Phillip W Schneider Wildlife Murderers Creek South Flats Seed Purchase

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a procurement for a seed purchase project at the Phillip W Schneider Wildlife Area Murderers Creek South Flats, aimed at wildfire recovery following the Rail Ridge Fire. The project seeks to acquire approximately 17,000 pounds of a specific native seed mix to re-establish perennial grasses and enhance mule deer habitat across up to 2,500 acres. The seed mix must consist of 30% Bluebunch Wheatgrass, 30% Thickspike Wheatgrass, 10% Bottlebrush Squirreltail, 10% Sherman Big Bluegrass, 10% Crested Wheatgrass, and 10% Ladak Alfalfa, delivered in 50-pound bags to 45403 Highway 26, Dayville, Oregon by December 15, 2025. Bidders must submit proposals via email to ODFW.Bids@ODFW.oregon.gov by November 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with the subject line "BID FOR ODFW-S-63500-00015384". Evaluation criteria include meeting all specifications, demonstrated quality, competitive pricing, and delivery timing. Contractors must be registered in OregonBuys and complete the mandatory RFQ Bid Proposal Form to be considered.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Mandatory Bid Proposal Form allows for COBID certification number submission. Bidders will need to comply with extensive federal contract requirements, including provisions related to equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, and Clean Air Act compliance. The project is funded through ODFW's mule deer enhancement funds, with an estimated budget focused on the seed purchase portion of a broader post-fire habitat restoration effort. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality native seeds free of invasive species and meet strict delivery specifications. The procurement will result in a single lump-sum payment upon receipt and acceptance of the seed delivery, with pricing to be held firm for 30 days from bid submission. Potential contractors should note the comprehensive federal and state compliance requirements embedded in the solicitation documents.