Farmers market plastic bags

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Central Purchasing division, is soliciting bids for the procurement of farmers market plastic bags under Solicitation Number EV00000903. The solicitation seeks two distinct deliverables: T-shirt bags in quantities of 250,000, 300,000, or 350,000 units, and produce bags in quantities of 200,000 or 250,000 units. The T-shirt bags must meet specifications of 0.65 mil thickness, white color, 12" x 7" x 23" dimensions, packaged in boxes of 1,000 units each, while produce bags must be 15 mic thickness, clear, 12" x 18" in size, and supplied on rolls with cardboard cores. Both bag types must be imprinted on one side with the Oklahoma Grown Logo in green. All bags must be delivered by June 5, 2026, to 3421 N. Walnut Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, with drivers required to contact Brady Womack at 405-886-8093 at least three days in advance. The solicitation requires delivery trucks equipped with lift gates for unloading. Bids are due May 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. Central Standard Time through the Oklahoma Supplier Portal, with a request for administrative review deadline of May 1, 2026. The award will be made to a single vendor on a lowest and best value basis using price as the primary evaluation factor, and bids must remain firm for a minimum of 120 days following the response deadline. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing inclusive of all costs for print plates, setup fees, shipping, and handling charges. The initial contract term is one year with no renewal options available.

The solicitation does not identify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted designations, and there is no incumbent vendor listed. All prospective bidders must complete required certifications and forms, including the Non-Collusion Certification (OMES Form CP004), the Responding Bidder Information form (OMES Form CP076), and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Bidders must provide three years of audited financial statements and tax returns for financial review and must submit proof of insurance meeting standards outlined in the State General Terms. Bidders are required to certify compliance with Oklahoma statutory requirements regarding non-discrimination against firearm entities, participation in the Status Verification System for work eligibility verification, non-engagement in boycotts of Israel or energy companies, and disclosure of any debarment, suspension, indictments, or convictions. The procurement documents do not specify a total contract value or budget range, though federal funds will be utilized for this purchase. Bidders who assisted in preparing the solicitation or developing procurement terms are precluded from bidding.