Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001533

ISU Northwestern Research Farm fertilizer, crop-protection products, and custom application

Iowa State University is seeking a supplier to provide crop inputs and custom application services for its Northwestern Research Farm in Sutherland, Iowa. - Government buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), Procurement Services; work is for the ISU Northwestern Research Farm. - Products requested: Fertilizer and crop-protection products, including Harness Xtra, Harness Max, Power Max 3, Veltyma, Valor, Zidua, Liberty Ultra, and Leverage 360. See the complete itemized list below for quantities and units. - Custom application: Variable-rate fertilizer application over an estimated 259 acres, plus corn treatments over 120 acres each and soybean/bean treatments over 90 acres each. - OEM/vendor information: Corteva is specifically named in connection with TrueChoice dollars that may be used for qualifying herbicide payments. No bidding vendor or contractor is identified. Other product names are listed as requested products, but their manufacturers are not identified by company name in the source material. - Notable requirements: Pricing is to include product supply, delivery, and application. Variable-rate equipment must be capable of applying products separately or blended. The contractor must be within 30 miles or provide service within 24–48 hours of a farm request; applicators must hold a commercial pesticide license in Category 1A or 1B. Applications must follow product-label directions, and safety data sheets must accompany deliveries. - Timing and quantities: Work is expected from spring through fall, subject to weather and field conditions. Quantities and acreage are estimates and may vary.

Description

Iowa State University is seeking quotes from qualified contractors to supply and custom-apply herbicides and liquid and dry fertilizer at the ISU Northwestern Research Farm in Sutherland, Iowa. The requested work includes fertilizer and pesticide products and their application, including custom variable-rate application using equipment capable of applying products separately or as a blend. Listed quantities are estimates and may vary; application is expected from spring through fall, subject to weather and field conditions. Contractors must have a service area within 30 miles or guarantee service within a 24–48-hour window, and pesticide applicators must hold a commercial license in Category 1A or 1B.

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