Bareroot Seedlings for West Texas Nursery

This contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas A&M Forest Service to acquire bids for various 12"-18" bareroot seedlings to be delivered to their West Texas Nursery located in Idalou, TX. The IFB specifies the required delivery of 6,000 Bur Oak, 3,500 Chinkapin Oak, 7,000 Pecan, 3,500 Shumard Oak, 2,500 Lacebark Elm, 2,000 Chickasaw Plum, 2,000 Mexican Plum, 2,000 Sand Cherry, 2,000 Black Cherry, 2,500 American Plum, 2,500 Aromatic Sumac, and 2,000 Skunkbush Sumac seedlings to be delivered the week of January 6, 2025. Bids are due by 2:00 PM CT on August 9, 2024, and the contract will be awarded based on factors such as pricing, delivery, vendor capability, and past experience with the Texas A&M Forest Service. The IFB states that the Texas A&M Forest Service will award the contract to the bidder that provides the best value.

The IFB notes that historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) are encouraged to participate, and a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan is required for procurements exceeding $100,000. The Texas A&M Forest Service reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within 60 days of the award. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not specified.