Mosquito Control Insecticides

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for a term contract to supply mosquito control insecticides through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #Y23-1016-KS. The procurement specifically targets various insecticide products including Altosid, VectoBac, Natular, Deltagard, Duet, Zenivex, and related chemical compounds, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 4 to 2,750 units. Submissions must be made electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with a preceding question submission deadline of March 29, 2023. Respondents are strictly prohibited from hand-delivering, mailing, telephoning, faxing, or emailing offers, and must create a free account on the platform to upload documents in standard file formats. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, contingent upon mutual agreement between Orange County and the awarded vendor. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and lowest pricing, with the county reserving the right to award on an item-by-item basis.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with several mandatory requirements, including maintaining a drug-free workplace, providing E-Verify certification for employees, and submitting comprehensive documentation such as reference forms and conflict of interest statements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract is structured as a requirements contract, meaning Orange County is not obligated to purchase minimum quantities but will order insecticides on an as-needed basis through delivery orders. The county holds tax exemption certificates and will process payments in accordance with Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Technical submissions must include uncorrupted, unprotected files with sufficient image quality (minimum 150 dpi) to allow for proper reading and interpretation. The procurement is managed by Orange County's Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes overseeing the solicitation process, and technical support available through the OpenGov Service Desk.