Tree growing media for Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska

The USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region is soliciting quotes for approximately 8,262 cubic feet of greenhouse growing media to be delivered to the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska. The media must be composed of 90% fine cut sphagnum peat moss and 10% horticultural perlite. Quotes are due by October 21, 2023 and should include pricing per cubic foot as well as samples, ingredients lists, and proposed packaging. The award will be made based on an evaluation of the technical approach, past performance, and price. All media must be delivered by December 5, 2023.

This requirement has been set aside for total small businesses. Quotes should address NAICS code 111400 for nursery and tree production and PSC code R499 for other miscellaneous landscape and horticultural services. No incumbent or current contractors were identified. The place of performance is Halsey, Nebraska and all media must be delivered by December 5, 2023. Sample submissions will be a key factor in the technical evaluation and selection for award.