Agriculture Pesticides & Herbicides

The State Correctional Institution (SCI) Rockview, a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facility located in Centre County, is soliciting competitive bids for agriculture pesticides and herbicides required for the 2026 growing season. This invitation for bids (IFB) requires electronic submission only through the PA Supplier Portal, with a deadline of March 9, 2026. Interested vendors must register with the PA Supplier Portal to obtain a vendor number before submitting bids; registration and bidding support are available through the Supplier Service Center. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the eMarketplace platform throughout the solicitation period for any issued change notices or addenda, which will be automatically incorporated as binding modifications to the IFB. While specific product quantities, varieties, application requirements, and detailed specifications are available through the PA Supplier Portal, the procurement focuses on supplying the farm operations at SCI Rockview with necessary herbicides and pesticides to support agricultural production for the upcoming season.

Vendors must comply with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act and demonstrate eligibility under applicable state procurement restrictions before submitting proposals. Additionally, all contractors and grantees must execute a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form certifying compliance with Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, labor and workforce safety laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Employment of Minors Child Labor Act, Minimum Wage Act, Prevailing Wage Act, Equal Pay Law, Seasonal Farm Labor Act, and other related employment statutes. Failure to provide accurate certifications or maintain compliance can result in contract termination and three-year ineligibility to bid on Commonwealth contracts. The specific incumbent contractor status, set-aside designations, budget allocation, and award values are not detailed in the available solicitation documents and should be obtained directly through the PA Supplier Portal and eMarketplace systems.