White River Wildlife Area Deer Feed Pellets

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting an intermediate procurement for 50 tons of deer feed pellets to be delivered to the White River Wildlife Area in Wasco County, Oregon. The solicitation requires vendors to provide specialized deer feed pellets with specific ingredient formulations and nutritional requirements, to be delivered in approximately 15-20 ton lots to three designated sites in Tygh Valley and Pine Grove by December 13, 2024. Bidders must be registered in the OregonBuys procurement system and submit their proposals by November 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with pricing to remain firm for 120 days after award. The procurement allows for alternate bids that meet or exceed the specified product specifications, with the agency retaining sole discretion to determine product equivalency. Vendors must complete the Mandatory Bid Proposal Form and provide total cost, including delivery, through the OregonBuys system.

The procurement does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all qualified suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications. The solicitation includes comprehensive federal and state terms and conditions, covering compliance requirements for contracts under federal grants, which may impose additional regulatory obligations on potential contractors. While the specific budget range is not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves a substantial 50-ton feed pellet order with potential for future additional purchases. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates CHS Inc. of Hermiston, Oregon, as the intended awardee, suggesting they were the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The procurement is structured as an intermediate solicitation resulting in a purchase order, and notably, the agency will not accept protests regarding the award.