Agricultural Seeds

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established a competitive selection Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on agricultural seeds and related botanical products. This contract covers multiple seed categories including clover, alfalfa, grass seeds, and flower seeds and seedlings. The IDV is designed to support state agencies, state higher education institutions, and registered Cooperative Purchasing Program members with comprehensive seed procurement options. The contract encompasses four distinct product categories: Conservation Seeds, Conservation Seed Blends, Agriculture Seed Blends, and a catalog discount section, offering a wide range of specialized seed mix configurations.

Pheasants Forever, Inc., based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the prime contractor for this IDV, which runs from January 20, 2023, to January 31, 2026, with potential renewals extending to January 31, 2028. The contract covers the state of Ohio and allows for cooperative purchasing by political subdivisions. It includes provisions for quarterly sales reporting and a 0.75% revenue share of total sales. The contract type is a competitive selection, providing flexibility for purchasing entities to access a variety of seed products with specified Pure Live Seed (PLS) quantities and the ability to adjust pricing after the initial six-month period.