Seed Mix Purchase Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a Seed Mix Purchase for the Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area, soliciting 5,000 pounds of Pure Live Seed (PLS) rangeland seed mix. The procurement, identified as OregonBuys Opportunity #S-63500-00012097, requires a specific composition of 11 seed varieties including wheatgrass, bottlebrush squirreltail, Idaho fescue, Great Basin wildrye, bluegrass, alfalfa, and blue flax, with precise cultivar requirements for several species. Bidders must be registered in OregonBuys and submit mandatory bid forms by Monday, December 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with deliveries to be completed by January 2, 2025, to the ODFW Screens and Field Office in The Dalles, Oregon. The seed mix must be free of invasive species, properly mixed and bagged, with potential species substitutions considered at ODFW's discretion. Evaluation will likely focus on pricing, compliance with specific seed variety requirements, and ability to meet delivery specifications. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email up to 3 business days before the bid close date.

The procurement encourages participation from COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certified firms, potentially offering opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned for this seed mix procurement, the final order quantity will depend on pricing due to budgetary considerations. Delivery requirements are waived for successful bidders located within 150 miles of The Dalles, potentially providing a geographical advantage to local vendors. The solicitation includes federal compliance requirements for contracts, particularly for those exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $150,000, which may impact vendor eligibility. Additional requirements include adherence to federal regulations such as equal employment opportunity provisions, Clean Air Act compliance, and anti-lobbying certifications for contracts over $100,000. The procurement is associated with Washington County and Toledo City jurisdictions in Oregon, suggesting potential local economic impact. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial seed mix order with potential for future opportunities.