Insecticides for Hemlock Woolly

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is soliciting bids for an insecticide supply contract to control Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in state parks and forests. The procurement specifically seeks three insecticide formulations: 50 cases of SAFARI 20 SG, 20 cases of Liquid Imidacloprid 2F, and 10 cases of CORE TECT Tablets. Deliveries will be made to Memorial Lake State Park in Lebanon County, with the contract commencing upon execution and terminating on June 30, 2019, with potential for two additional one-year renewal terms. Evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest unit price bid for each insecticide, with bids submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal. The bid due date was January 9, 2019, with no pre-bid conference scheduled, though bidders were permitted to submit written questions up to 48 hours before the bid deadline. Vendors must provide precise pricing with up to two decimal points and include specific documentation like Purchase Order Numbers and SAP Vendor Numbers on invoices.

The contract opportunity appears to have some small business initiative considerations, as indicated by the attached Small Business Initiative document from November 1, 2018. The procurement includes specific compliance requirements, such as the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based suppliers and manufacturers. Bidders must complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act Form, demonstrating the state of manufacture for each item and potentially receiving preference based on their residency status. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the estimated contract quantities suggest a moderate-value procurement. The Commonwealth reserves the right to purchase products through alternative competitive bidding procedures if deemed in its best interest. Additional compliance requirements include certifications related to lobbying and Iran-free procurement, which may restrict certain vendors from participating. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified conditions and qualifications.