Select herbicides for invasive plant control

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of select herbicides and adjuvants for invasive plant control across statewide public conservation lands. The invitation to bid (ITB) solicits pricing for multiple herbicide products, including glyphosate, imazamox, imazapic, imazapyr, and triclopyr in various formulations and container sizes ranging from 1 quart to 265 gallons. Bidders must submit three verifiable references, electronic copies of current approved product labels, and complete all required certifications, including vendor certification and E-Verify compliance documentation. The bid requires all products to be registered for use in Florida, with aquatic products specifically labeled for aquatic environments. Key deadlines include written questions due by December 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, and sealed bids due January 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET, with an anticipated award date of January 27, 2026. The evaluation criteria will focus on making awards to the lowest five responsive and responsible bidders within 25% of the low bid for each herbicide product.

Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening, with no subcontracting permitted. The contract will be effective for one year upon purchase order issuance, with an option for one additional one-year renewal term at the Commission's discretion. Pricing must be quoted per unit (gallon) FOB destination in whole cents, exclusive of sales taxes, and remain fixed for the twelve-month contract term. Delivery must be completed within fourteen days of order issuance to specified locations throughout the state, with the awarded bidder responsible for all delivery costs and coordination. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must provide proof of delivery documentation with invoices for payment processing. The solicitation covers statewide public conservation lands in Leon County and other Florida jurisdictions, suggesting a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified herbicide suppliers. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation implies a substantial procurement value for invasive plant control products.