Anamosa fertilizer for crop year 2024

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of fertilizer and application services for the 2024 crop year in Jones County, Iowa. The contract is being issued by Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) Farms, located in Anamosa, Iowa. The RFB solicits bids for the supply and application of 22-104-120-20 fertilizer on approximately 480 acres of corn, soybeans, and alfalfa across 6 different farms in Jones County. Bidders must submit a Price Sheet and Price Worksheet, as well as a Certification Letter and Authorization to Release Information, by the October 18, 2023 deadline at 1:00 pm. The contract is intended to be prepaid by IPI Farms, and the agency reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Pricing terms, such as how much advance notice is required for application, are also included. Preference will be given to Iowa-based businesses and products grown or produced within the state of Iowa.

The RFB indicates that this solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, with no incumbent information provided. The contract term is for the 2024 crop year, but the specific start and end dates are not provided. A performance bond may be required of the successful contractor. IPI Farms will not necessarily award the contract to the lowest cost bidder, but rather to the responsible contractor whose responsive bid proposal is believed to provide the best value. The anticipated award date is October 19, 2023, and the contract resulting from this RFB will not be exclusive.