Simplot needed a new ag retail facility to serve a growing customer base in Tulare, SD. Marcus Construction designed and built the dry fertilizer building and served as general contractor for the full site, including a seed and chemical warehouse, liquid fertilizer tank farm, shop, and office spaces.

Spanning 34,494 square feet, this chemical and seed warehouse supports Simplot’s full-service ag retail needs with dedicated spaces for seed, chemical, and equipment handling.

The chemical side features a containment area for safe storage and handling, with bulk chemical tanks capable of filling shuttle tanks or grower-owned tanks. There is also space for packaged chemical totes and equipment.

An interior loading dock connects the chemical and seed sides of the warehouse, enabling smooth and efficient transfer between seed and chemical operations.

The seed side has interior equipment that connects directly to the exterior bulk seed tanks, creating efficient commodity seed treatment and smooth loading operations inside the facility.

The seed warehouse also stores bagged, boxed, and tote seed, along with space for equipment handling and storage.

The 10,000 sq. ft. maintenance shop provides a dedicated space for servicing equipment and features three drive-thru bays with a breakroom.

The liquid tank farm includes eight 53,600-gallon tanks and four 8,000-gallon tanks, allowing Simplot to offer multiple fertilizer grades, adjuvants, and stabilizers to meet grower needs.

With dual covered loadout/receiving bays, a dedicated control room, and an adjuvant building, the liquid tank farm is designed for efficient product handling and quick truck turnaround times.

Simplot’s 2,590 sq. ft. office building anchors the site, providing space for administrative staff, customer service, and day-to-day operations.

A large portion of the office space is dedicated to dispatching and the Bull Pen, supporting efficient coordination of chemical and fertilizer logistics. The layout also includes two private offices and one conference room.

Designed for high-capacity storage, Simplot’s dry fertilizer building features five storage bins with a total capacity of 11,900 tons. The facility includes a covered loadout area and an elevated control room.

Interior stairs lead to the tripper catwalk, providing safe and easy access for equipment maintenance and operations inside the dry fertilizer building.

Simplot’s dry fertilizer building features ample natural light along the catwalk, providing safe, accessible maintenance pathways.

The dry fertilizer building has a raised control room and covered loadout, with interior walls lined with plywood to support a clean, low-maintenance environment.