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Wildflower Seed Supply Contract for NCDOT Fall 2024 Requirements

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54-RC-24PR8118State & Local

Submission Closed07/08/2024

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NAICS: 111998

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Solicitation # 776

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking to establish a contract with qualified vendors to supply wildflower seed for its Fall 2024 planting season. The contract aims to secure competitive pricing and award to vendors capable of meeting the department’s requirements within the specified period from the date of award through December 31, 2024. The solicitation, identified by number 54-RC-24PR8118, was posted on June 26, 2024, with a response deadline of July 8, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, reflecting the scope of wildflower seed procurement necessary for the department’s landscaping and ecological restoration projects across North Carolina. This procurement falls under NAICS code 111998, which pertains to all other miscellaneous crop farming, indicating the specialized nature of the seed supply. The contract is managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a part of the State and Local Government Enterprise (SLED). Interested vendors can find additional details and submit responses through the provided online portal. The contract's primary goal is to ensure the department's ecological and aesthetic objectives are met efficiently by sourcing quality wildflower seed from qualified suppliers for the specified timeframe.

General Info

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North Carolina Department of Transportation

NAICS

111998 - All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming

Place of Performance

NC, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 26

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 8

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Submission Closed

07/08/2024

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Organization / AgencyNorth Carolina Department of Transportation

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Full Description

Obtain pricing and award a contract to qualified vendors to provide Wildflower Seed for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for its Fall 2024 requirements for the period from the date of award through December 31, 2024.