Att F- Technical Proposal Template.docx

RFS 26-87589

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

ATTACHMENT F

INSTRUCTIONS

· Please supply requested information in the blue-shaded areas and indicate any attachments that have been included.

· Document all attachments with which section and question they pertain to.

Mandatory Requirements (Please respond with Yes or No)

1. Is the Respondent able to conduct grid, random, or zone soil sampling on up to 400 acres per farm operation?

2. Can the Respondent ensure soil samples are collected and handled according to industry recognized agronomic standard?

3. Does the Respondent have the ability develop a lite nutrient management plan based on soil test results using the vendor’s own agronomic software?

4. Program Integrity and Non-Solicitation Requirements: To uphold the integrity and neutrality of this program, the Respondent must meet the list of items included in Scope of Work under Section VI: Compliance Requirements - Program Integrity and Non-Solicitation Requirements.

5. Confidentiality of Producer Information: The Respondent confirms to agree to maintain the confidentiality of all producer information and refrain from sharing, reusing, or distributing program‑related data except with the specific client for whom the work was completed and as authorized by ISDA‑DSC.

Technical Proposal Questions

1. Service Area: The Respondent must provide a clear description of the Respondent’s service area, including the geographic regions, specific counties, or statewide coverage where services can be provided. (e.g., Indiana statewide, specific counties, regions).

2. Primary point of contact: The Respondent must provide the contact information for the individual responsible for program coordination, including name, title, email address, phone number. If there are multiple business locations that the Respondent is associated with please provide all locations where this program will be made available.

3. Relevant Experience: The Respondent must provide a brief summary of the Respondent’s experience in conducting soil sampling, nutrient management planning, and related agronomic services. This may include years of experience, client types served, and examples of comparable work.

4. The Respondent must be able to provide, at minimum, the following information for the Lite Nutrient Management Plan. Provide examples, without sharing any specific landowner details, that have been previously provided by the Respondent that meet this requirement.

· Name of farm operation

· Names of individuals associated with farm operation

· Farm operation address location, including county (to confirm with Mississippi River Basin)

· Total acres enrolled in the program

· Soil test results

· Field boundary map showing sample collection points

· Crop plan for the next two crop years

· Recommended nutrient application maps (flat rate or variable rate)

· Field map identifying sensitive areas

5. Standard Operating Procedures/Performance Standards: The Respondent must provide a description of the Respondent’s standard operating procedures for soil sampling, sample handling, and nutrient planning, including any internal performance standards or quality controls

6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The Respondent must provide disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest relevant to program activities, including any financial or organizational relationships that may influence service delivery.

7. Certifications and Qualifications: List applicable professional certifications held by the business and/or its employees who will be working with this program (e.g., Certified Crop Advisor, 4R Nutrient Management Specialist, Sustainability certifications, Precision Agriculture credentials), as well as any specialty or technical qualifications relevant to program delivery.

8. Submission Format Compliance: Describe how digital deliverable will be submitted to ISDA-DSC using acceptable formats like: MS Office, PDF, and/or zip files.

9. Regular Communication Commitment: Describe how you will maintain regular communication with the Nutrient Stewardship Program Manager every two months to report on sampling work.

10. Vendor Certification Checklist: Please describe how you will meet the Vendor Certification Statement found in Section VI of the Scope of Work.