Lot 1: Crop Transportation This year' s crop estimate will be approximately 135, 000 to 150, 000
bushels. Hauling of harvested
corn and soybeans from fields and
storage bins located at 374 New Bethel Church Road, Fredonia KY to the Lyon Co. Port located at 978 Old Railroad Road, Eddyville, KY. Vendor' s drivers must have a commercial driver' s license ( CDL). Vendor will ensure crops are delivered in a timely manner when they reach minimum moisture levels that will be accepted at the Lyon Co. Port. Approximate yield to be hauled:
Corn 72, 000
bushels and Soybeans 80, 000
bushels Vendor will supply at least two ( 2) Tractor Trailers ( with driver) and will be responsible for all expenses associated with the crop hauling, including diesel fuel. All crops will be loaded by combine harvester or by DOC staff.
Lot 2: KCI Crop Harvesting -
Corn Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Correctional Industries ( KCI) has a farm located in Fredonia, KY at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex. There are approximately 400 acres of
corn, and 850 acres of soybeans planted annually. KCI is looking for a contractor to: - Use a combine harvester to harvest grains at the end of the growing season at a mutually agreed upon date - Load on a semi- truck and trailer provided by the holder of the hauling contract - Load approximately ****
bushels of harvested
corn into KCI grain carts to be stored in KCI grain bins for cow feeding Vendor shall be responsible for supplying the combine or harvester, including all necessary supplies such as diesel, oil, parts, etc. Vendor shall be responsible for supplying all other equipment needed for harvesting, including, but not limited to, tractor and grain cart. Approximately 6, 000
bushels of
corn shall be loaded into grain bins owned by KCI. The remainder of the
corn shall be loaded onto semi- trucks and trailers provided by the contractor for hauling the crops.