Landscape Chemicals and Fertilizer

Oakland County Purchasing is soliciting bids for a comprehensive landscape chemicals and fertilizer contract on behalf of Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Oakland County Facilities Maintenance and Operations. The procurement opportunity (Oak-0000000951) seeks vendors capable of supplying a diverse range of landscape maintenance products, including fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, growth regulators, adjuvants, and various fertilizer types across multiple categories such as greens, fairway, rough, and foliar applications. Vendors must submit detailed pricing documentation, specifying unit prices, package sizes, units of measurement, and pricing per bag or pallet for each product category. The solicitation requires online submissions through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website, with a specific due date of September 10, 2025. Bidders must comply with various legal and regulatory standards, including participation in the E-Verify Program, certification as a non-"Iran Linked Business," and providing comprehensive documentation including Materials Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials. Pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars, remain firm for 120 days after the solicitation due date, and be subject to potential county review and special pricing programs.

The contract appears to be open to multiple vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard non-discrimination policies are in place. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and provide proof of appropriate insurance upon award. The blanket contract structure allows individual purchase orders to be issued by county departments, with no predetermined quantities committed, giving Oakland County flexibility in procurement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing document suggests a potentially significant annual procurement value for landscape maintenance products. The contract terms include Net 30 payment conditions with potential early payment discounts, and Oakland County reserves the right to accept or reject responses, split contracts, and conduct additional due diligence. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed, itemized invoices with specific information including Purchase Order numbers and delivery dates, and must be capable of meeting the county's stringent product quality and delivery requirements.