Pesticide Applicator Certification Examinations - Missouri Dept of Agriculture

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting vendors to provide Pesticide Applicator Certification Examinations for a one-year contract period with potential renewals for up to two additional consecutive one-year periods. The procurement, identified by solicitation number RFPS30034901901592, seeks a vendor to administer firm, fixed-price examinations for pesticide applicators across jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing structures, including maximum examination fees for the initial contract period and each potential renewal period. The solicitation requires vendors to provide examination services to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, located in Jefferson City, with responses due by February 21, 2019, at 2:00 PM CST. Submission methods include electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing. The RFP specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination and requires vendors to provide a per-examination pricing model that does not allow negative values.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not disclose a specific estimated total contract value or comprehensive budget range for the examination services. Vendors are required to submit pricing for the initial contract period and three potential renewal periods, with the expectation that a single vendor will be awarded the contract. The Missouri Department of Agriculture's contact for this solicitation is Leslie Kemna from the Division of Purchasing, who can provide additional information or answer potential vendor questions. The contract will be effective from the date of award and will cover a one-year period, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewals based on performance and mutual agreement.