Herbicide/Fertilizer for the J. Herbert Stone Nursery for the Medford Forest Nursery in Central Point, OR.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Product Supply Specs, Schedule of Items," outlines the specific requirements for herbicides and fertilizers to be supplied. It serves as a detailed list of products, their specifications, and quantities needed.

• Goal Tender: Requires an equivalent product in 1-gallon size, with a quantity of 40 gallons.
• Roundup Custom (or equivalent): Must be labeled for aquatic use, in 2.5-gallon size, with a quantity of 40 gallons.
• Agridex (or equivalent): In 2.5-gallon size, with a quantity of 40 gallons.
• Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24 (or similar): In 50 lb bags, with a quantity of 14,000 lbs.
• Peters Professional Peat Lite Special 20-10-20: Water-soluble fertilizer (or equivalent), in 25 lb bags, quantity of 600. Must be suitable for continuous feeding in high peat moss growing media, contain magnesium, and have at least 10% nitrate nitrogen.
• Peters Professional Peat-Lite Plant Starter 10-30-20: Water-soluble fertilizer (or equivalent), in 25 lb bags, quantity of 15. Must contain magnesium and have at least 5% nitrate nitrogen.
• Peters Professional Hydroponic Special 5-11-26: Water-soluble fertilizer (or equivalent), in 25 lb bags, quantity of 15. Must contain magnesium and be 5% nitrate nitrogen.

This document is crucial for bidders interested in supplying herbicides and fertilizers. It details the exact products, required specifications (including brand equivalency, labeling, and chemical composition), sizes, and quantities. Bidders must ensure their offerings meet these precise requirements to be considered.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Product Supply Specs - Schedule of Items," outlines the specific herbicide and fertilizer products, their sizes, quantities, and associated costs that J Herbert Stone Nursery requires for FY26. It serves as a detailed list for potential suppliers to reference when preparing their bids or quotes.

• Goal Tender: Specifies a requirement for "Goal Tender" with no equivalent product available, in a 1-gallon size, with a quantity of 40 gallons.
• Roundup Custom (or equivalent): Requires this product (or an equivalent) labeled for aquatic use, in a 2.5-gallon size, with a quantity of 40 gallons.
• Agridex: Specifies "Agridex" with no equivalent product available, in a 2.5-gallon size, with a quantity of 40 gallons.
• Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24 (or similar): Requires this fertilizer (or similar) in a 50# bag size, with a quantity of 14,000 lbs.
• Peters Professional Peat Lite Special 20-10-20: A water-soluble fertilizer (or equivalent) in a 25 lb bag, with a quantity of 600. It must be designed for continuous feeding in high peat moss growing media and contain at least 10% nitrate nitrogen.
• Peters Professional Peat-Lite Plant Starter 10-30-20: A water-soluble fertilizer (or equivalent) in a 25 lb bag, with a quantity of 15. It must contain magnesium and at least 5% nitrate nitrogen.
• Peters Professional Hydroponic Special 5-11-26: A water-soluble fertilizer (or equivalent) in a 25 lb bag, with a quantity of 15. It must contain magnesium and 5% nitrate nitrogen.

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the exact products, specifications, and quantities needed. Vendors must review these requirements carefully to determine their ability to supply the specified items and to accurately prepare their pricing and proposals. The "Total" column is left blank, indicating where bidders should input their pricing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for herbicide and fertilizer for the Medford Forest Nursery in Central Point, Oregon, for Fiscal Year 2026. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• The primary deliverable is herbicide/fertilizer.

• Specific items are detailed in "Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items."

• Products must meet or exceed salient characteristics of brand name products, or be identified as "equal" with supporting documentation.

• Period of Performance: May 4, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Delivery Date: May 30, 2026.

• F.O.B. Destination.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items.

• Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Technical acceptability requires meeting or exceeding salient characteristics, clear identification of brand/make/model or "equal" status, sufficient descriptive literature, and availability for delivery within the specified timeframe.

• Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Offer due date: April 30, 2026, at 1600 Pacific Time.

• The solicitation is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 325320 (Pesticides and Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1150 employees.

• Numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and full text. Key clauses include those related to commercial products/services, contractor responsibilities, small business concerns, and payment terms.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by April 27, 2026, and should be emailed to jennifer.olson2@usda.gov.