Insect Repellant and Mosquito Larvicide

The State of Missouri, in coordination with Jefferson County and Jefferson City, is seeking bids for mosquito control larvicide products through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902000298). The procurement is specifically for water soluble pouches (WSPs) designed to control mosquitoes in small water bodies such as storm drains, catch basins, roadside ditches, fish ponds, ornamental ponds, and fountains. The required larvicide must contain two active ingredients: Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis and Bacillus sphaericus, providing 42-56 days of mosquito control. The bid requests pricing for four quantity tiers: 10, 49, 50, and 100 cases, with each case containing 800 pouches. VectoMax WSP is specified as the acceptable brand, though functional equivalents are permitted. The bid period runs from August 16, 2019, to September 5, 2019, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on the closing date. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, with payment terms of Net 45 Days.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range for this procurement. Vendors may submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The contract includes an initial term with provisions for two potential renewal periods, though specific durations are not detailed in the solicitation materials. For questions, vendors can contact Autumn Deacon at the Jefferson City office. The lack of specific set-asides or vendor restrictions suggests the state is seeking competitive bids from any qualified supplier capable of meeting the technical specifications for the mosquito control larvicide product.