Dworshak Dam Liquid Fertilizer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of liquid 32-0-0 Urea Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer to Dworshak Dam in Idaho. The primary procurement involves 43,000 gallons of fertilizer with an optional additional 1,000 gallons, priced on a firm fixed-price basis with FOB destination delivery. Contractors must provide storage tanks with 9,000 to 10,000 gallons total capacity, a gas-driven pumping system with a 2-inch pump capable of 1,500 to 2,000 gallons per hour, and delivery hoses with industry-standard couplers, while assuming full responsibility for maintenance and repair. Independent laboratory analysis complying with EPA SW-846 test methods is required at least two weeks before initial delivery and one week before subsequent deliveries, documenting nutrient levels and nine metals including arsenic, cadmium, zinc, and mercury. The award will be made to the responsible offeror with acceptable past performance and the lowest overall price. The offer due date is April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and all inquiries must be submitted through the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry system using the provided key EGXTUC-5KQXRD.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside with a 100 percent set-aside requirement for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and North American businesses, limiting competition to qualifying entities. Storage tanks and pumping equipment must be delivered between April 20 and 23, 2026, with initial fertilizer delivery required by April 30, 2026, and subsequent deliveries occurring May through September with one week notice from the Government. Historical data indicates approximately 8 to 10 deliveries annually totaling 40,000 to 42,000 gallons, demonstrating the recurring nature of this contract. All contract personnel must comply with federal security requirements including background vetting, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and security awareness training. The place of performance is Ahsahka, Idaho 83520, near Dworshak Reservoir, with deliveries scheduled during normal business hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Offerors must submit completed Standard Form 1449, pricing schedules, and technical specification submittals demonstrating full compliance with all solicitation requirements, with mandatory registration at www.sam.gov required for eligibility consideration.