Alfalfa Hay

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking responsible vendors to provide Alfalfa Hay for the Silver State Industries – Prison Ranch. The anticipated purchase is a minimum of 4,000 tons of alfalfa hay in large bales, with a maximum of 500 tons of small bales allowed. Vendors are required to submit their available tonnage of both large and small bales of horse hay. The shipping charges will be bid as a separate line item as a per ton price and will include off-loading and stacking of the hay at the Prison Ranch. • The hay must meet specific specifications, including being 2024 or 2025 crop, first or second cutting, domestically grown, and free of certain weeds and contaminants. • The bales must meet size requirements and be stacked according to specific guidelines. • The awarded vendor will be responsible for unloading and stacking the hay bales in the designated location. • Delivery must be accompanied by a delivery ticket showing exactly what is being delivered. • Adherence to specifications is required, and any deviations must be stated on a separate sheet and attached to the bid.