15% Beef Cattle Pellet Feed for Huttonsville McCau and Prunt

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is conducting a one-time procurement for 15% Beef Cattle Pellet Feed across three state farm locations: Huttonsville State Farm, Pruntytown State Farm, and General John McCausland Farm. The solicitation (ARFQ 1400 AGR2600000004) seeks a total of 84 tons of feed, specifically requesting 1,760 bags (50 pounds each) for Huttonsville, 880 bags for Pruntytown, and 9 tons in bulk delivery for McCausland Farm. The feed must meet precise nutritional specifications, including minimum protein, fat, vitamin, and mineral levels, and must be delivered within two weeks of contract award. Vendors are required to submit bids electronically through wvOASIS, with all freight and delivery charges included in the unit cost. The bid closing deadline is August 19, 2025, at 11:30, with a vendor question submission deadline of August 12, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest overall total cost that meets mandatory specifications, with vendors required to complete the pricing page in full and provide proof of insurance.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and have paid the required $125 registration fee. Specific vendor qualifications include maintaining $100,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, and compliance with state licensing requirements. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the solicitation emphasizes domestic product preferences and potential reciprocal preference for in-state vendors. The procurement is structured as a one-time purchase order with a contract term not to exceed one fiscal year. Although no precise budget range is specified, the total procurement volume of 84 tons suggests a significant feed purchase. Vendors must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including completing Exhibit A pricing page, signing terms and conditions, and meeting all administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.