Description
The USDA's National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa is seeking a contractor to plant seed corn on government-owned land for use in feeding research animals. The contractor will be responsible for supervising all areas of the operation, including equipment and personnel safety. The contractor must provide evidence of previous direct experience providing equivalent services and meet specific technical requirements, such as planting row width, seed population, and seed depth. The government will supply the seed corn required.
• The contractor must supply all equipment and supplies required to accomplish planting activity
• The contractor must plant seed corn to fields as designated by the ARU Farm Manager
• The contractor must ensure consistent seed planting depth and seed-to-soil contact
• The contractor must adjust down pressure based on soil moisture and texture