RFP for Herbicides, Tank Mixing, and Training

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget is requesting proposals for herbicides, tank mixing, and training services under RFP 260000001968, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern. Mandatory qualifications include an Agricultural Pesticide Dealer License or Restricted Use Pesticide dealer license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business preference applies under Michigan statute.

The scope encompasses herbicide supply and technical support for the Michigan Department of Transportation's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' invasive species mitigation, forestry site preparation, and forest insect suppression efforts. The contractor must deliver orders within ten business days, provide technical support resolution within 24 hours with on-site service completion within three business days, and appoint a dedicated Program Manager available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Custom herbicide blends must maintain plus or minus 0.25% accuracy specifications, comply with DOT/UN packaging regulations, and meet UAA BMP Closed Chain of Custody standards for returnable containers. The contractor must confirm non-intentional PFAS content in all product components and packaging and attend the MDOT Annual Vegetation Management Conference to present product offerings. Contractors utilizing subcontractors for more than 20% of deliverables must award at least 20% of subcontracted work to Michigan-based Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, with exemption requests requiring written justification. Liquidated damages of $1,000 plus $500 per day apply for late or improper completion.

The contract term is five years (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031) with three optional one-year renewal periods at the State's sole discretion, with pricing firm for each 365-day period. The State extends purchasing authority to MiDEAL members, including local units of government, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals. A 1% administrative fee applies to all State payments. The bidder question deadline is June 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with answers anticipated June 9, 2026. Proposals must score 80 or more points to advance to price evaluation, with technical evaluation weighted at 100 points and the Vendor Questions Worksheet at 5 points.