BPM - state farm - alfalfa HAY - delivered

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office has issued a Quick Quote solicitation (BPM063662) for the procurement of 48 tons of alfalfa hay to be delivered to State Farm Agribusiness in State Farm, VA. The solicitation requires two truck loads of 3x4x8 bales with specific quality criteria, including a minimum Relative Feed Value of 180, crude protein minimum of 20.62, and Total Digestible Nutrients minimum of 66.90. Vendors must submit a bid with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis by December 10 at 11:00 AM, with electronic submissions accepted through eVA or via email to Deborah.Ayers@vadoc.virginia.gov. The desired delivery timeline is 7 calendar days after order receipt, with payment terms set at net 30 days following goods or invoice receipt. Bid responses will be evaluated on a grand total basis, focusing on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all technical specifications and documentation requirements.

The procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses, with vendor transaction fees structured differently based on certification status: DSBSD-certified small businesses will incur a 1% fee capped at $500 per order, while non-certified businesses will pay a 1% fee capped at $1,500 per order. The agency reserves the right to place additional orders up to 100% of the original quantity within 60 days of contract award. A Notice of Award (NOA) document indicates that David Woods has been selected as the vendor for this hay delivery contract. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Prince William County and Sugarland Run CDP, with a bid acceptance period of 30 days. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a targeted agricultural supply contract for the state's corrections agribusiness operations.