Bid guide
How to bid on prairie seed for Hobart Marsh from Indiana Natural Resources
What the agency is buying
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is purchasing a prairie seed mix. This seed will be used to plant 15 acres of former farmland at Hobart Marsh. DNR staff will handle the planting.
This is an opportunity for seed suppliers to provide materials for a state environmental restoration project.
Key dates and deadlines
All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed by August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The final deadline for submitting your bid is September 01, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Bids received after this time will not be considered.
Quoted prices must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply prairie seed mixes or similar environmental restoration seeds. Vendors should be able to provide the specific seed mix detailed in the solicitation documents.
The relevant category for this bid is environmental supplies.
How to respond
To access the bid package, click the “View original source” link. For most Indiana bids, this will directly download a ZIP file containing the notice, specifications, and forms. If it opens a list, find the bid using its Event ID: 003000000088060.
Responses to this bid cannot be submitted through the supplier portal. You must email your completed bid package to [email protected], fax it to (317) 972-3275, or mail it to Amber Simonton, IN Dept of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St. W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Ensure your bid is submitted by the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the seed mix specifications attached to the bid documents. Ensure your proposed seed mix precisely matches the requirements to avoid disqualification.
Submit any questions you have well before the August 25 deadline. This allows the agency time to respond and provides clarity for all bidders. Confirm your submission method (email, fax, or mail) is reliable and allows for timely delivery before the final deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Natural Resources; the original posting controls.