Crop Hauling Services

The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Crop Hauling Services at the ADC's Tucker Unit-Farm Operation. The services are needed for the peak harvest season of August through October, with historical periods for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Prospective contractors must have vehicles, drivers, and equipment currently available to provide the services, with a minimum of $1 million in liability coverage. ADC will allow a one-time drive through for each load to be weighed, and drivers must return signed scale and load tickets within 5 business days. The initial contract term is 1 year, with the possibility of 6 one-year renewals. The award will be made to the lowest-bidding, responsible prospective contractor on an all or none basis. The IFB includes performance standards with damages assessed for failure to respond within 3 hours or return tickets on time. Pricing must be proposed in U.S. dollars, and no additional delivery fees can be invoiced to third-party buyers.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided. The total value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not specified in the documents.