23NW Pollinator Fields Seed Mix

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northwest Region is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive seed mix procurement intended for grassland restoration projects in Crawford County. The solicitation requests four distinct seed mixes: 840 lbs of Oats mix, 400 lbs of Mesic to Dry Native Pollinator Mix containing 31 specific species, 37.5 lbs of Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Mix (divided into 30 lb and 7.5 lb packages) with 30 species, and 160 lbs of Eastern Ecotype Native Grass Mix containing 4 species. All seed must be delivered to 9552 Hartstown Rd, Hartstown, PA 16131 by mid-April, with bids to be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's PA Supplier Portal system by 2:00 PM on March 18, 2025. The primary evaluation criterion is the lowest bid, with unit pricing expected to include Pure Live Seed (PLS) costs, mixing fees, and delivery expenses. Vendors are required to have an assigned Commonwealth vendor number and are encouraged to use Pennsylvania local ecotypes when available. The technical contact for potential questions or species substitutions is Chris Deal.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must maintain various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation and public liability/property damage insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract includes an enhanced minimum wage requirement of $15.00 per hour with annual cost-of-living adjustments beginning July 1, 2023. Contractors will be subject to background check requirements, confidentiality provisions, and compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws. The Commonwealth reserves the right to extend the contract term for up to three months upon notice. While no specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be a targeted, specialized seed acquisition for habitat restoration purposes. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in native seed mixes, ecological restoration, and ability to meet the specific species and quantity requirements outlined in the solicitation.