15% Beef Cattle Pellet Feed - McCausland Farm

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is requesting quotes for 16 tons of 15% beef cattle pellet feed via CRFQ AGR27-06, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST. This is a one-time purchase with no stated contract value; award goes to the lowest-cost compliant bidder.

The feed must meet minimum crude protein of 15%, minimum lasalocid of 40 grams per ton, and specified levels of vitamins A and D3. All product must be bagged in 50-pound bags and delivered F.O.B. destination to General John McCausland Memorial Farm in Henderson, West Virginia. Delivery is structured in two tranches: the first 8 tons upon farm manager request, and the remaining 8 tons within one week of that request. All quoted prices must include delivery costs.

Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Late deliveries must be reported in writing; the state reserves the right to procure from alternative sources if delivery is delayed and to cancel immediately if materials fail to conform to specifications. Payment is made in arrears upon receipt of proper invoices.

Addendum No. 01, issued August 7, 2026, addressed vendor questions clarifying that lasalocid at exactly 40 grams per ton is required and that only 15% pellet feed in bagged format is acceptable. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda with their bid or face disqualification. Questions are due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be submitted electronically via wvOASIS, by paper delivery, or by facsimile to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. The primary buyer contact is Larry D McDonnell at 304-558-2063 or larry.d.mcdonnell@wv.gov.