Iowa State University Herbicide and Fertilizer for ISU Northwestern Research Farm - RFQ-1001533 (2026)
Iowa State UniversityHigher Ed · Ames, IA- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lucas Schau
- (515) 294-8853
The 30-second brief
Iowa State University is requesting quotes for custom application of herbicides, pesticides, and liquid/dry fertilizer at the Northwestern Research Farm located in Sutherland, IA. The scope includes supplying and custom applying fertilizers such as DAP 18-46-0, Potash 0-0-60, 90% sulfur, and Zn 35.5%, alongside corn pre-emerge, corn post-emerge, corn fungicide, soybean pre-emerge, soybean post-emerge, and bean insecticide applications using products like Harness Xtra, Generic Callisto, Harness Max, Atrazine, Power Max 3, NIS, AMS Liquid, Veltyma, Valor, Zidua, Convnetro, Liberty Ultra, Clethodim, COC 17%, and Leverage 360. Services require variable-rate application machinery and a vendor servicing area within 30 miles or capability to provide services within a 24-48 hour window. Bidders must hold commercial pesticide applicators licenses in Categories 1A or 1B. Responses are due by November 12, 2026, with a question deadline of November 5, 2026.
DAP 18-46-0, Potash 0-0-60, 90% sulfur, Zn 35.5%, VRT application, Harness Xtra, Generic Callisto, CP application, Harness Max, Atrazine, Power Max 3, NIS, AMS Liquid, Veltyma, Valor, Zidua, Convnetro, Liberty Ultra, Clethodim, COC 17%, Bean Insecticide Application, Leverage 360
Price, Ability to meet specifications, Ability to provide custom services within 48 hours after farm calls in order, weather permitting
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Summary
Iowa State University is requesting quotes for custom application of herbicides, pesticides, and liquid/dry fertilizer at the Northwestern Research Farm located in Sutherland, IA. The scope includes supplying and custom applying fertilizers such as DAP 18-46-0, Potash 0-0-60, 90% sulfur, and Zn 35.5%, alongside corn pre-emerge, corn post-emerge, corn fungicide, soybean pre-emerge, soybean post-emerge, and bean insecticide applications using products like Harness Xtra, Generic Callisto, Harness Max, Atrazine, Power Max 3, NIS, AMS Liquid, Veltyma, Valor, Zidua, Convnetro, Liberty Ultra, Clethodim, COC 17%, and Leverage 360.
Services require variable-rate application machinery and a vendor servicing area within 30 miles or capability to provide services within a 24-48 hour window. Bidders must hold commercial pesticide applicators licenses in Categories 1A or 1B. Responses are due by November 12, 2026, with a question deadline of November 5, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, Ability to meet specifications, Ability to provide custom services within 48 hours after farm calls in order, weather permitting
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- DAP 18-46-0
- Potash 0-0-60
- 90% sulfur
- Zn 35.5%
- VRT application
- Harness Xtra
- Generic Callisto
- CP application
- Harness Max
- Atrazine
- Power Max 3
- NIS
- AMS Liquid
- Veltyma
- Valor
- Zidua
- Convnetro
- Liberty Ultra
- Clethodim
- COC 17%
- Bean Insecticide Application
- Leverage 360
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Insurance requirements, signed addenda (if any)
- Submit to
- https://iastate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=2858&SourceType=1
- Scope location
- Sutherland, IA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Iowa State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://iastate.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=2858&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Lucas Schau.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Iowa State University in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lucas Schau at (515) 294-8853. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: DAP 18-46-0, Potash 0-0-60, 90% sulfur, Zn 35.5%, VRT application, Harness Xtra, Generic Callisto, CP application, Harness Max, Atrazine, Power Max 3, NIS, AMS Liquid, Veltyma, Valor, Zidua, Convnetro, Liberty Ultra, Clethodim, COC 17%, Bean Insecticide Application, Leverage 360. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, Ability to meet specifications, Ability to provide custom services within 48 hours after farm calls in order, weather permitting" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Iowa State University?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Insurance requirements, signed addenda (if any). Review the full document from Iowa State University for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sutherland, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.