Alfalfa Hay
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 44DOC-S3294
- State
- Nevada
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- 25112001 Offshore loading systems
- 78111802 Scheduled bus services
- 78111813 Sightseeing service by land, except rail
- 78101804 Relocation services
- 78141503 Transportation industry tariff comparison or freight audit services
- 78141504 Supplier or vendor managed freight and rebilling
- 10121505 Hay
- 78141500 Transport arranging services
- 78101807 Petroleum or chemical trucking service
- 78141501 Freight forwarders services
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- 78101722 Bulk shipping distribution service
- 11121809 Straw
- 78110000 Passenger transport
- 78111800 Passenger road transportation
- 78112000 Intermodal passenger transport services
- 78101801 Local area trucking services
- 78101802 Regional or national trucking services
- 78101803 Vehicle carrier services
- 78101806 International trucking service
- 78101808 Road transport of dry bulk
- 78101809 Road transport of letters and parcels
- 78101810 Road transport of livestock or live animals
- 78101811 Packed products transport
- 78111814 Road transport of passengers by man-or animal-drawn vehicle
- 78112001 Mixed mode urban and suburban transportation for passengers
- 78121603 Freight fee
- 78141804 Loading terminal facility management
- Points of contact
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- Nevada State Purchasing nvpurch@admin.nv.gov (775) 684-0170
- ndocpurchasing@doc.nv.gov (775) 977-5592
Opportunity details come from nevadaepro.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Nevada Department of Corrections, specifically Silver State Industries - Prison Ranch, is conducting a procurement for alfalfa hay located in Churchill County. The solicitation seeks a one-time purchase of a minimum of 1,000 tons of horse hay, with potential for multiple vendor awards based on available tonnage. Hay must meet stringent quality requirements, including domestic origin, high nutritional value, and absence of weeds or damage. Acceptable bale sizes include 4'x4'x8', 4'x3'x8', and 3'x3'x8', with strict prohibitions on round bales or damaged hay. Vendors must provide state-certified weight certificates and deliver hay between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily, with three days' advance notification required. The procurement involves FOB destination pricing, with shipping charges to include off-loading and stacking at the Prison Ranch in Carson City, Nevada. The bid was posted on April 9, 2025, with a response deadline of April 25, 2025, through the NevadaEPro electronic procurement system.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with Department of Corrections regulations, including significant restrictions on facility access, with ex-felons specifically prohibited from entering the facility. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement involves a substantial volume of 1,000 tons of hay. Vendors must navigate the NevadaEPro electronic procurement system, completing multiple submission tabs including General Information, Items, Questions, Attachments, and Summary. Technical requirements include submitting quotes before the exact bid opening date and time, with all times referenced in Pacific Standard Time. Successful vendors must adhere to strict delivery and quality specifications, demonstrating the ability to provide high-quality alfalfa hay that meets the precise nutritional and physical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.
Opportunity text
Alfalfa Hay for the Prison Ranch
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Instructions.pdf | ||
| HORSE HAY SPECIFICATIONS - NEVADAEPRO~16.docx | DOCX document |
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