Substitutions_2-11-2026.pdf

This substitution document outlines approved and alternative herbicide chemical products for the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services (DAS SPS) Invitation to Bid (ITB) S-10700-00015503 for Herbicide Chemicals (Liquid & Dry). The document was revised on February 11, 2026, following the original substitution submission deadline of January 10, 2026, with a response date of February 11, 2026. The file provides a comprehensive substitution matrix identifying original manufacturer products alongside approved alternative products from competing manufacturers, enabling bidders to propose equivalent formulations while meeting state procurement requirements. The substitutions span multiple active ingredients including 2,4-D compounds, glyphosate products, triclopyr formulations, imazapyr solutions, and diuron variants, with specific EPA registration numbers and approval designations for each product pair. Notably, certain substitutions were flagged with specific limitations: one substitution (Mad Dog 5.4 for Roundup Pro Concentrate) was rejected due to formulation differences, with guidance that bidders may include this product on an add-on list, while another substitution (Rifle by Loveland) was noted as having elevated personal protective equipment requirements due to different signal words.

The substitution approval process demonstrates the state's flexible approach to allowing bidders to propose equivalent products from different manufacturers while maintaining strict quality and regulatory compliance standards. All approved substitutions retain EPA registration validity and meet Oregon's pesticide control requirements, ensuring that alternative products maintain functional equivalency to original specifications. The document's revision date of February 11, 2026, falls after the original bid submission deadline of February 3, 2026, indicating this substitution list was released to address post-bid clarifications or to provide updated guidance to prospective bidders on the five-region procurement for the three-year contract term with potential extensions.