Native Seed for Abandoned Land Program Reclamation Seeding Project

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) seeks qualified vendors to supply three pre‑mixed native seed blends for reclamation of abandoned farmland near Pella, IA. The seed mixes must be packaged in 30‑50 lb bags and delivered to the Red Rock Wildlife Unit Office in Monroe, IA by specific deadlines. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid RFB, open from 24 Jun 2026 to 22 Jul 2026, and requires bidders to certify compliance with numerous terms, upload a terminations/litigation/debarment document, and complete a specifications worksheet. • Three seed mixes required: Native Grasses (150 ac), Native Wetland Plants (6 ac), and Native Legume & Forb (150 ac). • Delivery deadlines: Grasses & Wetland mixes by 1 Nov 2026; Legume & Forb mix by 1 Dec 2026. • Packaging: Pre‑mixed 30‑50 lb bags, FOB Destination, freight prepaid. • Mandatory bid submission through the SciQuest portal; bids sealed until the 22 Jul 2026 deadline. • Vendor must provide contact, experience, and compliance documentation, and agree to state procurement terms (Net 60 payment).