Lease of stocker cattle EV smith research center beef unit

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services is seeking sealed bids for a lease of stocker cattle at the EV Smith Research Center Beef Unit located in Short, Alabama. The procurement solicits 260 crossbred heifers and 260 crossbred steers through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The bid was released on July 7, 2022, with a strict submission deadline of July 15, 2022, at 10:30 AM CDT. Bids must be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal, with bid openings to be conducted via a conference call. Potential bidders are required to submit a completed and notarized vendor disclosure statement and must comply with Alabama sales tax laws, E-Verify verification requirements, and federal immigration law regulations. The university maintains the right to award the contract in whole or in part, with payment terms set at Net 30 days.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for potential use by other eligible entities, specifically Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Small business development considerations are integrated into the solicitation, suggesting potential advantages for small or local business participants. Bidders must be aware of potential debarment restrictions and must demonstrate compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements. The solicitation appears to be open to a wide range of agricultural vendors with the capacity to lease and manage stocker cattle. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a significant number of cattle (520 total) and represents a substantial agricultural contract. The university's procurement approach indicates a comprehensive and competitive bidding process designed to secure a qualified vendor for the cattle lease at the research center.