Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to provide alfalfa hay to feed wild horses and burros at the Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Facility in California. The contractor must deliver 1000 tons of alfalfa hay, with specific requirements for bale size, weight, and quality. The hay must be domestically grown, sun-cured, and free of mold, dust, and other contaminants. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the hay to the facility, with multiple deliveries required between April 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026.
• The hay must be from the 2025/2026 crops and must be suitable for feeding to wild horses, with a crude protein level between 12% and 18%.
• The contractor must provide certified weight tickets and notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) three workdays prior to any shipping.
• The COR reserves the ability to request specific bale sizes and deliveries based on hay inventory at the facility.