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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on July 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Seedling Transportation and Handling Logistics

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NAICS: 484220
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The Inland Empire Regional Composting Authority is soliciting proposals under RFP-VC-26-007 for finished compost transportation services from its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The selected contractor will be responsible for the timely removal of full trailers before the end of each business day using equipment such as straight-trucks, tractor-trailer rigs, walking floors, or double beds. The project is scheduled to begin on February 1, 2027, with an initial term and options for one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by November 12, 2026, and must include a dated cover letter, a fully burdened fee schedule, a step-by-step work plan, and at least three professional references from the last five years. This is a prevailing wage contract subject to California Labor Code Section 1770, requiring contractors to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and provide certified payroll with monthly invoices. Award decisions will be based on price and payment terms, the nature of any exceptions taken to the RFP, the offeror's organizational experience and performance history, and the quality of the proposed work plan. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance and provide payment and performance bonds equal to the contract price. Compliance is monitored through potential monthly vehicle self-inspections and random bi-monthly joint inspections, with a seven-day window to correct any identified deficiencies at no cost to the Authority.
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The contract requires the prompt and careful transport and handling of live tree seedlings from refrigerated storage facilities to remote planting sites across the Pacific Northwest, with a primary place of performance in Winthrop, Washington, ZIP 98862. The work demands strict adherence to protocols that preserve seedling viability throughout transit, including temperature control, moisture management, and minimal exposure to environmental stressors. All logistics must be executed with precision to ensure successful reforestation outcomes, and the subcontractor must demonstrate experience in specialized agricultural or forestry transportation. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with proposals due by August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contracting entity is the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the CSA Northwest 1 office, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under the federal acquisition framework. While specific award criteria or performance metrics are not outlined, the scope implies that proven capability in handling live biological materials, timely delivery to inaccessible locations, and compliance with federal agricultural standards will be central to evaluation.

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Small business set-aside for transporting live tree seedlings in Pacific Northwest with strict viability protocols.

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

Winthrop, WA, 98862, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Cub Creek Fire - Falls Creek Reforestation 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs
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Transport and handle live tree seedlings from refrigerated storage to remote planting sites, ensuring viability during transit.

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