Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001420

ISU Solicits Fertilizer and Herbicide Supply and Application Services for Western Research Farm

Iowa State University is seeking qualified vendors to supply, deliver, and custom apply a comprehensive range of fertilizers and herbicides at the ISU Western Research Farm in Castana, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University (ISU), including Procurement Services and the Western Research Farm - Products and Quantities: - Fertilizers: Urea 46-0-0-0, AMS 21-0-0-24, DAP 18-46-0, Potash 0-0-60, 28% UAN, ATS 12-0-0-26, NH3 (165# actual N), Liquid 4-10-10-2.5-.25, Zn 35.5%, and others - Herbicides: Kapre Impact or generic equivalent, Verdict or generic equivalent, Dicamba DMA, Tricor 75DF, Buccaneer 5 or generic equivalent, Zidua Pro or generic equivalent, Defy 2,4-D LV6, Powerhouse or generic equivalent, Resicore or generic equivalent, Atrazine 4L, Liberty or generic equivalent, Enlist, Incite or generic equivalent, Trizenta or generic equivalent, Plexus II or generic equivalent, First Rate, and others - Adjuvants and additives: SUVON MSO, SUVON HCOC, N stabilizer, Intermoc or generic equivalent - Quantities range from small (e.g., 1 gallon) to large (e.g., 84 acres applied) - Services Requested: - Custom application of fertilizers and herbicides for pasture, corn, soybean, and alfalfa fields - Application services include pre-emerge, post-emerge, burndown, variable rate technology (VRT), and termination applications - Delivery and application must occur within 24-48 hours of notification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be within 30 miles of the farm or guarantee service within 24-48 hours - All applicators must hold a commercial pesticide applicator's license (Categories 1A or 1B) - Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must accompany all deliveries - Strict insurance requirements apply - ISU will consider rebates and Corteva Truechoice dollars in bid evaluation - Generic equivalents are allowed for many products; no specific OEMs are mandated - Place of Performance: - ISU Western Research Farm, 36515 Hwy. E34, Castana, IA 51010 - Contracting/Payment Office: - ISU Procurement Services, Ames, IA

Description

Iowa State University is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide delivery and custom application of herbicides and liquid/dry fertilizers at the ISU Western Research Farm in Castana, Iowa. The scope includes supplying various fertilizers and herbicides, timely delivery, and application services within 48 hours of notification. Contractors must comply with insurance requirements and pesticide applicator licensing. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and quantities for multiple products and services.

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