Acorns and Seeds

This state and local contract opportunity issued by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADOA) is for the purchase of Acorns and Seeds for the Baucum Nursery located in North Little Rock, AR. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifies the required quantities, delivery timelines, packaging requirements, and acceptance standards for the acorns and seeds, including Overcup Oak Acorns, Pecan Native Acorns, Water Hickory Acorns, and Persimmon seeds. Payment will be based on the number of pounds of sound acorns or seeds that pass a cut test and meet other quality requirements. The bid opening is scheduled for June 2, 2022, and the anticipated contract start date is the date of award.

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 on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.