Corn Silage

Washington State University (WSU) is seeking to procure 1,250 tons of corn silage for its Knott Dairy Center located in Pullman, Washington, through a Request for Sealed Bid (RFSB #295-TC30023). The solicitation requires corn silage to be delivered in Fall 2025, with specific technical specifications including two kernels per stalk, a minimum 35% dry matter content, and a minimum 32% starch composition. Vendors must ensure the silage is free from specific herbicides including Picloram, Clopyralid, and Tryclopyr, and first-time growers must provide comprehensive feed and forage testing results demonstrating herbicide levels below 10 ug/kg. The bid requires electronic submission to purchasing.sealed@wsu.edu by February 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with prospective vendors allowed to submit questions until February 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST. Bidders must complete and submit the WSU Certifications & Assurances form (Attachment B) to be considered a responsible bidder, and the silage must be bagged on-site at the WSU Knott Dairy Center, with innoculant and bags being negotiable aspects of the procurement.

The procurement encourages responses from Washington certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with payment terms set at Net 30. Vendors will be responsible for bagging the silage on-site, leveraging their expertise in proper storage techniques, and delivery can be accomplished in a single period or through split loads before late fall. The bid allows for flexible delivery scheduling, provided all 1,250 tons are delivered prior to winter or heavy rain onset. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive testing requirements and detailed specifications suggest a preference for experienced agricultural suppliers with sophisticated feed production capabilities. The procurement is governed by RCW 39.26.160, which establishes guidelines for responsible bidder qualifications, and requires vendors to demonstrate compliance with Washington state wage laws and other regulatory standards.