Description
The State of North Dakota is soliciting firms to provide field‑level surface soil sampling services for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) detection in seed‑potato production areas. The contractor must collect, label, de‑contaminate, and transport soil samples following USDA/APHIS guidelines, maintain chain‑of‑custody documentation, and submit quarterly and interim progress reports. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price on a per‑sample basis, with a base period from mid‑May 2026 to end‑May 2027 and optional renewals.
• Collect a minimum of 5 lb of surface soil per acre using AMS nematode samplers and GPS‑mapped routes.
• Perform equipment cleaning/disinfection between fields and deliver samples to the ND State Seed Department warehouse in Grafton, ND within two weeks of order receipt.
• Provide detailed chain‑of‑custody records, GPS track logs, and quarterly/interim reports; comply with confidentiality and quality‑assurance requirements.
• Must have at least four years’ experience in GPS mapping, soil sampling for biological organisms, and chain‑of‑custody management, plus required insurance and licensing.
• Pricing is per‑sample; the lowest responsive bid will be awarded; optional shipping cost to Idaho may be included.