Distillers_Solicitation-ARS_April_and_May_2017_(2).docx

Request for Quote Company Name: ___________________________

Title: Corn Based Wet Distillers Grain, with solubles

The USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) requires on-site delivery of wet distillers grain to the USMARC feedlot. Contractor is to provide all transportation required for delivery. All WDGS not meeting standards defined in this solicitation will be rejected.

Product Specification: Corn Based Wet Distillers Grains with solubles without the oil removed; dry matter content will be 30% at minimum and 39% maximum. The product cannot be a “modified” or “dried” product.

Scheduling Process: The WDGS order and schedule for the following week will be placed with the contractor the prior Tuesday. This order will define the number of ton needed for the upcoming week and outline the delivery schedule. A signed order will be placed with the contractor by the end of Tuesday.

Bid: Your price per ton for acquisition, transportation, profit, and etc. This price will be multiplied by the number of tons delivered in each load. (For example, 26.5 tons were delivered in a load. Your bid was $99.50 per ton. You will be paid $2,636.75 for that load (26.5 * $99.50)). Please submit a bid for each month. You will be paid the price per ton for the loads delivered during that particular month.

Bid: $____________ per ton.

Please note: Your bid is for every ton that you will deliver under this contract during specified month.

Period of Performance: Date of award is April 1st , 2017 through May 31st, 2017. The contractor will not be obligated to perform this contract after May 31st 2017.

Delivery Instructions: Delivery will be made Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 3:00PM or by appointment at the USMARC feedlot. Delivery will be at the discretion of the buyer and will span the length of the contract. Contractor shall provide, with each invoice, delivery tickets, to include load weights (in and out) and total tons delivered.

Contract Parameters: USMARC will order a minimum of 2000 ton and a maximum of 3500 tons from this contract. USMARC estimates this contract will be for approximately 2700 tons. 1300 in April and 1400 in May

Evaluation Criteria: This procurement is a ‘best-value’ procurement. An award will be based upon the evaluation of the following criteria:

1. Past Performance

2. Product Quality

3. Price

Invoices should be mailed to:

USMARC, Attn: Donita Furman, PO Box 166, Clay Center, NE 68933.

Payment Process:

Payments for this contract will come from USDA, ARS, USMARC, after product is delivered and invoice has been processed.

By submitting your response, you certify that you are authorized to represent and bind your company.

Your Full Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________