Surplus Seed Sale - Cream Gentian

Background

The County of Dane is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the sale of surplus seeds, specifically cream gentian. The purpose of this solicitation is to provide interested parties with the necessary information to prepare and submit their bids. The County aims to award contracts or purchase orders based on the responses received, thereby facilitating the sale of these surplus seeds.

Work Details

The contract involves the sale of cream gentian seeds in specified lots. Each lot consists of 20 pounds of seed, with a total of eight lots available for bidding. The successful bidder will be required to pick up the seeds from the designated location within 30 days upon notification of award or arrange for shipping at their own expense. All seed lots are sold 'as is, where is' with no warranties or guarantees provided by Dane County. Bidders must submit a certified check within ten business days after being notified of their award.

Period of Performance

The seeds must be picked up or shipped within 30 days following the notification of award, which is expected to occur after the bid submission deadline on June 2, 2026.

Place of Performance

The pickup location for the seeds is 4318 Robertson Road, Madison, WI 53714.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must register at the County's eProcurement Portal and submit their proposals electronically. They are required to comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, vendors must provide a Fair Labor Practice Certification regarding any violations found by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) within the last seven years. Vendors who have twenty or more employees and contracts over $20,000 must submit an affirmative action plan.