Harris Rhythm and Harris Moran Sweet Corn Seed

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking to procure Harris Rhythm and Harris Moran sweet corn seed through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number 52-IFB-1389074511-SCP-DAC-Sweet Corn Seed. The specific procurement includes 4 bags of Harris Moran Rhythm and 70 bags of Harris Moran Max IF seed, which must be treated with Allegiance, Captan, Dividend Extreme, and Cruiser. Each bag must contain 100M seed count and demonstrate a minimum 87% germination rate from the 2024 crop year. The bid is exclusively for these specific seed varieties with no substitutions permitted, as they are critical for maintaining compatibility with existing farm operations. The bid opening is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 2:30 PM ET, with required delivery by April 1, 2025, to the Enterprise Roanoke River Farm facility located in Tillery, North Carolina. These corn seeds will be utilized by the Department's Farm and Cannery operations to grow and harvest produce meeting nutritional requirements for offenders in North Carolina Correctional Facilities.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The previous contract was awarded to Clifton Seed in February 2024, with pricing of $849.00 per bag for Harris Moran Max IF corn seed and $820.00 per bag for Harris Moran Rhythm corn seed, resulting in a total contract value of $50,824.00. The total procurement includes 74 bags of specialized corn seed, with a projected award value consistent with the previous contract. No specific integration requirements or technology infrastructure considerations are detailed in the documentation. The procurement is brand-specific and targeted solely at providing specialized corn seed for the Department of Adult Correction's agricultural operations. Potential bidders should carefully review the IFB documentation to ensure complete compliance with the specific seed variety, treatment, and performance requirements specified in the solicitation.