DNR WLD PRC; TBB - seed

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is issuing a Request for Quote for the procurement of various seed species totaling approximately 57,650 pounds for wildlife habitat management purposes. The solicitation seeks bids for buckwheat (23,000 lbs), rye seed (29,000 lbs), Landino white clover with inoculant (1,150 lbs), Northern Edge forage rape seed (500 lbs), Northern Edge forage radish seed (500 lbs), Northern Edge turnips seed (500 lbs), and Northern Edge ultimate clover mix (2,600 lbs). All seed must meet a minimum 85% germination rate and be packaged in 50-pound bags on standard four-way pallets for delivery to the Michigan DNR Wildlife Division Pigeon River Country Field Office in Vanderbilt, Michigan, between April 22-30, 2019. Bidders must submit proposals by February 22, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with pricing stated per pound for each line item entered into the SIGMA VSS system on an FOB delivered basis that includes all delivery fees and miscellaneous charges. Questions may be submitted to Solicitation Manager Lisa Crozier-Green via email until February 20, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., with answers posted by February 21, 2019. Vendors must provide three business days' notice prior to delivery and indicate their deadline for purchase order receipt to ensure timely fulfillment. Failure to provide unit pricing or required documentation may result in proposal disqualification, as will contact with any personnel other than the designated Solicitation Manager.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Michigan genotype seed is preferred but not mandatory, allowing vendors from other regions to compete. Vendors intending to use subcontractors must provide complete subcontractor information as part of their proposal submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The vendor may invoice upon DNR acceptance with payment due within net 45 days unless a quick payment discount is offered. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.