Livestock feed - material contract

Tulare County is seeking a competitive bid for a Livestock Feed Material Contract for its Correctional Center Hog Farm, with the procurement covering multiple feed types including Tulare Co Layer CRS-C (35.86 tons), Pig Starter (27.52 tons), Swine Grow (169.62 tons), Swine Finisher (106.74 tons), and Western Range Mineral (49 bags). The contract will be effective from October 1, 2025, or the date of award, and will run for one year with options for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders must submit proposals through BidNetDirect.com by 2:00 PM PDT on September 17, 2025, with all bidder questions due by September 3, 2025. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering feed within 48 hours of order receipt and providing six feed tanks capable of holding 10-12 tons of feed, with full maintenance and repair responsibilities. Key qualifications include maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, delivery capabilities, tank maintenance provisions, and compliance with county policies.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with a notable local vendor preference policy allowing Tulare County-based vendors an opportunity to match the lowest bid. The contract includes provisions for potential participation by other governmental entities within the Central Valley Purchasing Group, which encompasses Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties. Bidders must complete mandatory exhibits including a Debarment Certification, Insurance Requirements form, and Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, and comply with specific county policies such as the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Russian Sanctions/Executive Order N-6-22. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement covers substantial feed quantities suggesting a potentially significant annual contract value. The contract requires vendors to demonstrate technical capability to manage complex feed delivery and storage requirements, including tank maintenance and rapid response times. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the detailed contractual specifications outlined in the Request for Bid.