Description
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid to establish a blanket contract for the purchase of a wide variety of native prairie seed species. The contract will run from September 1 2026 through August 31 2027, with orders placed on an “as‑needed” basis. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 2:00 PM CST on September 15 2026. Delivery is FOB destination, with a required delivery window of 14 working days after order receipt and delivery hours of 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday. The solicitation includes detailed quantity estimates for each seed type, packaging limits (≤ 50 lb per bag), and strict compliance and inspection requirements. TPWD will award based on lowest price and best value, considering qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance. The total estimated contract value is $49,000.
• Blanket procurement for ~30 native grass and forb seed species.
• Quantities range from 1 lb to 200 lb per species (projected annual usage).
• Orders placed as needed; no guaranteed minimum or maximum per species.
• Delivery must occur within 14 working days; FOB destination; shipping costs included in unit price.
• Bids due 2:00 PM CST, Sept 15 2026; bid must be signed and include required product specifications.
• Evaluation based on lowest price, qualifications, delivery schedule, and past performance.
• Contract term: 12 months (Sept 1 2026 – Aug 31 2027).