Pesticides and Surfactants

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a statewide contract for pesticides and surfactants. The major customers for these items are the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The IFB covers a wide range of pesticide and surfactant products, including cotton defoliants, insecticides, and liquid and dry herbicides for use in crop, non-crop, aquatic, and grassland sites. Detailed product specifications, packaging requirements, and reference products are provided for 28 different line items. The initial contract term is from the effective date through March 31, 2025, with three one-year renewal options. Sealed responses are due by April 24, 2024, at 1:30 PM Central Time. CPA intends to make multiple awards for each line item, selecting the vendor providing the lowest price per unit as the primary vendor and awarding a second vendor within the competitive range to ensure continuous supply.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB does not list any award values or budget ranges, but it requires firm, fixed pricing with an allowed price adjustment calculation based on manufacturer price lists, producer price indexes, or other acceptable cost documentation. Respondents must comply with various certification and representation requirements, including provisions related to conflicts of interest, antitrust compliance, equal employment opportunity, child support obligations, and dealings with public servants.