NIGP 79010: Field Seeds: Cotton, etc.

NIGP 79010 Field Seeds: Cotton, Etc., Item, encompasses seed procurement for agricultural and grounds maintenance use by state and local governments, with recent activity dominated by grass seed and grain seed purchases for municipal parks, grounds operations, and state farm programs. The City of Lubbock and Georgia Correctional Industries have posted multiple solicitations in the past four months for wheat grass seed varieties, sorghum sudan grass seed in bulk quantities (45,000 pounds in one instance), and cotton seed; these purchases support municipal turf management, state agricultural operations, and correctional farm activities. Issuing bodies include municipalities (Lubbock, Texas), state correctional agencies (Georgia Correctional Industries), and county governments (DeKalb County), with Lubbock emerging as a repeat buyer of forage and turf seeds in the past quarter.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The City of Lubbock posted RFQs for Jose Wheat Grass Seed (due July 16, 2026) and Beardless Wheat Seed VNS (due July 16, 2026) and an RFQ for 45,000 pounds of Sorghum Sudan Grass Seed (due April 1, 2026) requiring minimum 85% germination, bulk delivery in 2,000-pound bags by April 16, 2026, and F.O.B. Destination pricing. Georgia Correctional Industries issued an RFQ for cotton seed (due March 26, 2026) with F.O.B. Destination delivery to Rogers Farm Service in Reidsville, Georgia; Triangle Chemical Company was awarded the contract at $57,994.00 on March 31, 2026. Vendors must provide test data confirming seed quality, comply with conflict-of-interest and debarment certifications, and quote all-inclusive pricing with freight prepaid.