Pine Shavings for OSU VetMed

The state and local contract opportunity involves a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Oklahoma A&M System for the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine to procure mini-flake pine shavings. The procurement is specifically for Texas County and Tamaha Town in Oklahoma, with the solicitation number OSUA&M-RFP-001129-2022. The goods will be provided on an as-needed basis from the date of award through June 30, 2022, with options to renew annually for up to 4 additional one-year periods. The RFP was opened on August 5, 2021, at 12:00 PM CDT and closed on August 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM CDT, with an evaluation method of "best value". Bidders were required to review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, complete a Non-collusion Certificate, and submit a Certificate of Compliance as prerequisites to entering a bid. The primary contact for the solicitation is Matthew Wessel, who can be reached at matt.wessel@okstate.edu or by phone at +1 405-744-8405.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The commodity is classified under the code 10000000 for Live Plant and Animal Material and Accessories and Supplies. The contract was ultimately awarded to S4 Quality Shavings LLC, with payment terms of 0% 30, Net 30. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be for an ongoing supply of pine shavings for veterinary medical purposes. The contract structure allows for potential annual renewals, suggesting a potentially long-term relationship with the selected vendor. No specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements were mentioned in the available information. The solicitation suggests a straightforward procurement of a specific material needed for the ongoing operations of the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine.