Indiana Department of Administration #003000000088060

Prairie Seed Mix for Hobart Marsh Restoration, Indiana DNR

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a prairie seed mix to restore 15 acres of former farmland at Hobart Marsh in Lake County, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Purchasing Office - Products/Services Requested: - Prairie seed mix for restoration, including 56 native plant species - Minimum of 50 species must be available in the required volume for a valid bid - All seeds must have genotype originating within Indiana - Seeds must be cleaned, processed, and delivered as pure live seed (PLS), ready for DNR staff pickup - Total of 1875 PLS ounces required (as per vendor example) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are mandated in the solicitation - Example vendor: Spence Nursery (provided a detailed seed mix in the attachments) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only seeds with Indiana-origin genotype are acceptable; no out-of-state, alternate, or substitute seeds permitted - Delivery is for a single batch lot, with no shipping required (pickup by DNR staff) - Detailed species list and seed mix specifications are provided in the bid documents - Planting will be performed by DNR staff, not the vendor

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of a prairie seed mix to be planted on 15 acres of former farmland at Hobart Marsh. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff will perform the planting. The seed mix includes 56 native plant species known to occur near the Hobart Marsh restoration site in Lake County, Indiana, and must be cleaned, processed, and ready for pick up by DNR staff. Seeds with genotype originating outside Indiana or any substitutes will not be accepted. Bidders must submit a completed bid package by September 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and all questions must be emailed by August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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