1941-25-R-IFBD-00009

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting a competitive sealed bid solicitation (RFX 3160006800) for an agency contract to procure herbicides for statewide vegetation control. The procurement seeks seven specific herbicide products, including water-soluble liquid herbicides, liquid herbicides, dry flowable herbicides, and water-soluble liquid formulations. Approved products for this contract include Milestone, Capstone, Opensight, Vastlan, Freelexx, TerraVue, and Cleantraxx, with detailed specifications for each product's active ingredients, container sizes ranging from 1-quart to 30-gallons, and specific percentage compositions. Vendors must provide unit pricing for each herbicide item, include brand name and manufacturer information, and submit their responses through the MAGIC (Mississippi Accountability and Government Information Center) Supplier Self-Service portal. Key procurement dates include the last day for questions on August 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, and the bid opening on September 10, 2024, at 10:30 AM CST. Bidders are required to complete an Equal Employment Verification (EEV) certification and follow specific response guidelines outlined in the bid packet.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The contract term is proposed to begin upon Commission approval and extend through September 30, 2025, with an option to extend for up to six additional months. While specific award values are not disclosed, vendors will be required to maintain consistent pricing throughout the contract period, including any extensions. The contract includes provisions for electronic payments, tax exemption for MDOT, and compliance with applicable laws. Vendors must register in the MAGIC system, submit a W-9 form, and maintain current company information to be eligible to participate. The procurement process allows for multiple vendors to be awarded, and the contract will cover herbicide purchases on an as-needed basis for vegetation control across Mississippi's transportation infrastructure.