SB_hulls_contract_July-Sept_17.docx

Request for Quote Company Name: ___________________________

Title: Soybean Hulls

The USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) requires on-site delivery of soybean hulls to the USMARC feed mill. Contractor is to provide all transportation required for delivery. Delivery of soybean hulls must be in a live bottom truck. All soybean hulls not meeting standards defined in this solicitation will be rejected.

Product Specification: Soybean hulls with a minimum of 8% crude protein, minimum .5% crude fat, and a maximum 40% crude fiber.

Scheduling Process: The Soybean hulls order and schedule for the following week will be placed with the contractor the prior Tuesday. This order will define the number of tons 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. The bid will be placed as a fixed price per ton. This price will be multiplied by the number of tons delivered in each load. (For example, 16 tons were delivered in a load. Your bid was $140.00 per ton. You will be paid $2240.00 for that load (16 * $140)). Please submit a bid for each month. You will be paid the price per ton for the loads delivered during that particular month.

Bid: $____________for 3 Loads for July.

Bid: $____________for 6 Loads for August.

Bid: $____________for 7 Loads for September.

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 July 1st through September 30th. The contractor will not be obligated to perform this contract after September 30th 2017.

Delivery Instructions: Delivery will be made Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 3:00PM or by appointment at the USMARC feed mill. 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. Delivery of soybean hulls must be in a live bottom truck unloaded at the feedmill.

SAM: Vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.sam.gov. You will need to your Tax ID, Duns Number, Bradstreet number and banking information.

Contract Parameters: USMARC will order a minimum of 125 tons. Contract will be based on number of loads with an average of 15-25 tons/load average.

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.

PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card.

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

Your Full Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________