Description
The USDA is seeking a contractor to provide exclusive pasture and holding space for an estimated 23-28 head of FS stock for a 12-month period. The contractor shall provide stock access to feed, shelter, salt, and fresh water. Fencing shall be adequate to safely contain stock, and fenced areas shall be free of hazards to stock. Shelter may include topographic features or trees which provide adequate coverage for stock from natural elements including wind, rain, snow, and sun. The contractor shall always provide stock access to an adequate and reliable water source.
Some key requirements include:
• Minimum requirement of 50 acres of pasture with available forage.
• Fencing shall be adequate to safely contain stock, and fenced areas shall be free of hazards to stock.
• There shall be no down and/or broken barbed wire strands or sections.
• All areas stock has access to shall be free of hazards to stock such as, but not limited to wire, rusted metal, etc.
• Any fencing repair or reinforcement work identified prior to contract initiation shall be completed within the first 90 days of the contract period.
The contractor may also be required to provide supplemental feed, including a minimum of 25 tons of market quality grass hay, first, second, or third cuttings.