121756 OR SOLICITATION Intent to award NOTICE.docx

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for solicitation number 121756 OR, focusing on chemicals for noxious weed, pest control, and aquatic herbicides. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive range of chemical products, including herbicides like 2,4-D LV6, Ranger Pro, TORDON 22K, and ARSENAL, with an initial one-year contract term and options to renew for four additional one-year periods. The bid opening is scheduled for August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an intent to award posting date of August 14, 2025. The contract will target delivery to multiple Nebraska Game and Parks Commission locations, covering an estimated annual usage of over 40 different chemical products in quantities ranging from 3 to 650 gallons.

The solicitation includes provisions for resident disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones, suggesting potential preference considerations. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the State to contract with multiple vendors. Pricing will remain firm for the first six months, with potential adjustments thereafter requiring 30-day written notice and supporting documentation. The State reserves the right to purchase items individually or in groups without minimum order requirements. Vendors must maintain consistent discount rates, provide Material Safety Data Sheets upon request, and comply with packaging, quality, and product recall requirements. The intent to award indicates that Red River Specialties LLC and Nutrien Ag Solutions are the anticipated contract recipients, reflecting a competitive procurement process for comprehensive chemical management solutions.