87 -- 500 TON GRASS HAY

Notice Date

August 23, 2001

Contracting Office

USDI, Bureau of Land Management, 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130

ZIP Code

96130

Solicitation Number

BCQ012029

Response Due

September 7, 2001

Point of Contact

Leona B. Parker 530-252-5338

E-Mail Address

lparker@ca.blm.gov (lparker@ca.blm.gov)

Description

The Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office located in Susanville California is requesting the delivery of 500 Ton of grass hay to the Lithcfield Wild Horse and Burro Facility located in Litchfield California. On or before September 14, 2001. SPECIFICATIONS HAY: Grass, from 2001 Crop in accordance with the following specifications: a. Domestically grown b. Sun-cured with no moisture damage, not heating.Properly stored and well cured. c. The hay shall consist of these grasses; timothy grass only or a combination of timothy, brome and orchard grass, used for food for domestic animals, cured, cut, and stored for fodder. d. Free of mold, dust, Russian Thistle or Prickly herb, "cheat grass, fox tails, corn stalks, bearded grain, and other long awns(spikelets), and any other weed or grass not considered healthy forage for domestic animals. e. Free from animal contamination, dangerous pesticides and foreign matter of any kind (i.e., wire, nails, or other debris). f. Hay shall be cut with a crimper and bailed with wire, or Rat and Rot-proof twine. g. Bales shall be delivered direct from fields or barns via clean vehicles not used for transport of livestock. h. Round bales or bales exceeding 130 pounds are not permissible. i. Bales shall be uniform lengths; ragged bales shall not be accepted. j. Bales with loose wire/twine or broken bales shall not be accepted. k. Delivered to the Litchfield, CA Corrals. Delivery to begin by September 14, 2001. Delivery and off-loading to be included in unit price. Off-loading may be in covered hay barns. l. Each load to be accompanied by certified weight slip. m. Variation in quantity 10%. The estimated cost of this RFQ is expected not to exceed $100,000.00. For a complete packet contact me at 530-257-5381 ext 5338. Please leave your name, address, and phone number.

Record

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