Blueberry Research Frost Protection, Construction Irrigation and Fertigation Systems

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is seeking a vendor to provide blueberry research frost protection, construction irrigation, and fertigation systems in Alapaha, Georgia. The agency requires the successful contractor to furnish all materials, labor, tools, skills, and equipment necessary to complete the installation and setup of these agricultural research systems. This project aims to support agricultural research by establishing reliable infrastructure for protecting blueberry crops from frost and managing their water and nutrient delivery. The scope of work covers the complete delivery and setup of the frost protection, irrigation, and fertigation systems. The agency requires all performance of the work to take place offsite from the vendor's primary location, specifically at the research site in Alapaha, Georgia. The contract period will span one year from the date of award. Bidders must be located onshore within the United States to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency requires interested bidders to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 25, 2026, to remain eligible for award. The agency is currently seeking budget proposals from qualified vendors and will evaluate submissions based on the proposals received.