Nursery Supplies: Seed Bags

The state of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Office of State Procurement (OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Commission - Baucum Nursery, is seeking bids for a term contract to print and deliver natural kraft seedling bags for nursery supplies. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requests bids for five line items of varying bag sizes ranging from 20" x 8" x 31" to 40.5" x 11" x 36", with estimated annual quantities totaling 70,000 bags. The contract will have an initial term of one year with up to six additional one-year renewal options. Bids are due by October 3, 2022, and the anticipated contract start date is October 20, 2022. The IFB specifies the paper stock, ink, and packaging requirements for the bags, as well as the delivery location and timeframe. It allows a one-time upcharge or setup fee, permits a 2% overrun that will be billed at 80% of the unit price, and prohibits underruns. Pricing must be firm for the initial contract term, with potential adjustments for industry-wide cost increases in subsequent renewal terms.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is unknown. The funding for this contract will come from the state's nursery and landscape program budget, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided. Bidders must be registered and licensed to do business in the state of Arkansas.