Seeds and Fertilizer

The Knox County Purchasing Division is seeking bids for the provision of seeds and fertilizer for the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC). The bid includes various types of seeds and a 5-lb package of 6-12-12 fertilizer. The successful vendor will be required to deliver the seeds and fertilizer in two installments, with the first delivery due by February 9, 2012, and the second delivery due by March 16, 2012. The evaluation criteria for the bid include cost, with a total of 100 points available. The bid also includes a no-contact policy, which prohibits bidders from contacting any Knox County representative other than the Purchasing Division representative listed in the bid. • The bid includes various types of seeds, including Blue Lake Bush Beans, Danvers ½ Long Carrot, Detroit Dark Red Beets, and others. • The bid also includes a 5-lb package of 6-12-12 fertilizer. • The successful vendor will be required to label each package of fertilizer with a precautionary statement. • The bid includes a pricing section, where vendors must provide their pricing for each item, including shipping and handling.