Corn Fertilizer

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, specifically the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area located in Multnomah County, is conducting a procurement for 18 tons of corn fertilizer through an RFQ process. The solicitation requires a specific 26-12-10-4 fertilizer blend with precise nutrient compositions, including 26% total nitrogen, 12% available phosphate, 10% soluble potash, and 4% sulfur. Delivery is scheduled for no later than May 15, 2024, to the wildlife area shop at 29005 NW Reeder Rd, Portland, OR 97231, with specific equipment requirements including one 5-ton tote and the remaining 13 tons delivered by tender. The bid proposal must be submitted by 2:00 PM on April 19, 2024, via email, mail, or fax, with all pricing to remain firm for 30 days. Bidders may propose alternate products that meet or exceed minimum specifications, subject to agency approval, and the current intent is to award to Valley Ag, LLC of Cornelius, OR, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

There are no explicit set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents, though bidders are asked to provide their COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certification number if applicable. The RFQ requires vendors to submit their Federal ID number and vendor information. While no specific budget range is detailed, the sole bid from Valley Ag, LLC was for a lump sum of $10,728.00. The procurement will be conducted through the OregonBuys procurement platform, which requires potential vendors to complete a registration process. The contract is subject to federal terms and conditions, including compliance with various federal laws and regulations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements, and the procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of agricultural fertilizer for wildlife area maintenance.