Notice of Intent to Award_S-63500-00015384.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for Solicitation S-63500-00015384 regarding a seed purchase project at the Phillip W Schneider Wildlife Area Murderers Creek South Flats. The project aims to acquire approximately 17,000 pounds of native seed mix for wildfire recovery and habitat restoration across up to 2,500 acres. The required seed composition consists of 30% Bluebunch Wheatgrass, 30% Thickspike Wheatgrass, 10% Bottlebrush Squirreltail, 10% Sherman Big Bluegrass, 10% Crested Wheatgrass, and 10% Ladak Alfalfa, to be delivered in 50-pound bags to 45403 Highway 26, Dayville, Oregon. The bid submission deadline was November 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM via email to ODFW.Bids@ODFW.oregon.gov, and the delivery deadline is December 15, 2025. ODFW has completed its evaluation and intends to award the contract to RSK Seed DBA Clearwater Seed as the lowest responsible bidder.

The procurement involves a single lump-sum payment upon receipt and acceptance of seed delivery, with pricing held firm for 30 days from bid submission. Bidders were required to register in OregonBuys, complete the mandatory RFQ Bid Proposal Form, and comply with federal contract requirements including equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, and Clean Air Act compliance provisions. The project is funded through ODFW's mule deer enhancement funds as part of a broader post-fire habitat restoration effort following the Rail Ridge Fire. Evaluation criteria included meeting all specifications, demonstrated quality, competitive pricing, and delivery timing adherence.