Requisition for Rotenone

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting bids for 220 gallons of liquid rotenone formulation in 5-gallon buckets, with bids due July 27, 2011. Procurement and delivery must be coordinated through MPG Crop Services, a licensed distributor of restricted-use pesticides located in Presque Isle, Maine, due to state law restrictions prohibiting MDIFW from directly purchasing restricted-use pesticides without a distributor license.

The rotenone must assay at least 5 percent active ingredient and be accompanied by a certificate of analysis certifying product quality and specifications. Preferred delivery is early August 2011, with specific dates to be determined later. Interested sellers and manufacturers must contact MPG Crop Services directly at PO Box 271, Presque Isle, Maine 04769, telephone (207) 764-3131, or facsimile (207) 764-8450 to coordinate the purchase and delivery.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value, with consideration given to product quality, conformity to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. In cases of tied bids, preference will be given to in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine. All quotes must be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. local time on the bid opening date and must include all transportation charges, trade discounts, and quantity discounts. The State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes, which should be excluded from pricing. Manufacturers and suppliers of this hazardous chemical must provide current material safety data sheets in compliance with Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law. The State reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent.