Procurement Information~15.docx

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to establish one or more contracts for the purchase of high-quality, weed-free alfalfa hay for winter elk feeding operations. The procurement seeks 2025 alfalfa hay with a strong preference for Second Crop Alfalfa, though First and Third Crop Alfalfa will be considered with alternate pricing. The hay will be distributed across ten feeding sites located in Baker and Union Counties to support wildlife management efforts. Bid submissions were due by August 28, 2025, following the solicitation posting on August 7, 2025. The contract does not specify site visits or bidders' conferences in the available documentation, and award dates and contract term details are not explicitly provided in the summary materials.

The procurement indicates potential for multiple contract awards, suggesting flexibility in vendor selection and the possibility of splitting purchases among several suppliers. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The exact budget range and total hay volume requirements are not specified in the available materials, though the procurement indicates a substantial volume will be needed to support winter feeding operations across multiple county locations. The solicitation is open to qualified hay producers who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the complete ITB document (S-63500-00013909 ITB~1.pdf).