SAM #1240BG26Q0018

USDA Forest Service Solicits Media-Filled Seedling Trays for JHS Summer Hortiblocks Project

The USDA Forest Service is seeking vendors to supply and deliver media-filled seedling trays for the JHS Summer Hortiblocks project. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest - OEMs and Vendors: - Hortiblock (manufacturer of seedling trays) - Q-Plug (manufacturer of growing media) - Products/Services Requested: - Filling approximately 8,629 government-furnished Hortiblock 200 seedling trays (each with 200 cells) with Q-Plug media or equivalent - Media must have a pH less than 6.0 - Each cell requires a 1/4 inch concave dibble - Contractor must provide pH test results for each media lot - Delivery to J Herbert Stone Nursery in Central Point, Oregon, or a container growing facility within 300 miles - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Media must meet specific pH and dibble specifications - Commercial packing and packaging standards required - Advance notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to delivery - Government will provide the used trays for filling

Description

Project Name: SUPPLY AND DELIVER SEEDLING GROWING CONTAINERS AND MEDIA SUMMER

SCOPE OF CONTRACT:

Line-Item Description:

The government will furnish the contractor with an estimated 8,629 used Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) to be filled with Q-Plug (Brand Name) media or equal to ¼ inch concave dibble per cell. The contractor will deliver these trays on or before May 29, 2026, for the summer sow.

There are 200 cells per tray. The media used must have a Ph of less than 6.0. Contractors must provide Ph test results for each lot of media used.

Quantity:

Fill an estimated 8,629 Government-furnished used trays (Hortiblock 200) and deliver FOB destination.

Required Delivery Schedule:

DELIVERY: The Government requires delivery of an estimated 8,629 Q-Plug media or equivalent filled Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200)-supplied by the Government-on or before May 29, 2026.

Delivery Location:

J Herbert Stone Nursery, 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502, located approximately 5 miles Northwest of Medford, Oregon, between Jacksonville and Central Point, Oregon OR to a container growing facility within 300 miles of the J Herbert Stone Nursery, Central Point, Oregon. Delivery shall be made on regular working days, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. PST. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) 48 hours in advance of delivery at (541) 858-6133.

Packing and Packaging – Commercial:

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or Regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

Quotes and Descriptive Literature establishing verification of technical ability to meet Specifications are due on closing day of contract solicitation.

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