Acorns and 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), is seeking bids for the supply of acorns and seeds for the Baucum Nursery. The contract will last for one year, with the potential to adjust the start date by up to three months. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the acorns and seeds, which have specific requirements for purity, freshness, moisture content, and lack of sprouts or debris, to the designated location. Payment will be based on the number of pounds of sound acorns or seeds delivered, determined through cut tests and weighing. The state reserves the right to return any non-conforming products and cancel the contract for failure to meet the requirements. Bids are due by September 4, 2024, and the award is expected to be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid per line item.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current contract environment and any incumbent vendors are also not provided. The estimated budget or award value range is also not disclosed in the available materials. Interested contractors are expected to refer to the full solicitation document for comprehensive details on the contract opportunity.