1941-25-R-IFBD-00008-V02

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement (RFX3160006792) for an Agency Contract for Herbicides to support vegetation control operations. The solicitation seeks bids for various herbicide products including liquid and granular formulations with specific active ingredients such as Isopropylamine Salt, Glyphosate, Triclopyr, and others. Bidders must provide unit pricing for herbicides packaged in different container sizes ranging from 16-ounce to 55-gallon containers, and must be authorized by the Mississippi Bureau of Plant Industry to sell restricted use products. The procurement requires vendors to submit bids through the MAGIC portal, with an initial bid opening scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST. The last day for potential bidders to submit questions is Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a potential contract period extending through September 30, 2025, and options for up to 24 additional months of extensions.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, which requires registration and participation in a federal work authorization program to verify employment eligibility. The contract will be awarded on an "as needed" basis with delivery F.O.B. statewide to MDOT locations. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple line items for herbicide products with varying quantities and packaging. Successful bidders must have their products listed on the MDOT Approved Products List, which includes 27 different herbicide products across 18 product categories. The contract allows for potential additions to the approved products list after successful field testing and approval by the Roadside Vegetation Management Committee.