Yarden farm - caprice string beans seed - delivered

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office issued a Quick Quote (Unsealed Bid) solicitation for the procurement of 62 bags of Caprice String bean seed for spring planting at Yarden Farm located at 10060 Huske Road, Stony Creek, VA 23882. The seed must meet specific characteristics including Cruiser Treatment application, medium dark green color, upright plant growth habit, and demonstrated resistance to multiple diseases (BCMV, Heat, CI, Pss, Ua, Psp, and Xa). Delivery of all seed is required by March 27, 2026, with all freight and installation charges to be included in the bid price at no additional cost. Bidders must be registered in eVA, provide a minimum of three current or recent account references, submit an Employer Identification Number (EIN), and comply with all Virginia Public Procurement Act requirements including anti-discrimination provisions, workers' compensation insurance, and drug-free workplace certifications. Supporting documentation and bids must be submitted electronically or received by the procurement unit no later than 11:00 AM on March 20, 2026, with bidders required to provide 24 hours advance notification prior to delivery and coordinate logistics directly with Matt Francis at 434-246-7128. Award will be made on a Grand Total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of net 30 days after receipt of merchandise and invoice, whichever is later.

This solicitation is designated as a set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified small businesses and micro businesses, with vendor transaction fees capped at $500 per order for small businesses and $1,500 for non-certified businesses. Meyer Seed has been identified as the awarded contractor through the competitive bidding process for this Caprice string bean seed delivery contract, establishing them as the incumbent vendor for this agricultural seed supply requirement. Any bid submitted remains valid for 30 days after submission. While specific contract pricing and award values are not detailed in the available procurement documents, the transaction fee structure and commodity nature of the procurement suggest this represents a relatively modest-value agricultural supply contract typical of correctional facility operational needs.