JH27-104 Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) 5-Year Sampling Contract

The State of Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is seeking a contractor for a five-year agreement to conduct annual soil sampling of 100 percent of certified seed potato production in Cache County to detect Potato Cyst Nematodes. The contractor is responsible for collecting approximately 700 samples annually, with each composite sample requiring at least 160 points and 5 lbs or 2,000 cc of soil per acre. All work must be performed according to USDA National PCN Survey guidelines, with field work completed by December 1 and all data submitted by December 31 each year. The contractor must provide their own sampling and safety equipment and possess GPS/GIS capabilities to track samples, which must then be transported to the USDA PCN Lab in Idaho Falls. This solicitation will result in a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with a requirement that pricing be guaranteed for the full five-year term. The estimated annual budget for this project is 32,000 dollars. Bidders must adhere to the State of Utah Agency Standard Terms and Conditions, including mandatory certifications regarding work eligibility and anti-boycott actions. Payments are issued within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice via mail, electronic funds transfer, or purchasing card. Bids that attempt to modify requirements or include exceptions to the standard terms will be disqualified.