Herbicides, Aquatic Herbicides and Adjuvants - Vegetation Management

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking competitive bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24-0196-ITB to establish a contract for herbicides, aquatic herbicides, and adjuvants for vegetation management. The county intends to procure chemical products for maintaining and controlling vegetation, with products to be ordered on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period. Bidders must submit detailed pricing using a provided spreadsheet, with pricing structured as a unit price plus a percentage markup that includes all associated costs such as shipping, insurance, and delivery. The solicitation requires vendors to be authorized distributors and potentially provide manufacturer certification, with the option to submit alternative or equivalent products subject to county approval. Key dates include a question submission deadline of February 26, 2024, and proposal submissions due by March 5, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with all submittals to be made electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. The contract will have a duration of 60 months from the date of award, covering four primary product categories: Herbicides, Aquatic Herbicides, Adjuvants, and an unspecified category.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract establishes a total expenditure cap of $1,000,000 for the entire contract term, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide comprehensive product offerings, competitive pricing, and compliance with the county's specifications. The solicitation allows for significant vendor flexibility, permitting bids from manufacturers such as Dow Agro, United Phosphorous, SePro, Atticus, LLC, and Diquat, while also allowing alternative product submissions. An unspecified items reserve of $50,000 over the contract period provides additional procurement flexibility. The county reserves the right to add or delete products during the contract term and maintains sole discretion in determining product acceptability based on economy, effectiveness, and user needs. Pricing will be determined through a cost-plus percentage mechanism, with vendors specifying their markup percentage that must cover all associated operational costs.