Hardwood Seedlings
ID: W912EE25Q0010Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST VICKSBURGVICKSBURG, MS, 39183-3435, USA

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Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

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SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK (8730)

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https://sam.gov/opp/294d0b5184fe4431865ae7e25b021995/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, specifically the Vicksburg District, is seeking a contractor to supply 257,200 one-year-old hardwood bareroot seedlings for the 2025-2026 planting season under solicitation number W912EE25Q0010. The seedlings must meet specific size and quality standards and be sourced from within a 350-mile radius of Yazoo County, Mississippi, with the contractor's nursery located within 300 miles of Jackson, Mississippi. This procurement is vital for supporting ecological efforts in the region, ensuring compliance with strict specifications for quality and origin. Quotes must be submitted electronically by December 20, 2024, and inquiries should be directed through the Bidder Inquiry System, with further details available from Afton Riles at Afton.Riles@usace.army.mil or by phone at 601-631-5813.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a contractor to provide 257,200 one-year-old hardwood bareroot seedlings for the 2025-2026 planting season through solicitation number W912EE25Q0010. The contract will be awarded under Full and Open Competition, with a total contract amount reflecting a Firm-Fixed Price. The seedlings must conform to specified size and quality standards, including specific diameter, height, and tap root length requirements. All seedlings need to be sourced from within a 350-mile radius of Yazoo County, Mississippi. The contractor's nursery must be located within 300 miles of Jackson, Mississippi, and seedlings must be packaged correctly to prevent damage during transport. The Government intends to make one award based on the lowest responsive bid and will not accept partial bids. Quotes must be submitted electronically by December 20, 2024, with technical inquiries to be directed via the Bidder Inquiry System. This procurement highlights the Government's commitment to environmental projects while ensuring compliance with strict specifications for quality and origin of the seedlings. The successful contractor will be crucial in supporting ecological efforts in the region.
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