Food Plot Seed (SDA 374-0642)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDC24041 for food plot seed to be delivered to the Peck Ranch in Carter County, Missouri. The solicitation requests bids for specific quantities and types of seeds, including 8,800 pounds of Crimson Clover, 1,900 pounds of Turnips, 2,450 pounds of Improved Ladino Clover, 26,550 pounds of Winter Triticale, 1,400 pounds of Forage Rape, 10,000 pounds of Wheat, and 750 pounds of Orchard Grass. Each seed type has stringent minimum purity and germination requirements, ranging from 65% to 98% purity and 75% to 90% germination. The bid period runs from August 16, 2023, to August 30, 2023, with a firm submission deadline of 2:00 PM CDT on August 30, 2023. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with options to submit electronically or via hard copy if allowed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. Multiple proposals and alternatives are permitted for certain line items, specifically Turnips and Wheat. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors are responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bids and must meet the detailed specifications for each seed type, including purity, germination, and variety requirements. The seeds are intended for use in food plots at the Peck Ranch, suggesting this is part of the Missouri Department of Conservation's land management and wildlife habitat enhancement efforts. Interested vendors must carefully review all specifications and submit their bids through the prescribed electronic system to be considered for the contract.