36C78625Q50359 - Solicitation Questions and Answers.pdf

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

FOR FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS FLORIDA NATIONAL CEMETERY

RFQ 36C78625Q50359

1. Question: Drive (CLIN Number 0015) is only available in 2.5gal jugs now. BASF the Manufacture made that judgement. Can we use the 2.5gal qty of 20 jugs to reach the 50 gals requested in the bid?

Answer: Yes, that will be acceptable.

2. Question: CLIN number 0032 0-0-44 30%slow release. Do you want this to be slow release SOP? This is not common however we do have the technology to make it.

Answer: Please disregard the 30% slow-release requirement for Granular Fertilizer 0-0-44. Granular Fertilizer 0-0-44 does not require slow release since there is no source of Nitrogen.

3. Question: Dismiss NXT (Carfentrazone-ethyl 3.5% / Sulfentrazone 31.7%) 10 X 1PT Please see the attached Dismiss nxt label. the products comes in a 10oz Bottle or a 60oz Bottle. Which bottle size do you want?

Answer: Requirement is for total ounces. The choice between available containers from the manufacturer is at the vendors’ discretion as long as it meets the total ounce requirement.

4. Question: Please see line item 005 and 0011. Please change the unit from OZ to EA

When you put in the unit cost the formula you have in the background will take the unit cost times the number of oz you have listed in Column D. I can only bid 40oz Total I cannot bid 40 128oz Jugs as is needed

Answer: Requirement is for total ounces. The choice between available containers

5. Question: Do you consider TM 4.5 Fungicide (label attached) and Harrell T-Methyl an equal to Line item 004 Clearys 3336 (Thiophanate-methyl 41.25%)

Answer: Please quote the equal or more. Any substitution is acceptable as long as the product contains the same active ingredient (A.I) amount or more. TM 4.5 Fungicide contains Thiophanate-methyl 46.2%, therefore Clearys 3336 does not have enough A.I. to be an allowable substitute.

6. Question: Do you consider Mefenoxam 2AQ to be an equal to line item 003 Subdue (Mefenoxam 22%)

Answer: Yes, both products contain Mefenoxam 22%.

7. Question: Line item 2. Strobe (Azoxystrobin 50%) 20 X 2.5 Gal. There is only one product formulation of (Azoxystrobin 50%). It is Strobe 50WG. It comes in 6lb Jugs.

There is only one liquid formulation of Azoxystrobin. The product is called Strobe 2L (Azoxystrobin 22.9%). Please confirm what product you are looking for

Answer: The Liquid formulation is preferred - Strobe 2L (Azoxystrobin 22.9%) is acceptable.

8. Question: Line Item 0028 Reqconition (Trifloxysulfuron-20.4%) come in a 1.95oz bottle or 0.45oz Bottle which one do you want

Answer: Requirement is for total ounces. The choice between available containers

9. Question: The Requirement of Granular Fertile 0-0-44 with minimum 30% slow-release Nitrogen cannot be met because the requested analysis of 0-0-44 does not contain any Nitrogen. Did you mix up the numbers? Are you requesting 55-0-0 with a minimum 30% Slow release Nitrogen?

Answer: Please disregard the 30% slow-release requirement for Granular Fertilizer 0-0-44. Granular Fertilizer 0-0-44 does not require slow release since there is no source of Nitrogen. Granular Fertilizer 0-0-44 is the correct formulation of N-P-K per SOW on that specific item.

10. Question: Please verify that all vendors must submit a copy of their Florida Pesticide Dealer License or be consider non-responsive.

Answer: Contractors shall be able to procure and deliver products as requested. The contractor is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations, laws and/or requirements needed to perform the tasks associated with this contract. Florida National Cemetery Complies with State and local regulations.

A copy of Florida Pesticide Dealer License is required with quote submission.

11. Question: Provide the estimated number of deliveries of fertilizer and the estimated time frame to be delivered and the estimated number deliveries to be made.

Answer: Delivery shall be carried out Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30a.m. and 1:30p.m except for Federal Holidays. Alternate schedules may be requested through the (COR) based on the available of cemetery staff to receive delivery of product.

The contractor shall schedule delivery dates with the COR or designee upon contract being awarded. Dates may change due to the weather and schedule of cemetery operations. All fertilizers and chemicals shall meet or exceed the requirements listed within the contract, verified prior to delivery and confirmed by signature receipt upon delivery by authorized cemetery staff.

Estimates deliveries – Deliveries are subject to change based on the need of the Cemetery. Requirement is for total quantity of product.

Description Estimated Timeframe Quantity Chemicals – Except for: Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-.0143%) and Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Upon Award – Communicate with COR/Designee. Complete delivery is expected promptly and not to be delayed.

See description and refer to SOW

Granular Fertile 0-0-44 in 50lbs bags Mid-October 40 Tons Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-.0143%) Early February 200x50lb Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Early March 30 Tons

Top Choice (Fipronil ; 5amino-.0143%) Early April 200x50lb Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Early May 30 Tons

Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Mid-June 20 Tons

Granular Fertile with minimum 30% slow release 24-2-15 in 50lbs bags

Early July 30 Tons

12. Question: Request to extend the closing date?

Answer: Solicitation is extended to 8/26/2025. Due to the need for the requirement, it can only be extended until 8/26/2025 to allow the agency to award on time.