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 RFQ, numbered OSUA&M-RFQ-000634-2019, was open from May 1, 2019, at 12:00 PM CDT to May 15, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with an evaluation method of "lowest and best". The procurement focused on acquiring alfalfa hay for the animal science department, with potential vendors required to review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, complete a non-collusion certificate, and submit a certificate of compliance. The solicitation was categorized under commodity codes for live plant and animal material supplies and animal feed, with specific requirements detailed in the attached RFQ Specifications document. The primary contact for this procurement was Matthew Wessel, reachable at matt.wessel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-8405, who would manage the bidding process and vendor communications.

The RFQ did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Osborn Farms was ultimately awarded the contract for hay supply. The procurement utilized US Dollar currency with payment terms of 0% 30, Net 30, indicating standard net 30-day payment conditions. While detailed budget ranges were not specified in the provided documentation, the contract was for agricultural supply to a research center. The solicitation included supplementary documents such as Frequently Asked Questions to support potential vendors in preparing their submissions. The procurement was specifically linked to Rogers County and Moffett Town in Oklahoma, with the primary beneficiary being the Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College in Miami, OK. No specific infrastructure integration requirements were noted in the available documentation.