Seed (2025)

Dane County, Wisconsin is seeking competitive bids for seed procurement through Request for Bid #2025-RFB-015 for its Highway and Transportation Department. The procurement covers multiple Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) seed mixtures, including eleven line items spanning seed mixtures (numbered 10 through 60), fertilizer types, terrace sun and shade mixes, winter rye, and winter wheat. Vendors must provide pricing for both delivered and picked-up options to any job site in Dane County or to 2302 Fish Hatchery Road in Madison. The bid requires comprehensive pricing inclusive of labor, delivery, and associated expenses, with seed specifications based on WisDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Key deadlines include a vendor question submission deadline of March 6, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of March 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract term will be one year from the date of purchase order or contract execution, with the county reserving the right to determine project-specific bid requirements.

The county will apply local content preferences during bid evaluation, offering potential price preferences for Dane County-made (15%), regionally-made (12.5%), and Wisconsin-made goods (10%). Vendors must submit a W9, provide insurance documentation, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Bidders are required to list pickup location details, including street addresses, operating hours, and contact phone numbers. The procurement allows for optional pricing increases for subsequent years (2026-2029). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid covers a comprehensive set of seed and fertilizer products for county infrastructure and landscaping needs. Normal county operating hours for delivery and pickup will vary by season, with winter hours being Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and summer hours Monday-Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types mentioned in the bid documents.