Nayanquing Pte SGA Corn

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division issued a Request for Quote on April 12, 2019, for the procurement of seed corn to support the Nayanquing Point State Game Area. The procurement requires two specific varieties of seed corn: 1,500 pounds of DKC 39-07 RIB (Round Up Ready) and 700 pounds of DKC 47-54 RIB (Round Up Ready/Liberty Link), with each delivery comprising approximately 50-pound bags containing approximately 80,000 seeds per bag. All seed must meet an 85 percent germination rate guarantee and be delivered by May 17, 2019, to the Nayanquing Point SWA Field Office in Pinconning, Michigan. Michigan genotype seed is preferred. The submission deadline for questions is April 17, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with responses posted by 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2019. Sealed bids are due on April 26, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Pricing must be stated on a per-pound basis as FOB delivered, with all delivery fees and miscellaneous charges included in the quoted price. Vendors must provide complete documentation and unit pricing, remove all highlighting from completed documents, and notify the DNR at least two business days prior to delivery; failure to comply with these requirements may result in proposal disqualification.

The RFQ does not specify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on vendor eligibility, suggesting this procurement is open to all qualified suppliers. Bidders utilizing subcontractors must provide complete subcontractor information as part of their proposal submission. All communication regarding the procurement must occur exclusively with the Solicitation Manager, Lisa Crozier-Green, and contact with any other state personnel may result in disqualification. The RFQ does not identify an incumbent vendor, current contractor, or specific award value. Payment terms are net 45 days upon DNR acceptance of the delivered seed, with the option for vendors to offer quick payment discounts to expedite payment.