Acorns & Seeds

The state of Arkansas, specifically the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADOA), is seeking bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to purchase Acorns and Seeds for the Baucum Nursery located in North Little Rock, AR. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor per line item for a one-year term. The IFB specifies the required quantities, delivery schedules, and condition requirements for the acorns and seeds, including payment terms based on the weight of fresh, pure, and sound acorns and seeds. Bids must be submitted through the ARBuy eProcurement system by September 6, 2023, with a bid opening scheduled for that date. The State reserves the right to adjust quantities and species ordered based on demand and availability of funds.

This contracting opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Bid Response Packet includes requirements related to illegal immigrants and boycotts of Israel, as well as a Proposed Subcontractors Form for prospective contractors to list any subcontractors they intend to use. The contract value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided information.