Acorns & Seeds

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADOA), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to obtain pricing and a contract for the purchase of acorns and seeds for the Baucum Nursery located in North Little Rock, AR. The IFB lists the specific species and estimated quantities of acorns and seeds required, along with detailed requirements for the condition, packaging, and delivery of the products. Prospective Contractors must bid on the total quantity per species, with no partial quantities allowed. Payment will be based on the number of pounds of fresh, pure, clean, moist, cap-free, non-sprouted acorns that sink in water, except for certain species that will be paid based on the percentage of sound acorns or seeds. The bid opening date is August 17, 2021, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2021.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the IFB does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not include any details about possible award values or budget ranges.