How to bid on sunflower seed and herbicide for Natural Resources

What the agency is buying

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for sunflower seeds and herbicides. The sunflower seeds will be used to plant wildlife food plots. The herbicides and surfactants are needed to manage unwanted vegetation.

Key dates and deadlines

All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to [email protected] by August 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Your completed bid package must be submitted by August 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All quoted prices must be valid for thirty calendar days after this response due date.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply agricultural seeds, specifically sunflower seeds, and those that provide herbicides and surfactants for vegetation management. Firms in the food and agriculture category are relevant for this bid.

How to respond

To access the bid package, click on the "View original source" link. This will typically download the bid's document package directly. If it opens a list, find the bid using Event ID 003000000087962.

Responses to this solicitation cannot be submitted online through the supplier portal. You must submit your completed bid package by email to [email protected], by fax to (317) 972-3275, or by mail to Amber Simonton, IN Dept of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St. W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all documents in the bid package to understand the exact specifications for the sunflower seeds, herbicides, and surfactants. Ensure your proposed products meet all stated requirements.

Since electronic submission is not allowed, plan ahead to ensure your bid package is sent via email, fax, or mail well before the deadline. Confirm receipt if possible, especially for mailed or faxed submissions. Double-check that all required forms are completed accurately and thoroughly before submission.