POTATO CYST NEMATODE (PCN) SURFACE SOIL SAMPLING SERVICE

The State of North Dakota is procuring a service to collect, label, and ship surface soil samples from potato‑seed fields for detection of Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN). The contractor must use GPS mapping, maintain chain‑of‑custody, clean equipment between fields, and deliver samples to a designated collection site within two weeks of each work order. The effort is funded jointly by the State Seed Department, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and USDA‑APHIS, and will be performed under a firm‑fixed‑price per‑sample structure. The contract runs for one year with possible extensions and renewals, and the award is intended for WWC Engineering. • Scope: field sampling, GPS‑based mapping, chain‑of‑custody handling, de‑contamination, and delivery of PCN soil specimens. • Technical requirements: minimum 4 years experience in GPS mapping, soil surface sampling, and chain‑of‑custody; use of AMS nematode sampler and pressure washer; compliance with USDA PCN Guidelines. • Key dates: bid deadline May 6 2026; intent‑to‑award May 12 2026; contract period May 15 2026 – May 31 2027.