APP_Cover_Page_0000035714.docx

This is a cover page and notice to bidders for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) for the establishment of a multi-year statewide contract for Herbicides and Insecticides. The solicitation number is #0000035714. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year extensions available. The herbicides and insecticides will be mandatory for use by all State of California departments and available for use by local governmental agencies statewide. Award will be made by group, and bidders should refer to the complete solicitation documents for specific response dates, due dates, and other project details.

The solicitation is being conducted under the Alternative Protest Process as authorized by Public Contract Code Section 12125, et seq. Submission of a bid constitutes consent to participate in this alternative protest procedure. Any bidder intending to protest a proposed contract award must submit a written Notice of Intent to Protest to the Alternative Protest Process Coordinator at the Department of General Services Procurement Division, located at 707 Third Street, 2nd Floor South West, Sacramento, CA 95605, by the close of business on the last day of the protest period as established in the Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to submit a timely written notice waives the bidder's right to protest.