UWPLT Feed Bid

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking competitive bids for livestock feed and feed supplements specifically for its Pioneer Farm through an online procurement process. The solicitation was posted on October 3, 2023, with proposals due by October 26, 2023, and interested vendors must submit their responses electronically through the SciQuest bidding platform at the specified web address. Vendors will be required to provide comprehensive feed products that meet the nutritional requirements of the university's livestock operations, with potential evaluation criteria likely focusing on product quality, pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with agricultural feed standards. Potential bidders are advised to carefully review all specifications and submission requirements prior to the deadline. Direct inquiries regarding the bid can be made to Dora Hohn via email at dora.hohn@uwss.wisconsin.edu, who will likely serve as the primary point of contact for vendor questions and clarifications.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the procurement notice, vendors should anticipate standard state procurement requirements typically associated with public university purchasing. The bid appears to be open to qualified agricultural feed suppliers capable of meeting the university's specific livestock nutritional needs. The procurement seems focused on establishing a feed supply contract for the Pioneer Farm, though the exact contract duration and potential award value were not specified in the original posting. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to consistently supply high-quality livestock feed, provide competitive pricing, and meet the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's agricultural production requirements. Prospective bidders should ensure they have the operational capabilities to support institutional-scale feed provisioning and can comply with all technical specifications that may be detailed in the full bid documentation.