Poultry Litter for Hill Farm Research Station - Term Contract

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is seeking bids for a term contract to provide poultry litter for the Hill Farm Research Station. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal. The supplier will be required to deliver and spread the poultry litter on pastures for fertilizer. The university reserves the right to authorize additional departments or campuses to use the contract as their needs arise. • The poultry litter must originate from recently cleaned broiler houses where a minimum of four flocks of broilers were grown. • The litter must be not more than 25% moisture and will be sampled by Research Station personnel. • Trucks must be covered with tarps when hauling to prevent blowing of litter. • The supplier must provide delivery tickets for each load to ensure specified tonnage delivered. • Spreading shall be at rates of 2,3,4,5, or 6 tons per acre. • The supplier must adhere to the university's insurance requirements and provide a certificate of insurance evidencing required coverages.