Sorghum Sudan Grass Seed

The City of Lubbock, Texas, issued a Request for Quote for the procurement of Sorghum Sudan Grass Seed on March 19, 2026, with quotes due by April 1, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. CST. The procurement seeks 45,000 pounds of cleaned sorghum sudan grass seed with a minimum germination rate of 85% and no noxious weeds, to be delivered in large bulk bags of 2,000 pounds or more by April 16, 2026. Bidders must provide test data confirming seed quality specifications and submit all quotations via the Bonfire platform or email to Saira Rivera, Buyer I. All prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and allowed, including all associated charges. The City reserves the right to award the contract on an item-by-item or all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder offering the best value in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.043(B). Bidders must certify that quoted prices are not in excess of the lowest prices charged to other customers for like quality and quantity and agree to notify the City of any lower prices offered during the contract period. Payment is accepted via MasterCard Purchasing Card without surcharges, with standard payment terms of Net 30 days unless a prompt payment discount is offered.

The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. However, all vendors must complete and submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, disclosing any employment relationships, business connections, or financial arrangements with City officials including Mayor Mark McBrayer and City Council Members, as well as City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson, and must provide a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit certifying that the bid is genuine and competitive. Additionally, vendors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals and comply with Texas Government Code requirements, including certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies and debarment verification. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated contract value or budget range for this procurement opportunity.