FertilizerBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a competitive quote for fertilizer supplies for seedbed soil maintenance at the Vallonia State Nursery in Jasper County. The procurement involves five specific fertilizer line items: 10 short tons of Urea (46-0-0), 18 short tons of Mixed Fertilizer (18-4-24) with specific micronutrients, 10 short tons of Liquid Nitrogen 28% (28-0-0), 1 short ton of Diammonium Phosphate (18-46-0), and 1,000 pounds of Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt). All fertilizers must be delivered directly to the IDNR's Division of Forestry Vallonia Nursery in Vallonia, Indiana. Delivery schedules and quantities must be coordinated with Rob Winks, Section Supervisor. The solicitation opened on January 14, 2026, and responses are due by February 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Quotes must be valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date and must include all applicable charges such as shipping, delivery fees, blending costs, and bulk spreader rental fees. Each line item carries a 20% weighting factor in the evaluation process, and all products must comply with Indiana pesticide registration law.

The solicitation includes mandatory participation goals for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), with 8% for minority participation and 11% for women participation, plus a 3% goal for Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Multiple state purchasing preferences are available, including preferences for U.S.-manufactured products, Indiana businesses, Indiana-manufactured goods, recycled materials, and small businesses. Vendors must comply with drug-free workplace certifications, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, and various nondiscrimination requirements outlined in Indiana Code and Executive Orders. While no specific budget range is mentioned, responses exceeding $75,000 require manual signatures. Interested vendors must submit completed bid packages via email to kmevans@dnr.in.gov or by mail to Kathy Evans at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, with electronic submission through the supplier portal expressly prohibited. Selected vendors will be required to authorize direct deposit for state payments and may need to register with the Indiana Secretary of State and State Procurement Division.