Chemicals for Vallonia Nursery 155200Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, specifically the Vallonia State Nursery and Tree Improvement Program, is seeking a procurement of chemicals for weed and pest control in seedbeds, orchards, and grounds. The solicitation (number 0000086506) is requesting quotations for ten line items of herbicides and fungicides, including 2,4-D Amine, 3336-F, Banner Maxx, Barricade 65 WG, Callisto, Defoamer, Eagle 20 EW, and Fusilade DX. Each line item is weighted equally at 4.76 percent in the evaluation process. The bid is not eligible for electronic submission and requires a completed physical bid package to be submitted by January 27, 2026, via email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov, fax to (317) 972-3275, or mail to the Indianapolis address provided. Potential vendors must submit all questions by January 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and all quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date. The bid package requires unit prices, extended totals, and allows for chemical substitutions if documented on a separate sheet with corresponding line item numbers.

The solicitation includes several set-aside designations and preferences that may impact vendor eligibility. There are specific goals for Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation, including 8 percent for minority participation, 11 percent for women participation, and 3 percent for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Additional preferences are given to U.S. manufactured products, recycled materials, Indiana businesses, Indiana manufactured products, and small businesses. The procurement follows standard state purchasing terms and conditions, requiring compliance with drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, nondiscrimination requirements, and Indiana ethics obligations. Awarded prices will be firm and cannot be changed, with F.O.B. destination pricing required. A binding agreement will only be created upon the state's issuance of a Purchase Order. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple chemical products intended to replenish the nursery's existing supplies for ongoing pest and weed management.