ODFW Wenaha Alfalfa Hay

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 200 tons of first or second cutting alfalfa hay for the Wenaha Wildlife Area Elk feeding program. The procurement is specific to the ODFW Wenaha Wildlife Area located at 85060 Grande Ronde Rd in Enterprise, OR 97828, with jurisdiction covering Union County. Vendors must supply weed-free alfalfa hay in 3x4x8 bales, with delivery required no later than September 1, 2024. The bid deadline is August 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM, with submissions accepted via email, mail, or fax. ODFW will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and vendor responsibility, with the intent to select the most competitive offer that meets the specified quality requirements. Potential bidders must complete the Mandatory Bid Proposal Form and provide unit and total costs, including all delivery charges. The procurement will be conducted through the OregonBuys procurement platform, with the specific solicitation number S-63500-00011244.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Travis Port and Bloodline Acres, LLC have been identified as the lowest responsible bidders for this contract. While exact award values were not specified, the contract involves the procurement of 200 tons of alfalfa hay, suggesting a potential budget range determined by current market rates for agricultural hay. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process without significant limitations on vendor participation. The contract will be governed by standard State of Oregon procurement terms and federal grant contract regulations, which include provisions for equal employment opportunity, debarment and suspension, and other standard compliance requirements. Vendors interested in participating must be registered in the OregonBuys system and meet the technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.