Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001431

Iowa State University Solicitation for 129 Tons of Six Complete Swine Diets

Iowa State University is seeking bids from qualified feed mills for the supply and delivery of 129 tons of six complete swine diets to the Al Christian Swine Teaching Farm in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University, Procurement Services, and Al Christian Swine Teaching Farm - Products Requested: - Six distinct swine diets: - Diet #2031 Nursery (18 tons) - Diet #2032 Grower (18 tons) - Diet #2033 Grower (24 tons) - Diet #2034 Finisher (45 tons) - Diet #2131 Gestation (18 tons) - Diet #2132 Lactation (6 tons) - Total: 129 tons - Bidders must provide pricing for diets both with and without Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs) - Unique and Notable Requirements: - Feed must meet strict ingredient and quality standards: - Primarily corn and soybean meal (no hulls, no other grains or by-products) - Inclusion of phytase - Micron size between 600-800 microns - Sow Vitamin and Trace Mineral Premix required - Regular testing for mycotoxins and nutrient content - Consistent mixing conditions required for research trials - ISU reserves the right to modify rations during the contract - Vendors may be required to provide a feed mill audit - Delivery must be coordinated with the farm manager and made to the Al Christian Swine Teaching Farm - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are mentioned; the opportunity is open to all qualified feed mills - No services beyond delivery and possible feed mill audit are requested

Description

Iowa State University is soliciting bids from feed mills for the supply of 129 tons of six complete swine diets to be delivered to the Al Christian Swine Teaching Farm in Ames, Iowa. The contract term is approximately three months starting from March 5, 2025, with feed orders placed as needed. Bidders must provide pricing for diets both with and without DDGs, comply with specified feed quality and ingredient requirements, and may be subject to feed mill audits. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for feed composition, delivery requirements, and insurance and contractual terms.

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