54-TJK-PR25027

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-TJK-PR25027 for wildflower pre-plant fertilizer to be procured for the Fall 2025 planting season within Wake County. The solicitation seeks to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for two specific fertilizer types: 13 tons of 10-0-30 +11.40%S Fertilizer and 25 tons of 15-24-12 +6.30%S Fertilizer. Bids are due on July 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a public bid opening to be conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call. The contract period will run from the date of award through October 31, 2025, with pricing based on the lowest responsive bid meeting specified fertilizer requirements. Delivery will be Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to the NCDOT Central Inventory Warehouse in Raleigh, with a required delivery window of 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order. Vendors must complete several attachments, including pricing forms and detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with specifications.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with an explicit goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. This approach encourages participation from minority and small businesses in the procurement process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves purchasing 38 total tons of specialized fertilizer, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The bid evaluation will focus on responsiveness to technical specifications, pricing, and compliance with HUB participation goals. Vendors will need to demonstrate their ability to meet precise fertilizer composition requirements, provide accurate pricing, and show potential for minority business engagement. The procurement seeks to balance technical specifications with opportunities for diverse business participation, creating a competitive yet inclusive bidding environment for the fertilizer supply contract.