Soil Fumigation

The State of Tennessee's Department of Agriculture is seeking bids for a one-time soil fumigation service at the East Tennessee Nursery in Delano, Tennessee. The procurement involves fumigating 23.24 acres of seedling production fields using an 80% Methyl Bromide/20% Chloropicrin fumigant mixture applied at a rate of 350 pounds per acre. The contractor must tarp the fumigated area with TIF plastic film and be responsible for all equipment, materials, personnel, and cleanup, including tarp removal and disposal. Key qualifications include being licensed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a Commercial Pest Control Operator. The service must be performed between August 1 and October 15, 2024, with a potential extension to November 15, 2024, if necessary. All questions for the bid are due by July 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, with final bids required to be submitted by September 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Evaluation criteria include meeting technical specifications, licensing requirements, and providing the lowest cost for the specified service.

The procurement does not specifically mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the State prior to contract award and must comply with various state and federal requirements, including provisions related to illegal immigrants and conflict of interest. The contract is a one-time service with no renewal options, and all quotations must be F.O.B. destination. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with equipment, materials, personnel, and cleanup. The contractor must maintain their own resources to complete the project as specified and dispose of all debris and waste materials within 30 days of project completion. Bidders must also provide information about any debarment, criminal convictions, or terminated public transactions within the past three years, and no bid currency other than US Dollars is allowed.