100 tons of grass hay

The state and/or local contracting opportunity is for the Washington State University (WSU) to procure 100 tons of grass hay for the WSU Knott Dairy Center. The hay must meet specific requirements, including being 180 tons, not rained on, free of hardware and residual herbicides, and delivered Monday through Friday by 3:00 PM to the WSU Knott Dairy Center. The preferred specifications are for 3x4 bales. Growers must provide test results to ensure the hay is free of certain herbicide residues before selling to WSU. The contract opportunity covers multiple counties in Washington state, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, Yakima, and others. The pricing for the contract includes delivery to the WSU Beef Center or Cattle Lab in Pullman, WA. Growers selling to WSU for the first time must provide test results to confirm the hay is free of the specified herbicide residues. The contract is for 100 tons of grass hay, and the deadline for bids is June 27, 2024.

The solicitation encourages responses from Washington certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) vendors. No other set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided. Additionally, the documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range is not specified.