Bulk Custom Fertilizer FY25- Swan Creek

The State of Alabama, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for Limestone County, is seeking a vendor to provide custom bulk fertilizer services for Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The procurement involves supplying and spreading a specialized fertilizer blend across 274 acres, with specific requirements for nutrient composition of at least 39 lbs of Nitrogen, 30 lbs of Phosphorus, and 30 lbs of Potassium per acre. Vendors must submit pricing through the Alabama Buys supplier portal for two distinct line items: the fertilizer blend and the per-acre cost of spreading, including buggy rental. The delivery timeframe is scheduled for May 2025 through July 2025, with service to be performed at 21453 Harris Station Rd, Tanner, Alabama. Vendors are required to provide transport via bulk trailer/tender and supply a fertilizer buggy for WMA personnel use, with 24-hour advance notice required for multiple potential delivery trips. The bid is structured as an all-or-none award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with a strict due date of March 10, 2025, for bid submissions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. Pricing must be submitted F.O.B. destination with freight charges included, and vendors must be registered in the Alabama Buys system to participate. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors will need to provide per-acre pricing for both the fertilizer product and spreading services. The procurement documents emphasize that all work must comply with local codes and be completed professionally by experienced workers. Vendors must be prepared to respond to additional information requests within five days and accept multiple forms of electronic payment, including state-issued credit cards, P-cards, and electronic funds transfer. The state reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on the submitted bids.