Landscape Chemicals - 2026

The City of Jefferson's Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is seeking sealed bids for landscape chemicals and fertilizers to support various municipal facilities, including Oak Hills Golf Course and athletic fields. The procurement involves a comprehensive solicitation for 108 line items encompassing herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, foliar nutrients, and granular fertilizer products. Estimated quantities range from 1 to 520 units per item, with varied packaging sizes from small bottles to bulk jugs and bags. Bidders must submit current product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) clearly marked with product item numbers, with bids lacking documentation deemed non-responsive. The bid submission deadline is January 20, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., with electronic submissions accepted through Bonfire or hard-copy delivery to the City Purchasing Division. A public bid opening will occur immediately following the submission deadline in the Council Chambers. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted through Bonfire until January 16, 2025, and the contract period will extend from the date of award through December 31, 2026, with potential deliveries occurring as frequently as twice per month.

The solicitation encourages participation from various business types, including disadvantaged and women-owned businesses, with a preference for U.S.-manufactured goods when quantity, quality, and price are equivalent for purchases exceeding $25,000. Bidders may submit bids for all or partial items and are encouraged to provide quotes for unlisted products with an associated percentage discount. The City has established cooperative purchasing agreements with Cole County and the Jefferson City Housing Authority, allowing these entities to potentially request goods under identical terms and pricing. Payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance of items, with invoices directed to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry department. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards if beneficial and can terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the extensive list of 108 line items suggests a potentially significant procurement value. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the entire contract period, with bidders required to specify delivery timeframes and potential prompt payment discounts.