State farm beef / corn glutten pellets delivered

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office is soliciting bids through a Quick Quote process (Solicitation BPM088624) for the procurement of 175 tons of corn gluten pellets (5-5-26 formulation) to supply State Farm Agribusiness operations. The commodity will be delivered in 24- to 25-ton loads every two weeks, beginning on or before May 25, 2026, and continuing until the full quantity is delivered to State Farm Agribusiness Parlor located at 1954 State Farm Road, State Farm, Virginia 23160. Vendors must notify Emma Hoerichs at 804-418-5151 at least 24 hours prior to each delivery. The solicitation, issued on May 5, 2026, requires electronic submission of bids through the eVA system by 1:00 PM on May 8, 2026, with bids remaining valid for 30 days from submission. Vendors must provide company information, a minimum of three current or recent references, and a complete price schedule indicating price per ton and total price for the 175-ton procurement. All bidders must be registered in the eVA system and subject to applicable transaction fees, with compliance required for security regulations, pre-employment drug screening for personnel, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This solicitation is set aside for Small Business Enhancement Award Priority, with preference given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses and small businesses, provided their bids are responsive, responsible, and deemed fair and reasonable by the agency. Transaction fees are capped at $500 for certified small businesses and $1,500 for other businesses. Payment will be made via voucher net 30 days after receipt of merchandise and invoice, whichever is later, in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Pay Act. No specific award date, contract term, or budget range is stated in the solicitation documents. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in this procurement.