Delta WH&B Facility Feeding Contract

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Background The Delta WH&B Facility Feeding Contract is issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which is responsible for the protection, management, and control of wild horses and burros on public lands under the Wild Horse and Burro Act. The BLM gathers excess wild horses and burros from public lands and places them in facilities for preparation before adoption. The Delta Wild Horse & Burro Facility in Delta, Utah, serves as the BLM adoption center for Utah, where horses and burros are received after processing for adoption. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for feeding and watering wild horses and burros at the Delta WHB Facility that are awaiting adoption or sale. The facility can hold between 20 to 300 animals at any given time. Services include: - Feeding all animals on weekdays, weekends, and holidays throughout the contract duration. - Spreading hay across feed managers to ensure adequate feed distribution. - Ensuring the safety and well-being of both the animals and contractor personnel, who must be experienced in handling livestock. - Accountability for any misconduct or negligence by contractor personnel. - Performing duties in a manner that does not discredit the BLM or the contractor while being mindful of public safety due to facility openness. Period of Performance The contract period of performance is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with options to extend for four additional years. Place of Performance Delta, Utah