Provision of Seed Services for Seed-Propagated Crops

Washington State University is soliciting proposals under solicitation number CC0302-DU0417 for professional services to support its seed propagated crop programs, with a primary focus on wheat and barley. The university is seeking experienced partners with the necessary infrastructure to perform one or more of three specific service categories: foundation seed production, seed cleaning and conditioning, and seed storage and distribution or sale. These services will be performed across multiple counties within the state of Washington. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by May 23, 2026, and provide detailed organizational information, including legal structure and federal identification, while disclosing any employee relationships with the State of Washington. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to quality assurance, record-keeping, and seed certification laws. A critical component of the agreement is that Washington State University maintains sole ownership of all plant materials and intellectual property. Proposers are required to submit certifications and assurances confirming their compliance with Washington State wage laws and the truthfulness of their pricing and offers. While the university has established baseline business and legal assumptions, it remains open to innovative contracting approaches from qualified proposers.