NIGP 33518: Anhydrous Ammonia

NIGP 33518 Anhydrous Ammonia, an Item code, encompasses herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides that state and local governments procure on an as-needed basis for grounds maintenance and operational use. The scope includes granular fertilizers, custom blended products, and chemical herbicides and pesticides—all requiring certification, Material Safety Data Sheets compliance, and hazardous materials handling protocols. Counties represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, soliciting products for delivery to multiple maintenance facilities with strict scheduling and packaging requirements. Vendors typically must demonstrate a minimum three-year track record and hold at least two comparable contracts to qualify; pricing is structured on an F.O.B. Destination basis with all-inclusive fees for labor, materials, delivery, and hazardous handling. Contract periods often extend three to five years with options for renewal, and bi-annual price adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index are common terms.

Pasco County, Florida, issued the most recent solicitation under this code—IFB-SP-26-074 posted May 12, 2026, with bids due June 16, 2026—seeking herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides on an as-needed basis for delivery to two county maintenance facilities in New Port Richey and Zephyrhills. The county reserved the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors on a line-item basis, with local vendor preference available to businesses holding a Local Business Tax Receipt. No incumbent vendors were identified, and the contract period runs through September 30, 2029, with two additional one-year extension options. Pricing requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage (workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability) and full E-Verify and drug-free workplace compliance. No specific award value or budget was disclosed; all quantities listed in the solicitation were estimates with no guaranteed purchase volumes.