CORN SEED for LaSalle FWA 154226Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a procurement of 32 bags of corn seed for waterfowl management and early succession initiatives across three wildlife areas in the state. Specifically, the solicitation requests 80-95 day maturity Round-Up Ready untreated corn seed with no neonicotinoid coating, to be distributed as follows: 15 bags to Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area, 7 bags to Jasper Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, and 10 bags to LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area. The bid opportunity (RFQ #0000085630) requires submission of completed responses by December 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with all questions to be emailed to asimonton@dnr.in.gov by November 24, 2025. Bidders must provide pricing on a per-bag basis, with unit prices taking precedence in case of discrepancies. The procurement is F.O.B. destination, and all shipping costs must be included in the unit price. Quoted prices must remain valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the response due date.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders are not required to be pre-registered with the Procurement Division but must complete registration within five days of award notification. All responses must include completed certifications regarding drug-free workplace compliance, non-collusion, employment eligibility verification, and compliance with Indiana ethical requirements. The contract will be awarded through a Purchase Order and governed by Indiana state law. Responses can be submitted via email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov, by mail to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at 402 W. Washington St. W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or by fax for submissions under $75,000. While the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement involves 32 bags of corn seed across three wildlife management areas, suggesting a relatively modest contract value focused on specific ecological management objectives.