Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001418

Custom Application of Pesticides and Fertilizer for Ames Area Farms

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is seeking qualified contractors for the supply, delivery, and custom application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to Ames Area Farms. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), Procurement Services - Products Requested: - Herbicides and pesticides: Surestart II, Harness, Callisto, Atrazine, Liberty, Pendimethalin, Glyphosate, Enlist One (no substitutions), Clethodim (or alternative), Warrant, Flexstar, Sonic - Quantities range from 3.61 to 220.5 gallons or pounds per product - Liquid nitrogen (32%) fertilizer, 26.5 tons - Generic equivalents are acceptable for most products except Enlist One - Services Requested: - Custom application of chemicals across corn and soybean fields - Pre-plant/pre-emerge, burndown, and post-emerge treatments - Application covers 34 to 672 acres per service line - Sprayer cleanout required for certain applications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold a commercial pesticide applicator license (Categories 1A or 1B) - Compliance with all product label directions and ISU insurance requirements - Material Safety Data Sheets required before delivery - Acceptance of Corteva TruChoice dollars as payment - Timely application based on weather and field conditions - Ability to provide alternative products for Clethodim if unavailable - Pricing evaluated on total cost, including rebates - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are mandated, but brand names (e.g., Corteva for Enlist One, Bayer for Liberty, Syngenta for Callisto) are referenced for equivalency - Place of Performance: - Ames Area Farms, Ames, Iowa - Iowa State University facilities - Period of Performance: - Spring through July 31, covering a single growing season

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors for the custom application of pesticides and fertilizer to Ames Area Farms. The scope includes supplying, delivering, and applying various herbicides, pesticides, and liquid nitrogen across specified acreages of corn and soybean fields. Contractors must have appropriate pesticide applicator licenses and comply with product label directions and insurance requirements. The contract period extends through July 31, 2026, with pricing evaluated based on total cost including any rebates.

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