Opportunity
Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001534
Bulk fertilizer delivery and custom application for Iowa State University Ames Area Farms
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 16, 2026
Identifier
RFQ-1001534
NAICS
424910
Iowa State University is seeking bulk fertilizer delivery and custom application for its Ames Area Farms. - Government buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Ames Area Farms office, Ames, Iowa. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, suppliers, or competing vendors are named in the solicitation. Kent Berns is identified as the delivery contact. - Fertilizer products requested: - MAP 11-52-0: 12 tons delivered and 30 tons custom applied. MES10, DAP, MESZ, or Super Triple are allowed as equivalent-phosphorus substitutes. - 0-0-62: 22 tons delivered and 62 tons custom applied. 0-0-60 is allowed as an equivalent-potassium substitute. - Elemental sulfur 0-0-0-90: 2.5 tons delivered and 6.9 tons custom applied. Equivalent sulfur forms may be substituted for application; other nutrients in substitute products are not credited. - Application services: Estimated 448 acres of variable-rate application and 80 acres of flat-rate application. Acreage may vary. - Notable requirements: Application equipment must include a micro box and separately apply phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur; ISU will provide field coordinates. Delivery pricing must include a truck able to auger fertilizer into the ISU spreader. Delivered fertilizer must be provided in loads under 22 tons, blended as required, with delivery and weight tickets.
Description
Iowa State University of Science and Technology is requesting quotes from qualified contractors to provide bulk farm fertilizer for the ISU Ames Area Farms. The work includes delivery of specified quantities of MAP or equivalent, potash, and elemental sulfur, as well as custom application of fertilizer for fall 2026. Custom application includes estimated variable-rate and flat-rate application across 448 and 80 acres, respectively. Delivery is to be arranged as requested, and the solicitation calls for an itemized quote and compliance with the attached requirements.