2008 Barley Straw Contract.doc

Mud Lake Facility

02. Description and Specifications

LOCATION ( U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, MUD LAKE Facility, 1 Mile West of Mud Lake, Idaho on Highway 33.

TYPE ( Barley Straw

Size: 4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft bale tied with twine (commonly referred to as ( ton bale)

QUANTITY ( 100 Tons

QUALITY

Straw should be free from mold, excessive weeds and other foreign matter (e.g., wire, bulk twine, sand, metal, tires, garbage, etc.).

Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed straw will be inspected by USDA/ARS personnel. The average of the stacks inspected will be used to determine if straw meets the specifications.

DELIVERY

Straw is to be delivered, unloaded and stacked four bales high on designated hay storage pads at the LOCATION described above.

A weigh slip from a certified scale must accompany each delivery.

Delivery can begin upon notification of bid acceptance and must be completed by October 31, 2008.

Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance. NO DELIVERIES AFTER 2:30 PM.

Deliveries are subject to inspection by USDA/ARS personnel, and straw not meeting the aforementioned specifications will be refused; it will be the responsibility of the producer to remove refused straw.

Headquarters Facility

01. Description and Specifications

LOCATION ( U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, Headquarters Facility, Dubois, ID

From Dubois, ID: 4 miles North on Interstate 15; take Exit 172 and proceed 2 miles East

TYPE ( Barley Straw

Size: 4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft bale tied with twine (commonly referred to as ( ton bale)

QUANTITY ( 100 Tons

QUALITY

Straw should be free from mold, excessive weeds and other foreign matter (e.g., wire, bulk twine, sand, metal, tires, garbage, etc.).

Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed straw will be inspected by USDA/ARS personnel. The average of the stacks inspected will be used to determine if straw meets the specifications.

DELIVERY

Straw is to be delivered, unloaded and stacked four bales high on designated hay storage pads at the LOCATION described above.

A weigh slip from a certified scale must accompany each delivery.

Delivery can begin upon notification of bid acceptance and must be completed by October 31, 2008.

Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance. NO DELIVERIES AFTER 2:30 PM.

Deliveries are subject to inspection by USDA/ARS personnel, and straw not meeting the aforementioned specifications will be refused; it will be the responsibility of the producer to remove refused straw.