Specifications.pdf

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Sheep Experiment Station has a need to purchase a total of 450 tons of Alfalfa Hay delivered to the Headquarters Facility, Dubois, Idaho and 380 tons of Alfalfa Hay delivered to the Mud Lake Facility, Mud Lake, Idaho

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

LOCATION: U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, Headquarters Facility, Dubois, ID, 4 miles North of Dubois Idaho, on Interstate 15; take Exit 172 and proceed 2 miles East

Specifications for delivery of the Alfalfa Hay at both locations:

Bale Size: Square Bale, 4ft x 4ft x 8ft, tied with twine (commonly referred to as a 1-ton bale) Quantity variance may be up to 3% less than the amount ordered. The Contractor is responsible for removing any amounts that exceed the amount ordered.

QUALITY

USDA Fair or greater 100% Alfalfa hay, harvested in the 2024 or 2025 Growing season, with a RFV of 130% or greater. Exception includes less than 5% grass. Alfalfa hay must be free from spotted knapweed, leafy spurge, mold, excessive weeds, and other foreign matter (e.g., wire, bulk twine, sand, metal, garbage, etc.). Producer supplied RFV analyses will be accepted from certified labs. Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed hay will be inspected by USDA/ARS personnel. The average of the stacks inspected will be used to determine if hay meets the specifications.

DELIVERY

Hay is to be delivered, unloaded and stacked four bales high on designated storage pads at each location. Contractor is required to furnish necessary equipment to complete this requirement.

A weigh slip from a certified scale must accompany each delivery. Weigh slips must show tare and gross weight.

Quantity variance may be up to 3% less than the amount ordered. Contractor is responsible for removing any amounts that exceed the amount ordered.

Delivery can begin August 5, 2025 and must be completed by September 25, 2025.

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.

To preserve the quality of the hay, a tarpaulin must cover all deliveries that occur during rain or snow. Deliveries are subject to inspection by USDA/ARS personnel, and hay not meeting the specifications will be refused; it will be the responsibility of the producer to remove refused hay.