Native Seed Purchase Seeding services

The Oregon Military Department is seeking a vendor to provide native seed purchase and seeding services for post-burn restoration at two military installations in eastern Oregon's Morrow and Umatilla counties. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) W912JV23C3013 solicits proposals for supplying and drilling native grass seed mixes across approximately 1,010 acres, with 240 acres at the Raymond F. Rees Training Center and up to 770 acres at the US Navy Boardman Bombing Range. Bidders are required to submit pricing per pound for preferred seed mixes and an all-inclusive price per acre for drill seeding application at the Boardman Bombing Range. The procurement specifically seeks vendors with extensive experience in large-scale rangeland restoration projects. Critical evaluation criteria appear to include seed mix composition, pricing, and demonstrated restoration expertise. Quotes must be submitted by September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with seeding work scheduled for completion between November and February 2024. Seed delivery terms specify FOB Umatilla, Oregon, and vendors must be prepared to coordinate work schedules to avoid conflicts with ongoing range activities.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the project is jointly funded by the Oregon Military Department and the US Navy, suggesting potential opportunities for local or regional vendors. The RFQ does not indicate restrictions on vendor type or disadvantaged enterprise participation. No incumbent vendors were listed in the provided materials. The project appears to require specialized agricultural and restoration capabilities, with vendors needing sophisticated seeding equipment capable of large-scale native grass restoration. While a precise budget range was not disclosed, the scope of work covering 1,010 acres suggests a potentially significant contract value, likely in the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars range. Interested vendors should carefully review the specific seed mix requirements, which include preferences for certain native grass species, and be prepared to potentially adapt seed selections based on availability and professional recommendations.