Aerial Application Services

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) and the Arkansas Division of Correction (ADC), is seeking bids for Aerial Application Services. The contract requires a minimum of two aircraft and two full-time pilots with current Commercial Applicator Licenses to perform aerial application of liquid and dry substances such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers to various crops at the Cummins Farm Unit. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with up to six additional one-year renewal options. Bid responses are due by June 9, 2021, with the contract anticipated to start on July 1, 2021. The IFB provides detailed requirements for the aerial application services, including response times, load sheets, random sampling, crop damage replacement, labor and equipment, mix accuracy, and legal disposal of products. Performance standards and associated damages are specified.

This contract opportunity is being solicited on an ALL OR NONE basis, and will be awarded to the lowest-bidding, responsible Prospective Contractor. The IFB and associated documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the budget range or anticipated award value is not disclosed in the provided materials.