Soilless media for Ellepot machine

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the procurement of 20 compressed 110 cubic foot bales of Lambert potting soil for the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville, Ohio. The required soilless media must be specifically formulated for 50mm Ellepot production, featuring extra fine screening and a composition consisting of 30 percent Hydra Fiber, 10 percent coarse horticultural perlite, calcitic and dolomitic limestone, a wetting agent, and a starter charge. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific scoring preferences applied for Buy American, Buy Ohio, and certified Veteran-Friendly businesses. Deliverables must be provided F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed, with the contractor bearing all freight costs. Invoicing is managed through Ohio Shared Services under the accounting data Origin-DNR-N18. The agreement is governed by the State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring compliance with state laws, drug-free workplace policies, and executive orders prohibiting offshore services. Additionally, contractors must affirm their business location and data security practices, maintain appropriate insurance ratings, and adhere to NIST cybersecurity frameworks.