informational purposes only and do not modify the underlying procurement requirements. Bidders must ensure their hay submissions comply with the established quality standards while understanding that delivery logistics will be managed by ODFW staff rather than by individual bidders. This flexibility in delivery arrangements and hay condition acceptance expands the potential bidder pool for this procurement.