Herbicide Chemicals - DOTD

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement, procuring on behalf of the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is requesting bids on an agency term contract to furnish herbicide chemicals, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and written questions due October 29, 2026. Louisiana preference provisions apply to bidders maintaining a minimum 50% Louisiana resident workforce and to Louisiana-produced, manufactured, or assembled products within specified cost thresholds.

The scope encompasses 33 line items across herbicide categories including aquatic herbicides, broadleaf herbicides, terrestrial herbicides, and additives, with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 12,512 units per item depending on product. Products specified include brand-name items such as Roundup Pro Concentrate, Garlon 3A and 4, and MSMA formulations, with provisions allowing bidders to propose equivalent products. EPA approval and manufacturer certification of compliance are required, along with approval by the DOTD Testing Laboratory via ASTM E 2043 and DOTD TR standards 520 and 521 before final acceptance. Pricing is per unit of measure (gallon, quart, ounce, or pound) and must be complete and firm on an F.O.B. Destination basis, inclusive of all transportation, freight prepaid, inside delivery, unpacking, assembly, and debris removal.

The initial contract term runs 12 months from award, with options for two additional 12-month renewals at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a potential total of 36 months. A contract value is not stated; this is an open-ended requirements agreement. Bids must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days following submission and for the entire contractual period if accepted. All bids of $25,000 or more require GSA non-suspension/debarment certification; corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000. Vendors must comply with federal and state civil rights laws, E-Verify employment verification requirements, and state boycott and firearms-discrimination provisions. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal or in writing at the Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice or delivery, whichever is later, via LaCarte Procurement Card (purchases $5,000 and under) or Electronic Funds Transfer. The State reserves the right to award by line item to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Contact: Paris King, 225-342-8019 or paris.king2@la.gov.