ODFW Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area Fall Fertilizer 2025

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting an intermediate procurement solicitation (S-63500-00014864) for fall fertilizer for the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area located in Seaside, Oregon. The procurement seeks 42 tons of granular fertilizer with a specific 20-5-15-7 (Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium-Sulfur) composition to be delivered between October 6 and October 31, 2025. Vendors must be registered in OregonBuys and capable of delivering fertilizer in bulk bins with power augers or tenders, with a minimum of 3 business days' delivery notice. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a mandatory bid proposal via email to ODFW.Bids@ODFW.oregon.gov by September 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with pricing to remain firm for 30 days after submission. Delivery specifications include the ability to leave bins on-site for up to 72 hours and the potential for multiple deliveries of up to 20 tons each. The procurement is an intermediate solicitation, and notably, the agency will not be accepting protests related to this opportunity.

The solicitation encourages participation from certified firms, specifically highlighting the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), which suggests potential preferences for diverse or small businesses. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the procurement documents indicate an openness to supporting Oregon's business growth through the state's business resources portal. The procurement requires vendors to be registered in OregonBuys, which is free and mandatory for doing business with the state. Attached documentation includes federal terms for contracts under federal grants, indicating potential federal funding or compliance requirements. The solicitation includes a sample purchase order with standard terms and conditions that outline comprehensive requirements for contractors, including provisions for workers' compensation, record-keeping, labor standards, and administrative protocols. Although no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a specific quantity of 42 tons of fertilizer, which will determine the total contract value.