Herbicides, foliar nutrients, insecticides, etc. , contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for herbicides, foliar nutrients, insecticides, and plant growth regulators on a term contract basis. The procurement is organized into four distinct lots: Lot #1 includes seven herbicide products (Aquathol Super K, Dimension 2EW, Glyfos X-TRA, Reward, Roundup Pro, Sedgehammer, and Specimen Basagran T/O); Lot #2 comprises five foliar nutrient products (Hy-Carb, Metabolite Plus, Sil-Phite 0-26-24, Chelated Minors w/Nitrogen, and TRx Plus); Lot #3 contains five insecticide products (Amdro Pro Fire Ant Killer, Extinguish Plus, Merit 75 WSP, Talstar Professional, and Torque); and Lot #4 includes one plant growth regulator (Primo Maxx). Quotations were due by 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County Local Time on July 21, 2016, with faxed or emailed responses accepted. Vendors must submit firm, fixed unit pricing per the specified unit of measure (per pound, gallon, bottle, or ounce) and provide manufacturer specification sheets, specimen labels, and EPA registration numbers with their responses. The County will award contracts on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with evaluation based on price competitiveness and vendor responsibility.

The initial contract term spans twelve months or until the estimated amount is expended at the County's discretion, with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods upon mutual written agreement with no price increases permitted. A five percent local preference is available for quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, contingent upon submission of a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location form. Vendors must maintain a non-discrimination policy consistent with Palm Beach County Resolution R-2014-1421 and comply with criminal history record checks for certain personnel under Palm Beach County Code Sections 2-371 through 2-377. The anticipated contract value is $75,000 over the twelve-month term, though the County reserves the right to increase or decrease this amount based on actual requirements. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in the solicitation documents.