1. Scope of Work: Iowa State University is requesting bids from feed mills for 129 tons of six (6) complete swine diets that will be requested to the following location: Iowa State University Al Christian Swine Teaching Farm 3726 State Avenue Ames, IA 50014 2. Contract Terms It is estimated that this order will be approximately 3 months from March 5, 2025, or upon award, through approximately June 5, 2025, depending on actual feed consumption. The order will be complete and filled whenever 129 tons of feed have been ordered, regardless of the usage breakdown between rations or farm locations. Note: The actual number of tons of feed ordered for each item may vary. 3. Feed Orders One ISU Purchase Order will be awarded for both farms. When individual feed orders are placed, the swine farm manager or his designee will indicate the farm name, diet number (see Ration Sheet), and bin number. (Each feed bin will have a unique number.) 4. Ration Modifications ISU may request to modify feed rations during the duration of the order to reflect new nutrient requirements of the pigs or changes in the nutrient value of the primary feed ingredients. Feed suppliers will be allowed to adjust the price per ton to reflect price increases or decreases resulting from ration modifications upon approval of ISU. 5. Feed Load Sizes For bidding purposes, the average load size is estimated at approximately 6 – 9 tons. If a load is significantly smaller, the Vendor may charge an appropriate fee. Please state that fee on the Form of Bid page.
