Potato Cyst Nematode (Seed Dept Only)

The North Dakota State Contract Number 484 for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) Surface Soil Sampling Services provides specialized environmental sampling for agricultural monitoring. The contract enables surface soil sample collection from selected potato grower fields across North Dakota, specifically following USDA/APHIS methodology. Services include collecting and delivering soil samples to support USDA/APHIS, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and North Dakota State Seed Department personnel. The sampling process targets seed potato fields, with a mandatory sample yield of 5 pounds of soil per seed potato acre, prioritizing fields destined for export to Canada.

The contract is currently held by Western Water Consultants, Inc. (formerly Kirk Engineering & Natural Resources, Inc.), with an original award date of May 15, 2020, and a final completion date of May 14, 2026. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and has undergone multiple amendments, including pricing adjustments from $32 to $40 per sample collected. The vehicle allows for sampling in multiple North Dakota counties, including Walsh, Pembina, Cavalier, Towner, Rolette, Benson, Dickey, Ransom, Sargent, and Williams. The contract type is a service agreement with specific performance requirements and has included four consecutive twelve-month renewal periods, with the current amendment representing the final extension of the contract term.