Organic Bunk Lac

SUNY Alfred State is soliciting proposals for Organic Bunk Lac, a specialized feed product formulated for lactating dairy cows, under a four-month purchase order period spanning January 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026. The procurement is being conducted under the discretionary authority permitted by NYS Education Law 355(5)(a), and no sealed bid process will be held. The anticipated usage is approximately 15 tons per month, resulting in a total requirement of 60 tons over the contract period. The Organic Bunk Lac must meet precise nutritional specifications for dairy cow lactation, including specified levels of dry matter, crude protein, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins, with key ingredients incorporating SUNY Alfred Robot Pellet, SUNY Alfred Energy, forage components, corn silage products, and other specialized dairy feed components as detailed in the attached product specification and nutrient formulation document. Interested vendors must contact the designated SUNY Alfred State campus contact within 15 business days of the advertisement notice dated December 10, 2025, which establishes a submission deadline of January 2, 2026. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in producing or supplying agricultural feed products that meet the specific organic formulation requirements outlined in the specification document.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this procurement have been identified in the available documentation. Keystone Mills has been identified as the business enterprise previously awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years, providing a reference point for vendor capability and experience. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation; interested vendors should contact the campus contact for additional details regarding pricing expectations and contract terms. There are no indications of required integration with existing technology infrastructure or systems, as this procurement focuses on the supply of a specialized feed product according to established formulation specifications.