Barley Straw Specs 2021.doc

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service has a need to purchase a total of 140 tons of Barley

Straw delivered to the headquarters facility, 6 mile north of Dubois, Idaho and 70 total tons of Barley Straw delivered to the Mud Lake feedlot LOCATION: U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, MUD LAKE Facility, 2 Mile West of Mud Lake, Idaho on Highway 33.

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

Below are specifications for delivery of the Barley Straw at both locations:

Bale Size: Square Bale, 4ft x 4ft x 8ft, tied with twine (commonly referred to as a 1-ton bale)

QUALITY

2021 Growing season only, will be accepted

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 storage pads at each location. Contractor will be required to furnish all the necessary equipment required to complete this job.

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 9,2021

Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance. NO DELIVERIES AFTER 4:30 PM.

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

Quantity variance shall be no greater than 10% of tonnage at each location.