Event Details for Seed_Harvester_for_SW_Region.pdf
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- Seed Harvester for SW RegionBid Documents
- Solicitation number
- 86619
- Issued by
- Porter County, Indiana
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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the procurement of a front-end loader seed harvester for the Southwest Region. The State of Indiana is seeking one (1) front-end loader native seed harvester with an 8-foot harvesting width, designed for larger capacity seed harvesting operations on all-terrain conditions. The harvester must include specific features including a hydraulically powered rotary brush system, a 32 cubic foot usable hopper capacity, stainless steel screens, reversible reel, and the capability to harvest grass, sedge, wildflowers, herbs, and spices with a standard stripper header. Optional upgraded features include a Shelbourne-Reynolds type header for tough-headed wildflowers and regular grain seeds, as well as a concave harvester bar for more aggressive seed threshing. The solicitation opens on January 8, 2026, at 12:39:08 EST and closes on February 10, 2026, at 10:00:00 EST. Responses must be submitted via email to kmevans@dnr.in.gov or by mail to Kathy Evans, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington Street, W 265, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Electronic submission through the supplier portal is not permitted, and all bid packages must be physically received by the due date and time.
Bidders are required to provide quotes for four line items: the front-end loader seed harvester unit price, crate charge, tariff charge, and shipping charge. All pricing must be listed in the requested unit format and must be inclusive of all applicable charges including shipping, reconditioning, installation, and labor, with no additional costs to be added to invoices. Quoted prices must remain valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date in compliance with Indiana State Law. As required by Indiana Code 4-13-2-14.8, awarded contractors must authorize direct deposit by electronic funds transfer for all State payments. The delivery location is specified as the Nat Preserves Field Office, SW Division of Nature Preserves, 2310 E State Road 364, Winslow, IN 47598, with contact to Ryan Keller. Each line item carries a 25% weighting in the evaluation process.
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Event Description 003000000086619 Seed Harvester for SW Region - To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Solicitation Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date (aka Finish Time) listed above.
These native seed harvesters are built for larger capacity harvesting than the pull type harvesters but generally cannot access as many difficult to reach locations. However, they are built for all-terrain operations.
Responses can be emailed to kmevans@dnr.in.gov or mailed to Kathy Evans, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington Street, W 265, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
This bid is NOT eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal.
A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the due date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Evans at kmevans@dnr.in.gov or call (317) 233-8214.
General Comments
- Pricing must be listed in the unit requested, and must be inclusive of all applicable charges (i.e., shipping, reconditioning, installation and labor). Prices listed above and beyond what is requested shall not be considered and shall be reason to reject offer.
- As required by IC 4-13-2-14.8:
Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or custom, a person or company who has a contract with the State or submits invoices to the State for payment shall authorize in writing the direct deposit by electronic funds transfer of all payments by the State to the person or company. The written authorization must designate a financial institution and an account number to which all payments are to be credited. For forms and additional information see the State Comptroller's website at https://www.in.gov/comptroller/forms/
- Supplier must include shipping and/or any other additional costs in bid response. Shipping and/or additional costs will not be paid if added to invoice.
- These native seed harvesters are built for larger capacity harvesting than the pull type harvesters but generally cannot access as many difficult to reach locations. However, they are built for all-terrain operations.
Event Details
Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing
402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
United States
Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:
Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov
State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000086619 Buy RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Seed Harvester for SW Region Start Time Finish Time
01/08/2026 12:39:08 EST 02/10/2026 10:00:00 EST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 25% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Front end loader seed harvester - 8 ft.
Comments:
- The front-end loader native seed harvester comes in standard 8-foot harvesting width.
These harvesters require a tractor with at least 45hp and work best with a quick attach system for easy attachment and removal.
These native seed harvesters are built for larger capacity harvesting than the pull type harvesters but generally cannot access as many difficult to reach locations. However, they are built for all-terrain operations.
A native seed harvester is an attachment that uses a hydraulically powered rotary brush to dislodge mature seed from the seed head, the brush creates a vacuum that deposits int in a hopper.
The harvester should be 8 foot wide with a usable hopper capacity of 32 cubic feet. It should have a painted tubular steel frame, stainless steel screens for increased durability, has reversable reel and internal hopper baffle is powered directly by the hydraulic system of the machine it is attached to.
Harvests grass, sedge, wildflower, herbs, spices with standard stripper header.
With the optional upgraded stripper header with metal teeth the harvester can harvest conventional cereal crops, herbs, spices, shrubs, and hard to shell out wildflowers.
Features:
1) Custom built to fit tracker loader mount system. Quick attach system
2) Reversible hydraulic brush drive, lift & tilt
3) Requires 45 hp+ tractor/loader with 15 gpm (60 liters per min) hydraulic flow operates from 4in (10cm) above ground level to the maximum safe operating height of your loader
4) Quick unloading right from tractor seat with hydraulic bottom dump door fully screened hopper top with adjustable internal baffle ensures effective air flow seed capture & maximum harvesting
5) Dual stage, reversible, long lasting nylon brush efficiently collects the seed, leaving stalks and straw standing
6) Rugged construction of galvanized sheet, painted plate & tubular steel
7) Quick payback period - usually pays for itself in one season or less
8) 8ft (2.4m) harvest width; harvest 4 ac/hr @ 3 mph ground speed
9) Hopper capacity - 40cu ft (1.1 cu m); empty weight 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Optional Features:
1) Optional stainless-steel Shelbourne-Reynolds type header for tough headed wildflower & regular grain seeds
2) Optional concave harvester bar for more aggressive seed threshing
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing
402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
United States
Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:
Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov
State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000086619 Buy RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Seed Harvester for SW Region Start Time Finish Time
01/08/2026 12:39:08 EST 02/10/2026 10:00:00 EST
Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%
Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No
Response Comments
No Bid:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 25% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Crate charge
Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%
Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No
Response Comments
No Bid:
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 25% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Tariff charge
Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%
Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing
402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
United States
Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:
Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov
State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000086619 Buy RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Seed Harvester for SW Region Start Time Finish Time
01/08/2026 12:39:08 EST 02/10/2026 10:00:00 EST
No Bid:
Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: Each Weighting: 25% Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Shipping charge Comments:
- All items to be delivered to:
Nat Preserves Field Office -SW Division of Nature Preserves
2310 E STATE RD 364
WINSLOW, IN 47598
Attn: Ryan Keller>>
Question UOM Best Worst Weighting Response What is your quote/bid price? 100%
Required: Yes Mandatory Response: No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing
402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
United States
Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:
Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov
State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000086619 Buy RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Seed Harvester for SW Region Start Time Finish Time
01/08/2026 12:39:08 EST 02/10/2026 10:00:00 EST
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Purchasing
402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
United States
Contact: Kathy Evans - 00300 Phone:
Email: kmevans@dnr.in.gov
State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000086619 Buy RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Seed Harvester for SW Region Start Time Finish Time
01/08/2026 12:39:08 EST 02/10/2026 10:00:00 EST
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