NIGP 79054: Soil Mixtures (Special)

NIGP 79054 Soil Mixtures (Special), an Item code, encompasses seed procurement and site preparation materials for turf establishment and erosion control. State and local governments buy grass seed varieties—including Jose Wheat, Beardless Wheat, and Sorghum Sudan—and hydroseeding services bundled with soil amendments, mulch, fertilizer, and tackifier applied to disturbed areas, rights-of-way, parks, sports fields, and construction sites. The issuing bodies span cities, counties, and state transportation departments. The City of Lubbock, Texas has posted multiple seed solicitations as RFQs in recent months; Clayton County, Georgia issued an ITB for annual hydroseeding services with a 90-day guarantee on vegetative coverage and renewal terms spanning up to five years.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with additional posting from the Oregon Department of Transportation. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Lubbock's requests for Jose Wheat Grass Seed and Beardless Wheat Seed VNS, both due July 16, 2026 (RFQ format); Clayton County's ITB #26-60 for hydroseeding services, due June 16, 2026, requiring minimum five years' experience and $1 million-plus liability coverage, with a one-year base term and four optional renewals; and the Oregon Department of Transportation's ITB #S-73000-00015919 for roadside development of OR217 including wildflower seeding and vegetation planting, due March 11, 2026, with substantial completion required by December 31, 2026, and a project cost estimate of $500,000 to $1 million for bonding purposes.