Bulk Cattle Feed for the Black Belt Research and Extension Center

Auburn University is seeking sealed bids for bulk cattle feed for the Black Belt Research and Extension Center located in Marion Junction, Alabama. The procurement involves an annual requirement of 175 tons of a 50/50 mixture blend of soybean hull pellets and corn gluten pellets, to be delivered via auger truck or belt trailer on an "as needed" basis. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four additional one-year extensions upon mutual agreement. Deliveries must be made between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with a requirement to deliver within 24 hours of order placement. The bid is structured as a Cost-Plus Bid, requiring vendors to submit current product pricing along with cost-plus pricing and specify the index and date used for pricing determination. The solicitation is open from November 7, 2024, 12:00 AM CST to November 21, 2024, 10:30 AM CST, with bid openings to be conducted via a public conference call. Bidders must submit a completed and notarized vendor disclosure statement and comply with Alabama state sales tax regulations.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must confirm they are not debarred or suspended and must use the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal for bid submission. Auburn University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part and may extend the contract availability to other eligible entities, including Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 35 delivery fees for truckload deliveries and an estimated 175 tons of feed annually. The delivery location is precisely specified as the Black Belt Research and Extension Center at 60 County Road 944 in Marion Junction, Alabama 36759. Contact for the procurement is Tracy Deavours, and interested vendors can obtain additional information through Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services.