Pesticides and Surfactants

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) is seeking sealed responses for pesticides and surfactants through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-24-675A2. The major customers for these items are the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The IFB includes detailed specifications for over 50 different product lines across multiple categories, including surfactants, defoliants, insecticides, and herbicides for various applications. Respondents must provide firm, fixed pricing with an escalation clause based on changes in the manufacturer's price list. The initial contract term is through March 31, 2024, with up to four one-year renewal options. Responses are due by October 11, 2023, at 1:30 PM Central Time in Austin, TX, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 27, 2023.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there is no HUB subcontracting plan requirement unless the respondent intends to use subcontractors. Respondents must meet specific insurance requirements and may not take any exceptions to the IFB terms and conditions. The Statewide Procurement Division will charge a 1.5% administrative fee for orders placed through the Texas SmartBuy online ordering system. The IFB does not provide specific quantities, award values, or budget ranges, but it references the current incumbent suppliers as "Reference Products and Manufacturers" for each line item.