Alfalfa Hay Dubois ID

MOD 1
Due to the lack of participation in this procurement action I have extended the closing date till Monday 24 COB. Interested firms can resubmit if you wish if you have already presented a proposal.

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The USDA, Agricultural Research Service in Dubois ID has a need to purchase a total of 195 tons of Alfalfa Hay delivered to the headquarters facility, 6 miles north of Dubois (exit #172), Idaho and 192 tons of Alfalfa Hay delivered to the Mud Lake feedlot

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 From Dubois, ID: 4 miles North on Interstate 15; take Exit 172 and proceed 2 miles East
Below are 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 shall be no greater than 10% of tonnage at each location.

QUALITY
Relative Feed Value (RFV; based on wet chemistry analyses) of 130 or greater
100% Alfalfa hay that was harvested in the 2017 Growing season, free from grass, mold, excessive weeds and other foreign matter (e.g., wire, bulk twine, sand, metal, garbage, etc.).
Producers 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.
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 19, 2018
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 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.

OPTIONS
Depending on available funds, at the time of the contract award, there will be options for additional 50 ton increments of Alfalfa Hay at each location:

Complete and return the completed RFQ 1232sd18q0030 Attached to the attention of Fred Gifford as listed in this notice

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