pecifications_for_Seed_order_Fall_2015_RMANWR.docx

Seed Specifications for Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA) National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)

The following is required by the by the vendor:

1. Plant material (seed) species should be the requested variety or native to the front range of Colorado.

Native Defined:

· Plant material (seed) that is the same species as plant material naturally occurring at the site and whose origin is from the region where it is being planted. Similar annual precipitation and of similar elevation.

· Wildland-harvested or pre-varietal first generation of plant material from within a 400 mile radius of RMA.

· Contractor must provide plant material source identification seed tag for any material that is considered Native.

2. Weights are based on dehulled Pure Live Seed.

3. Provide price per pound PLS for each species and extended amount.

4. Each seed species is to be packaged separately. Premixed seed will NOT be accepted.

5. Seed test information and labels shall accompany each bag of plant material. Seed label must include origin, viability, purity, germination test results, germination test dates, percent weed seed content, and seed lot number.

6. Seed must be tested for viability, purity, and percent weed seed content six months before RMA receives plant material purchase.

6. Contractor must send seed labels and seed information (including source identification tag) to the RMA NWR before bid can be approved.

7. Lot numbers shall be indicated on packing lists and invoices.

8. Vendor shall furnish and deliver freight on board (FOB) to Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR, Commerce City, Colorado.

9. Seed is required no later than August 20, 2015.