Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087563

Indiana DNR Seeks Soil Fumigation Services for Vallonia State Tree Nursery

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to provide soil fumigation services at the Vallonia State Tree Nursery to control weeds, diseases, and pests in nursery seedbeds. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources, via Indiana Department of Administration Procurement Division - Products/Services Requested: - Soil fumigation services for 25 acres annually, with possible additional 3-5 acres in spring - Application of EPA-registered chemicals to control invasive weeds, soil-borne fungi, nematodes, and insects - Compliance with all state and federal regulations for chemical use - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or chemical brands are named; contractors must use EPA-registered products - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to Indiana's Minority, Women, and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (M/W/IVOSB) subcontracting goals - Disclosure of any use of artificial intelligence (AI) in proposed solutions or processes - Firm pricing required for 180 days - All subcontractors must be certified on the State of Indiana's M/W/IVOSB list - Period of Performance: - Two-year contract term, with fumigation primarily between August 15 and September 30, and possible spring application (March 15 to April 30) - Place of Performance: - Vallonia State Tree Nursery, Vallonia, Indiana

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a new contract for seedbed fumigation at the Vallonia State Tree Nursery. The fumigation is performed to control weed, disease, and insects in nursery seedbeds. This solicitation aims to procure services to maintain the health and quality of the nursery seedbeds through effective fumigation methods. Interested bidders must respond by June 1, 2026.

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