MOSQUITO CONTROL INSECTICIDES

The City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division is seeking sealed bids for an annual contract (File No. 25-001124) for Mosquito Control Insecticides, due on April 24, 2025, at 11:00 am CST. The procurement covers 13 specific line items of insecticides, including various chemical formulations such as Abamectin/Fenpropathrin/C8910 mix, Methoprene granules, BTI liquid and granular larvicides, Larvicidal oil, Spinosad tablet larvicide, Sumithrin/Prallethrin/PBO insecticide mix, Deltamethrin aerial adulticide, and Malathion insecticide mix. All chemicals must be registered with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and the EPA, with product labels and safety data sheets required as part of the submission. Vendors must provide pricing per unit, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 200 to 1,600 units across different product types. The contract includes the potential for renewal at the City-Parish's exclusive option for two additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on compliance with chemical registration requirements, pricing, and ability to meet the specified product specifications.

The solicitation includes provisions to encourage participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, with bidders urged to use certified businesses as subcontractors. Vendors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements and various federal regulations, including equal employment opportunity, debarment and suspension, and domestic procurement preferences. The bid is subject to the local Fair Chance Ordinance, which limits consideration of criminal history in hiring processes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual nature of the contract and the range of insecticide products suggest a substantial procurement value. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to supply EPA and Louisiana Department of Agriculture-registered insecticides, provide detailed pricing, and meet all federal and local regulatory requirements. The contract appears designed to provide the City of Baton Rouge with a comprehensive supply of mosquito control insecticides for municipal pest management operations.