Purchase of Grass and Alfalfa Hay for the Ridgecre

This combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the Bureau of Land Management California Region seeks quotes for the purchase of 1,800 tons of grass and alfalfa hay to supply the Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Facility. Quotes are due by July 20, 2023 and will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis based on meeting all specifications and requirements outlined in the statement of work. The period of performance is August 1, 2023 through February 1, 2024 under solicitation number 140L1223Q0060.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses with average annual receipts less than $2.5 million as defined under NAICS code 111940 for hay farming. The statement of work requires 900 tons of hay in small bales weighing 90-120 pounds each and 900 tons in medium or large bales weighing 900-1500 pounds or 1000-2000 pounds respectively. Bales must be from the current or prior year's crop, domestically grown with 60-80% grass and 20-40% alfalfa, and without noxious weeds. Delivery and stacking is to take place at the Ridgecrest, California facility between 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday.