Alfalfa Hay

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking responsible vendors to provide Alfalfa Hay for the Silver State Industries – Prison Ranch. The procurement is for a one-time purchase of a minimum of 3,500 tons of alfalfa hay in large bales, with the option to purchase up to 500 tons of small bales. 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 2023 or 2024 crop, domestically grown, and free of certain weeds and contaminants. • The bales must be of specific sizes and must not be round bales or have certain defects. • The vendor must provide a certified weight certificate and adhere to specific delivery requirements, including providing a delivery ticket and following Department of Corrections regulations. • The procurement is open to all responsible vendors, and award may be made to more than one vendor based on available tonnage.