Seed Mixture.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the State Department of Environmental Protection for a seed mixture contract. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide various seed mixtures for state-wide landscaping and restoration projects. The requested seed mixtures include native grasses, wildflowers, and cover crops in specified quantities. Proposals are due on January 15, 2023, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on December 1, 2022. The contract will be awarded on February 28, 2023, and will have an initial term of three years with two one-year renewal options.

The RFP outlines pricing terms, including unit prices per pound for each seed mixture. Minority and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals, and the current incumbent vendor is Smith Seed Company. Funding for the contract will be provided through the state's environmental restoration budget, with an estimated annual value of $500,000. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet all technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the Scope of Work.