Surplus Seed Sale - Cream Gentian

Dane County, Wisconsin, in conjunction with Mattoon Village, is conducting a surplus seed sale procurement for cream gentian (Gentiana flavida) seeds. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with a due date of June 2, 2026, for interested parties to submit bids to purchase the surplus seed inventory. The primary deliverable consists of eight seed lots that have undergone comprehensive quality analysis by the Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association (WCIA) laboratory, with testing results documented in the attached analysis reports. The seed lots demonstrate high overall quality, with pure seed percentages ranging from 61.46% to 71.62% and germination rates between 89% and 97%. All lots were tested for purity, warm germination capability, and noxious weed seeds in accordance with AOSA rules, with most lots exhibiting minimal contamination; only Lot 6 contained one prohibited amaranth seed per pound, while most lots remained free of noxious weeds. Prospective bidders must review all solicitation documents, including the original solicitation terms, Addendum #1 Revision issued on May 11, 2026, seed lot photographs documenting product condition and appearance, and the WCIA analysis reports providing detailed quality specifications. Evaluation criteria for proposals will be governed by the terms established in both the original solicitation and the addendum revision, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of the addendum and incorporate its terms into their proposals to avoid rejection.

The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or required technology integration needs are identified in the available procurement materials. The specific award value, budget range, minimum order quantities, delivery terms, payment conditions, and other commercial requirements are contained within the solicitation documents and addendum materials. Interested parties should obtain copies of all procurement documents from Dane County to review complete pricing structures, ordering specifications, and any other terms governing the cream gentian seed purchase opportunity. The County intends to award a contract or issue purchase orders based on the results of this competitive solicitation process, though specific award criteria and valuation methodologies are detailed in the formal solicitation documents rather than the summary materials provided.