Vallonia State Tree Nursery Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss

2026-11-03

Sphagnum Moss to meet the following specifications : ( Sphagnum Moss refers to Sphagnum Long Fiber Moss , Coarse texture for packaging trees ). Quantity Requested : 38 , 500 Cubic Ft per year – for a total of 154 , 000 Cubic Ft total for contract term . Moss to be delivered in bulk , wet but drained sufficiently so that no water is leaking from the trailer upon delivery . Moss to be fresh from the current harvest year . Moss to be clean and free of foreign materials . Bid must include freight and unloading ( walking floor trailer ) at our facility . Maximum amount of allowable transport shrinkage per load not to exceed 15 % of the trailer height . Supplier must deliver and off load a minimum of 35 % of the order between April 1 - October 1 . A minimum of 3 , 500 cubic feet off loaded each week thereafter until the orders are completed . The Final delivery of moss may be less than 3 , 500 depending on the total quantities ordered . Vendor must provide weight tickets with each load delivered . The IDNR - Nursery Program reserves the right to have a representative of the program inspect the moss , at the vendor ’ s facility , after the purchase order has been issued and before the first load is delivered . Sphagnum Peat Moss is NOT an acceptable substitute .

Indiana

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