Wildflower and Native Grass Seed

The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting bids for wildflower and native grass seeds under RFB Number 645-DOTRFB-3046-2027, with bids due September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

The procurement covers 198 line items of native seed species in specified quantities measured in pounds, including native grasses (Big bluestem, Little bluestem, Switchgrass, Prairie dropseed) and wildflower species (Black-eyed susan, Purple prairie clover, Pale purple coneflower, and others). Line-item quantities range from less than one pound to over 400 pounds per species, with multiple line items specified for certain species to accommodate different sourcing or quality requirements. Bidders must provide per-unit pricing for all line items and respond to all additional item fields linked to each line. Deliveries shall be F.O.B. Destination, with delivery information to be provided prior to the required delivery date.

Awards will be made to responsible bidders whose submissions are most advantageous to Iowa DOT, considering cost and other factors including meeting mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and adherence to required delivery schedules. Multiple bidders may be awarded for each line item, as the lines are not tied. The procurement is subject to procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761–20. Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and will provide tax exemption certificates upon request.

Bid opening is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT; interested responders may attend via Microsoft Teams or by phone conference. All questions must be directed to Purchasing Agent Mallory Hunter (mallory.hunter@iowadot.us, +1 515-239-1347) and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Purchase orders will be issued to successful compliant bidders following notification of intent to award and bid tabulation posting on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.