The Department of Agriculture awarded a purchase order to Zooks Welding LLC for $40,200 on October 1, 2026, under a Total Small Business set-aside for a tractor-pulled sawdust spreader for JW Toumey Nursery. Performance occurs in Watersmeet, Michigan, with a completion date of April 30, 2027. The spreader must be compatible with a John Deere 5100E tractor (85 hp PTO), deliver sawdust in a 48-inch-wide strip at adjustable depth of 0.5 to 1 inch, and fit within specified dimensional constraints (88 inches maximum width, 17 feet maximum length, 84 inches maximum loading height). Minimum hopper capacity is 4.2 cubic yards. The spreader must gently and evenly lay sawdust over formed beds without displacing seed; broadcast or side-discharge mechanisms are not acceptable. The vendor must provide 60 minutes of training covering operation, troubleshooting, and warranty information, along with operational manuals and manufacturer warranties. Warranty covers parts and labor for 12 months from delivery. The order originated from a solicitation posted August 10, 2026.