Alfalfa Hay

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of alfalfa hay by the State of Nevada, specifically the Nevada Department of Corrections, Silver State Industries - Prison Ranch. The Prison Ranch is seeking responsible vendors to provide a minimum of 500 tons of alfalfa hay in large bales, with delivery to commence immediately following notification of award. The hay must meet strict quality requirements, including being domestically grown, free of damage or contaminants, and harvested to maximize nutritional value. Vendors are required to submit their available tonnage of both large and small bales. Inspection and acceptance of the hay will be conducted by the Silver State Industries Ranch personnel, and rejected hay must be removed at the vendor's expense. Certified weight certificates are required, and the awarded vendor(s) will be responsible for unloading and stacking the hay at the delivery location in Carson City, Nevada. Pricing for the hay must be provided on a per-ton basis, with shipping charges, including off-loading and stacking, bid as a separate line item. The contract will be awarded to one or more vendors based on available tonnage, with a submission deadline of May 5, 2020.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Ex-felons formerly incarcerated in the Nevada Department of Corrections system will not be allowed to enter the facility, and vendors must adhere to the department's regulations regarding contraband and tobacco products. The contract is a one-time procurement, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified. The available budget or award value range is not provided in the solicitation documents.