Alfalfa Hay

The state and local contract opportunity involves a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Oklahoma A&M System for alfalfa hay procurement specifically for the OSU Dairy Research Center. The solicitation, identified as OSUA&M-RFQ-000446-2018, was open from April 2, 2018, at 12:00 PM CST to April 13, 2018, at 3:00 PM CST, targeting live animal material and animal feed commodity codes. The primary objective is to support Oklahoma State University Animal Science research by securing high-quality alfalfa hay for the research facility located in Okmulgee, OK. Evaluation of the procurement will be conducted using a "lowest and best" methodology, requiring bidders to complete several prerequisites including reviewing attached terms and conditions, uploading a non-collusion certificate, and providing a certificate of compliance. The key contact for this RFQ is Matthew Wessel, reachable at matt.wessel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-8405, who will oversee the procurement process. Jurisdictions involved in this contract opportunity include Muskogee County and multiple Oklahoma City districts.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract was ultimately awarded to Osborn Farms, suggesting they met all required qualifications and submission criteria. Payment terms are structured as 0% 30, with a Net 30 payment schedule. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears focused on a specific quantity of alfalfa hay to support ongoing research activities. No information is provided about existing infrastructure requirements or technology integration needs. The solicitation suggests a straightforward commodity procurement with standard agricultural research support objectives. Potential bidders were required to carefully review all attached documentation, including Frequently Asked Questions and RFQ specifications, to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.