The Nevada Department of Corrections' Silver State Industries - Prison Ranch is seeking alfalfa hay procurement through a state solicitation for the Prison Ranch located in Carson City. The procurement targets a minimum of 4,000 tons of alfalfa hay in large bales, with a maximum allowance of 500 tons of small bales. Hay must be from the 2024 or 2025 crop, domestically grown, and meet stringent quality specifications, including requirements for bale sizes ranging between 3'x3'x8' and 4'x4'x8'. Vendors must submit their available tonnage for both large and small bales, with strict quality standards prohibiting rain-damaged, moldy, or weedy hay. The solicitation requires FOB Destination pricing, with shipping charges including off-loading and stacking at the Prison Ranch. Delivery will commence immediately following the Notification of Award, with accepted delivery times between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The quote submission deadline is August 19, 2025, with quotes to be submitted electronically through the NevadaEPro system. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. Vendors must provide a State Certified Weight Certificate and comply with Department of Corrections facility entry regulations. The procurement covers Churchill County and is managed through Nevada's state purchasing system. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation anticipates purchasing substantial hay quantities with potential for multiple vendor awards based on available tonnage. Hay will be rigorously inspected by Silver State Industries Ranch personnel, who retain the right to reject any hay not meeting the established specifications. Vendors must carefully follow the electronic quote submission instructions, understanding that quotes submitted even one second after the bid opening time will be automatically rejected. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive and competitive procurement process designed to secure high-quality alfalfa hay for the Nevada Department of Corrections' Prison Ranch.
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HORSE HAY SPECIFICATIONS - NEVADAEPRO~17.docx | 21KB | Document | 7/31/25 | |
Quote Instructions.pdf | 216KB | 7/31/25 |