RotenonePurchase_Thissel_2013[1].doc

This is a competitive bidding criteria document from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for the purchase of liquid rotenone for aquatic pesticide application at Thissel Pond. The procurement requires 550 gallons of liquid rotenone formulation meeting specific quality standards, with the product to be packaged in 5-gallon buckets and delivered no later than August 1, 2013. The liquid rotenone must assay at least 5% active ingredient and must be accompanied by a certificate of analysis. Coordination of the purchase and delivery must occur through Northeast Agricultural Services, a licensed distributor of restricted use pesticides located in Detroit, Maine, as Maine law prohibits the Department from making direct purchases of rotenone products due to lack of appropriate licensure.

Two approved manufacturers are identified for potential bidding: TIFA International LLC located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, and Prentiss, Incorporated located in New York, New York. All communications regarding the procurement should be directed through the licensed distributor Northeast Agricultural Services, with contact available through Justin Choiniere at (207) 487-6273, PO Box 190, Detroit, ME 04929, with shipping directed to 36 North Road, Detroit, ME 04929. No pricing terms, set-asides, or funding source information is specified in the criteria document.