Fall 2017 Food Plot Seed (SDA 374-0577)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, MDC18014, for Fall 2017 Food Plot Seed to be delivered to the Peck Ranch Conservation Area in Carter County. The procurement seeks multiple seed varieties with specific quantities and requirements, including 20,000 lbs of wheat (forage variety), 15,000 lbs of barley, 8,500 lbs of Austrian Winter Pea, 50 lbs of sugar beets, 2,500 lbs of red clover, 400 lbs of turnips, 750 lbs of improved orchard grass, and 2,000 lbs of crimson clover. Each seed variety must meet stringent purity and germination requirements, ranging from 65-98% purity and 80-90% germination rates, with clover seeds specifically required to be coated and pre-inoculated. The bid period is open from July 26, 2017, to August 9, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period extending from the date of award through November 30, 2017. Vendors must submit detailed pricing information, including total bulk pounds, unit price per pound, and extended pricing for each seed type. Delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the Peck Ranch Conservation Area, with payment terms of Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility, indicating that all vendors capable of meeting the specified seed requirements are welcome to submit bids. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. Vendors can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy submissions to the Missouri Department of Conservation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total procurement involves seed quantities ranging from 50 to 20,000 pounds across different varieties. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the evaluation based on the ability to provide the requested seed quantities at the lowest total cost. Funding for the contract will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and vendors are required to complete and attach all applicable exhibits, including the pricing pages, to ensure a comprehensive and compliant bid submission.