FAC122 RFQ-Herbicide-Category 5-Wbro Hdqrs-Wildlife Section-Dan Bove

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for herbicide chemical products and related equipment, designated as FAC122 RFQ-Herbicide-Category 5-Wbro Hdqrs-Wildlife Section. The procurement specifically seeks seven different herbicide products from manufacturers including Corteva, Bayer, Winfield Solutions, Albaugh, and Alligare, with total requested volumes ranging from 20 to 145 gallons per product. The chemical products include Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra, Roundup Custom ATU, Windsurf, Krenite S, Panoramic 2SL, and Clethodim 2EC, all to be delivered in 2.5-gallon containers. Additionally, the RFQ includes two pieces of supporting equipment: two spill containment pallets and one spill containment drum shed, both meeting EPA, SPCC, and NPDES regulatory standards. The primary objectives of this procurement are to obtain chemical solutions for controlling woody plants, broadleaf weeds, and terrestrial vegetation in various environmental zones including ranges, pastures, forests, and non-crop areas. The RFQ was posted on February 7, 2025, with a response deadline of February 21, 2025, and the primary contact is Daniel Bove, a Restoration Ecologist located at the agency's Westborough headquarters.

While the RFQ documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, it appears to be an open solicitation for qualified herbicide and equipment suppliers. The document does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific small business requirements. No incumbent vendors or existing contractual relationships are mentioned in the available materials. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documents. The technical specifications suggest that respondents must be manufacturers or authorized distributors of the listed herbicide products, capable of meeting precise chemical composition and environmental regulatory standards. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with EPA, SPCC, and NPDES regulations, and provide products in the exact specifications outlined in the RFQ, including 2.5-gallon container requirements and specific chemical formulations for vegetation management. The procurement appears focused on securing precise chemical solutions for ecological management and restoration purposes within the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's operational areas.