New York State Contract Reporter #2133382

SUNY Morrisville Solicits Custom Haylage Harvesting Services for 2026-2027

SUNY Morrisville is seeking custom haylage harvesting services for its campus in Madison, NY. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), Morrisville State College, including the Dairy division - Services Requested: - Custom haylage harvesting for approximately 150-200 acres per cutting - Scope includes mowing, merging, chopping, hauling, and packing of haylage - Vendor must provide all required equipment: - Large capacity self-propelled chopper capable of applying inoculant (inoculant supplied by the college) - Large hay mowing machinery - Tractor and merger (minimum 30 feet width) - At least four 10-wheel trucks with high capacity silage boxes - Large weighted blade/packing tractor - Yield maps must be provided after each harvest - Vendor must be able to mobilize within 48 hours of notification - Bids are to be submitted on a per-hour basis for each equipment type, with fuel included - Only one-way travel fees are allowed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Timeliness is critical due to the time-sensitive nature of the crop - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified custom harvesters - No goals for SDVOB, MBE, WBE, or DBE participation - Place of Performance: - SUNY Morrisville campus, Madison, NY (including the Dairy facility) - Period of Performance: - All haylage cuttings from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Description

SUNY Morrisville is seeking bids for custom harvesting services for haylage, including mowing, merging, chopping, hauling, and packing approximately 150-200 acres per cutting from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The custom harvester must provide specific equipment such as a large capacity self-propelled chopper capable of applying inoculant, large hay mowing machinery, a tractor and merger, multiple trucks with silage boxes, and a packing tractor. Timeliness is critical, with a requirement to be ready within 48 hours of the college's need to harvest. Bids should be on a per hour basis including fuel costs.

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