Alfred State Farm Organic Dairy Feed

SUNY Alfred State is seeking competitive bids for organic dairy feed to support its Summer 2026 operational needs through a procurement contract spanning May 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026. The procurement involves the supply and delivery of custom-formulated bunk grain feed for the institution's dairy operations, with an estimated consumption rate of approximately 15 tons per month throughout the six-month contract period, totaling approximately 90 tons. The required bunk grain formula is precisely specified and comprises multiple ingredients in defined percentages, including corn grain ground medium (48.6%), soybean rolled roasted (22.5%), soybean meal solvent (18.75%), limestone ground (5.75%), sodium bicarbonate (2.25%), dairy mineral supplement (0.9%), magnesium oxide (0.6%), salt (0.4%), and vitamin E (0.25%), with each batch containing 2,000 pounds. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to consistently produce feed meeting the exact formula specifications and deliver the required monthly quantities reliably throughout the entire contract duration. The procurement is being conducted by SUNY Alfred State, a State University of New York institution located in Allegany County, New York.

No specific set-aside provisions, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or funding source details are disclosed in the available procurement documentation. Keystone Mills has been identified as the incumbent vendor, having been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years and should be considered as an established provider for benchmarking purposes. The procurement documents do not specify an explicit award value or budget range; interested vendors should consult the complete bid solicitation for pricing requirements, submission procedures, and additional contractual terms. Bidders should confirm all technical specifications and submission requirements by reviewing the complete formula document and associated bid instructions prior to the May 7, 2026 deadline.