Alfalfa Hay

The State of Nevada, Department of Corrections, is seeking to procure Alfalfa Hay through Solicitation 44DOC-S1446. The state has completed the evaluation process and intends to award the contract to Edward Viera, with the formal Notification of Award to be issued subject to successful contract negotiations and agency approval. The contract shall not be effective unless and until approved by the Nevada State Board of Examiners. The contract is for the provision of Alfalfa Hay to the Nevada Department of Corrections, serving the jurisdiction of Carson City. The procurement is conducted in accordance with the Nevada State Purchasing Division's Standard Terms and Conditions for Commodities, which outlines requirements such as providing new equipment only, with brands indicated as "no exceptions" required unless alternatives are approved. The state can consider location, quality, total cost of ownership, conformity to specifications, and delivery dates in awarding contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The state provides preferences for certain business types, including Nevada-based businesses and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The contract terms are generally up to two years, with possible extensions. Pricing is generally FOB destination with freight prepaid, and state agencies are encouraged to use purchasing cards for small purchases. The details regarding pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, and any other salient information are not provided in the documents.