Food Plot Seed (SDA 374-0627)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDC22018 for food plot seed to be delivered to the Peck Ranch in Carter County, Missouri. The procurement seeks approximately 36,500 pounds of various seed types, including 12,500 pounds of wheat (forage variety), 15,000 pounds of barley (Moby or similar), 1,000 pounds of turnips, 400 pounds of improved orchard grass, 2,000 pounds of improved Ladino clover, 2,500 pounds of winter triticale, 2,000 pounds of forage rape, 1,100 pounds of medium red clover, and 2,000 pounds of alfalfa forage variety. Each seed type has specific minimum requirements for purity and germination rates, with most varieties requiring 98% minimum purity and 85-90% minimum germination rates. The solicitation period runs from July 23, 2021, to August 6, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to MDC. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination and payment terms of Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide a specific estimated total contract value or budget range, though the total quantity of seeds is approximately 36,500 pounds. The MDC requires vendors to complete and sign all applicable exhibits and attach them to their bid submission. Vendors must ensure their seeds meet the detailed specifications, including purity and germination requirements, with specific provisions for clover and alfalfa varieties requiring coating and pre-inoculation. The procurement appears to be funded through the Missouri Department of Conservation's budget, though specific funding sources are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents.