Fertilizer

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a vendor to supply up to 46 tons of 20(N)-5(P)-15(K)-7(S) fertilizer for the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area located in Clatsop County. The procurement requires delivery of fertilizer in bulk bins with power augers between October 6 and October 31, 2023, with a minimum of 3 days' advance notice prior to delivery. Vendors must be capable of delivering multiple shipments of up to 20 tons each and leaving bulk bins on-site for up to 72 hours to facilitate offloading. The fertilizer must be in granular form derived from conventional sources, and the vendor's power augers or tender must be in good working condition with sufficient fuel to complete the entire offloading process. Responses to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due by October 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., and must be submitted via email to ODFW.Bids@ODFW.oregon.gov. Vendors are required to provide unit pricing and total cost, including all delivery expenses, and must hold their pricing firm for 30 days. ODFW will evaluate alternate bids and determine, at its sole discretion, whether proposed products meet the specified requirements.

The RFQ encourages participation from businesses certified with the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) and recommends vendors visit Oregon4biz.com for resources on growing their business in Oregon. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly outlined, the solicitation appears to be open to various vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements. The contract does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify precise budget ranges, though the total potential procurement is up to 46 tons of fertilizer. Vendors will be expected to comply with Oregon's standard contract terms and conditions, which include requirements related to workers' compensation laws, delivery of new and current model goods, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory standards. Payment terms stipulate that compensation will be processed within 30 days of delivery or invoice receipt, and the state reserves the right to inspect, reject, or terminate the contract if performance standards are not met.