Fruit Fly Control Chemicals

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is conducting a competitive bidding process to procure fruit fly control chemicals through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) specific to Polk County. The procurement seeks three specific chemical products: STATIC Spinosad ME Insecticidal Bait, GF-120 NF Naturalyte Fruit Fly Bait, and Warrior II with Zeon Technology, with required quantities ranging from 21 to 110 gallons. Vendors must bid on all three chemicals to be considered responsive, with delivery required to a specified location in Winter Haven, Florida, or the contractor's nearest distribution point within the state. The evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest Grand Total Price, with the contract awarded to the vendor determined to be both responsive and responsible. Key deadlines include a bid submission due date of December 18, 2024, with an anticipated award posting date of December 24, 2024. Delivery requirements mandate that chemicals must be delivered within 2 to 5 days of receiving the purchase order, with no separate delivery fees to be paid.

The ITB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified requirements. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities ordered, providing flexibility in the procurement process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that pricing must be firm and inclusive of all relevant fees and charges. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of agricultural chemicals with clear specifications and delivery requirements, focused on supporting fruit fly control efforts in Polk County and potentially other areas of Florida.