Calf feed (january - june 2025

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for calf feed to be delivered to the Wateree River Farm facility in Rembert, SC, specifically targeting Lancaster County. The procurement seeks 960 bags of Calf Starter Mon/Fly Textured Medicated Feed in 50-pound bags for the period of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The feed must meet precise specifications, including a minimum of 21% crude protein, 2.5% crude fat, and maximum 8.0% crude fiber, with active drug ingredients of Monensin (50 grams/ton) and Diflubenzuron (13.60 grams/ton). Responses were due by December 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with an award announcement scheduled for January 2, 2025. The contract is a six-month fixed-price agreement with bi-monthly deliveries on a will-call basis, and the usage may fluctuate up to 25% during the contract period. Delivery will be FOB destination to the Wateree River Farm, and the solicitation is being issued under Procurement Exemption #7 for livestock feed, making it non-protestable.

The contract was ultimately awarded to Palmetto Farm Supply in Sumter, SC, for a total contract value of $19,680.00, with a unit price of $20.50 per bag. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not appear to have limitations on vendor type or require integration with existing infrastructure. There were no minimum order quantities enforced, and vendors were not permitted to mandate specific order sizes. The solicitation was managed by buyer Myrtle DeWerdt under the direction of Interim Procurement Director Johanne Sullivan. The contract includes detailed nutritional specifications for the calf feed, covering elements such as calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and Vitamin A content, ensuring a comprehensive and specialized feed product for the department's agricultural needs.