2009FertilizerSpecifications[1].doc

This fertilizer specifications document is issued by the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Purchases. The procurement requires 30 tons of 15-15-15 fertilizer with specific guaranteed analysis parameters, including 15% total nitrogen, 15% available phosphorus, and 15% soluble potash, along with secondary nutrients including 4% total magnesium, 8.4% sulfur, and 1.4% total manganese. The fertilizer must be delivered to Maine Seed Potato Farm located at 16275 SW 208 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33187-4421 on November 9, 2009. The product must be packaged in 50-pound maximum plastic bags to ensure proper storage and moisture prevention in the high-humidity Florida climate. Delivery will be accomplished via one or two flatbed truckloads with the vendor dropping the trailer for 3-4 days to allow the farm crew to unload and store the material before picking up the empty trailer. A product sample may be required prior to delivery to verify suitability for the application, with particular emphasis on granular composition and absence of powder or dust residue.

Freight is provided on an FOB destination basis, with the vendor bearing all transportation costs. The specification requires a highly granular product with no powder or dust due to the geographical area's high humidity and moisture conditions. All inquiries regarding this procurement should be directed to Bambi Tefft Bahr, Buyer II, Division of Purchases, Department of Administrative and Financial Services, at 111 Sewall Street, 9 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, by telephone at (207) 624-7341 or by fax at (207) 287-6578, or via email at bambi.t.bahr@maine.gov. Bidders are instructed to call the farm at 305-235-2421 before delivery to coordinate arrival and unloading logistics.