50 Ton (100,000 lbs.) of 3 string rectangle bales of grass/alfalfa hay (80% grass, 20% alfalfa).
Bale size should not exceed 3 string bale rectangle bales. Acceptable varieties of Grass Hay include, Meadow, Blue, Timothy, Orchard, Brome, and alfalfa. Triticale or wheat hay is NOT acceptable. Hay Shall be suitable for feeding to Forest Service mules and horses. Hay shall be well cured. Hay shall be free of dust, mold, foreign material, thistle or Prickly herb, "cheat" grass, foxtails, corn stalk, bearded grain and other awns (spikelet's) or any other weed or grass not considered healthy forage for horses and mules. Hay less than 6” inches in length and re-baled hay is not acceptable. Hay will need to be inspected by COR at the hay ranch prior to being loaded.
Approximate size of 3 string shall be 18 in. W x 18 in. H x 36 in. L. Round bales are not permissible. Bales shall be uniform lengths; ragged bales shall not be accepted. Bales with loose twine or broken bales shall not be accepted.
