Proprietary: Name Brand Soybean Seeds: State Farm Agribusiness Re-Bid

The contract involves the proprietary procurement of various brand-name soybean seeds for the Virginia Division of Institutions, with a specific focus on meeting a strict delivery deadline of February 29, 2024, to align with the planting schedule. The procurement includes two main soybean seed types: P48A14E, which is treated with fungicide, insecticide, and inoculant, and S48EN73, treated with Vibrance Trio and Dyna Start 3P inoculant. The quantities required are 72 units of the former and 114 units of the latter, with each unit containing approximately 140,000 seeds. Delivery costs must be incorporated into the unit pricing, and all seeds should be delivered in totes first, then transferred to bags, ensuring timely and efficient distribution. This solicitation, identified as A756DI:58540, was posted on February 8, 2024, with a response deadline of February 14, 2024. It is a re-bid of a previous procurement (BPM04543) specifically for soybeans, emphasizing a line-item award structure. The contract is managed by the Virginia Division of Institutions, with Wendy Edwards serving as the primary contact. The procurement emphasizes timely delivery, brand specificity, and comprehensive pricing that includes all associated delivery fees, ensuring the seeds meet the specified planting schedule and quality standards.