Herbicides and Insecticides

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is soliciting bids through an Invitation For Bid (IFB) to establish a multi-year statewide contract for herbicides and insecticides. The procurement seeks qualified firms to supply EPA and California Department of Pesticide Regulation-registered herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, adjuvants, dyes, and related services to all California state departments, with optional availability for local governmental agencies. Bidders must hold a current California Pest Control Dealer's License and employ or subcontract with a licensed Pest Control Advisor. The contract will be awarded by geographic region (Northern, Central, Southern) and product type (Brand and Generic), with bidders required to submit comprehensive pricing on the State's Attachment 1 Pricing Workbook. A mandatory Bidders' Conference is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT via Microsoft Teams, with final bids due on January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT via email. Evaluation criteria include lowest cost, responsiveness, and contractor responsibility, with additional consideration for preference and incentive calculations.

The solicitation includes several set-aside designations and socioeconomic incentives, featuring a 5 percent small business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentive. A 1.25 percent incentive fee is required for local governmental agency transactions. Bidders must complete a narrative response addressing 15 key requirements, including Iran Contracting Act certifications, business qualifications, and operational capabilities. The contract has a historical value of $23,955,500 over two years, with an initial two-year term and options for three additional one-year extensions. Minimum order requirements are set at $200, with specific provisions for returnable/refillable containers. Contractors must provide customer service coverage from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PT weekdays, ensure delivery within 30 calendar days, and maintain $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and motor vehicle liability insurance, with the State named as an additional insured.