Wildflower and Native Grass Seed Mixing, Storage, and Delivery

The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting competitive quotes for mixing, storing, and delivering approximately 8,018.5 pounds of wildflower and native grass seeds to four Iowa maintenance garages.

State of North Carolina > Department of Transportation


General
Open
645-DOTRFQ-3068-2027
Sep 23, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 10, 2026 04:30 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State
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Contact
mallory.hunter@iowadot.us
+15152391347
800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, USA
Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking competitive quotes for mixing and storing approximately 8,018.5 pounds of pure live seed and delivering the mixed seed within 48 hours of notification. The scope covers four delivery locations: Sioux City, West Burlington, Coralville, and Council Bluffs maintenance garages. The estimated delivery windows are November 1 through December 15, 2026, or April 1 through May 31, 2027, if weather prevents fall seeding. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the work. One award will cover all service lines, with separate purchase orders issued for each project. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination, and award will consider cost, mandatory requirements, staffing, schedule compliance, past work performance, and work capacity. The opportunity requires bidders to certify that they have read, understood, and accepted the solicitation requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS111998All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
PSC8730Seeds and Nursery Stock
Smart Codes
wildflower seedsnative grass seedsseed storage and delivery
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 10, 2026 04:30 PM-Open Date
Sep 23, 2026 06:00 PM-Close Date
Nov 1, 2026-Estimated Fall Delivery Window Begins
Dec 15, 2026-Estimated Fall Delivery Window Ends
Apr 1, 2027-Estimated Spring Delivery Window Begins if Fall Seeding Is Not Possible
May 31, 2027-Estimated Spring Delivery Window Ends if Fall Seeding Is Not Possible
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