Herbicides and Adjuvants for Invasive Plant Control

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive herbicide and adjuvant procurement for invasive plant control across statewide public conservation lands. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) encompasses three distinct product categories: Part 1 featuring 58 brand-name herbicide line items in various container sizes, Part 2 including 11 generic herbicide formulations, and Part 3 specifying 14 adjuvant products. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET to the Commission's Purchasing Department in Tallahassee, with a public bid opening scheduled for 3:30 PM ET the same day. Written questions must be submitted by December 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, and the anticipated contract award date is January 5, 2026. The contract term will be one year from the Purchase Order issuance, with a potential one-year renewal option contingent on satisfactory performance and fund availability. Pricing must be quoted per unit (gallon, quart, pound) FOB destination, inclusive of all delivery and equipment costs, and bidders are required to provide current EPA-approved product labels and certify herbicide registration for Florida use.

The procurement is open to vendors registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must maintain a Florida-based warehouse for products purchased by the Invasive Plant Management Section and provide a minimum of three verifiable references demonstrating similar project experience. The ITB is structured as a multi-award bid, meaning the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per line item will be awarded each product. Successful contractors must ensure delivery within fourteen days of order issuance and submit invoices with signed proof-of-delivery documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant procurement value covering herbicide needs for statewide conservation land management. Vendors must also comply with state and federal certifications regarding vendor status, employment eligibility verification, and forced labor compliance, indicating a robust vetting process for potential contractors.