FAC 122-Cat 5- RFQ-Herbicides-Wbro Hdqrs-Dan Bove

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), operating under the Department of Fish and Game, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for herbicide products under the MA Statewide Contract FAC122, Category 5, with Internal Bid# DFW-2026-068. The procurement seeks quotes for seven herbicide and adjuvant products delivered in 2.5-gallon containers to support woodland management and vegetation control objectives: Garlon 3A (175 gallons), Garlon 4 Ultra (175 gallons), Aquamaster (100 gallons), Precision Spreader (30 gallons), Krenite S (30 gallons), Atmos (40 gallons), and Panoramic 2 SL (25 gallons), totaling 575 gallons across all products. All deliverables must be FOB delivered to MassWildlife Field Headquarters at 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581, with delivery required by May 2026. Vendors must be capable of obtaining complete product fulfillment before the deadline, and alternative brands will be accepted if originally specified products are unavailable. Evaluation criteria include vendor capability to procure products timely and competitive cost per unit pricing. Responses must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS system by the February 23, 2026 due date, with the procurement contact being Debbie McGrath at 508-389-6304 or Debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov, and technical questions submitted through the COMMBUYS Q&A feature or the OSD Help Desk at 1-888-627-8283 or 617-720-3197 during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) certified participants that meet best value criteria will receive preference for award under this solicitation. MassWildlife reserves the right to award to multiple vendors if necessary to ensure complete product fulfillment, and all terms and conditions of the MA Statewide Contract FAC122 apply to this RFQ. As a state agency, the Department of Fish and Game is sales tax exempt, and therefore all quotes and invoices shall not include sales tax. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documentation. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractor relationships. This procurement applies to Worcester County jurisdiction within Massachusetts and represents an opportunity for qualified herbicide suppliers to provide critical vegetation management products to a state natural resource management agency.