Seed Orchard Fertilizer, Colton and Lorane Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon-Washington Region is seeking a small business contractor to provide seed orchard fertilizer delivery and spreading services at two locations in Oregon. The solicitation requires the procurement of specific granular fertilizer mixtures: 21.5 tons of 16-20-0-15 fertilizer for Horning Seed Orchard in Colton and 4.3 tons of 29-10-0-10.5 fertilizer for Tyrrell Seed Orchard in Lorane. Contractors must provide bulk fertilizer deliverable by power bins/stinger trucks and supply fertilizer spreaders compatible with BLM tractors. The evaluation will be based on price and past performance, with the award going to the most advantageous quote for the government. Interested firms must submit questions by January 14, 2025, and final quotes are due by January 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST.

This is a 100% small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 113210 with a $20.5M size standard, targeting forest product and nursery services. The fertilizer delivery and spreading services are scheduled for a specific window from February 17, 2025 to March 21, 2025, with precise delivery schedules to be coordinated directly with each seed orchard facility. The two performance locations are geographically distinct: the Horning Seed Orchard is situated near Oregon City in Clackamas County, while the Tyrrell Seed Orchard is located at 26411 Siuslaw River Road in Lorane, Oregon. Detailed vicinity maps are provided as attachments to help contractors understand the exact locations and access routes. The solicitation (RFQ number 140L4325Q0008) represents a targeted procurement for specialized agricultural support services within the BLM's Oregon-Washington Region.