Specifications include, but are not limited to: “Premium Wood Pellets” in the pellet industry denotes a well made, consistent length pellet of low ash content. Low ash is important as that type of pellet burns at a higher efficiency rate and creates less ash (less ash=less maintenance and waste ash product to dispose of). Pellets that do not meet or exceed the below specification will be replaced by the vendor at no additional cost to the State. State may request samples. 2.1.1. Premium Grade Pellets: ash content less than one percent 2.1.2. Moisture Content: No more than 4-6 percent by weight 2.1.3. Average BTUs/LB Content: to be submitted by manufacturer with bid 2.1.4. Pellet Weight: 40-60 pounds per cubic foot 2.1.5. Source material: 100% softwood or hardwood – virgin wood and or wood manufacturing waste with written statement of the source of wood. Note: Construction waste and pressure treated wood is not allowed under any circumstances in the pellets due to the presence of paint, chemical and heavy metals. 2.1.6. Size: No more than 1-1.5 inches long x ¼ inches in diameter (made on 6.35mm or 6.50 die size) 2.1.7. Fines: No more than 0.5% by weight shall pass a 1/8” screen 2.1.8. Additives or Bark – No bark, no plastic or oil additives allowed