42281RFQ27 HERBICIDES AND ADJUVANTS FOR INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

This solicitation, numbered 42281RFQ27, was issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida for the procurement of herbicides and adjuvants to support its Invasive Plant Management Program. The solicitation sought to establish a pool of qualified vendors through a qualifications-based, pass/fail evaluation process, with no guaranteed minimum purchase volume. Interested suppliers were required to demonstrate at least three years of experience in supplying herbicides and adjuvants, provide manufacturer authorization letters confirming their status as an authorized dealer or distributor in Florida, hold all necessary federal, state, and local licenses for handling and transporting such products, and submit comprehensive technical documentation including specimen labels, supplemental labeling, and current Safety Data Sheets with EPA registration numbers. Additional mandatory certifications included proof of active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations via Sunbiz, active E-Verify enrollment, and execution of affidavits affirming non-collusion and conformance with specifications. Suppliers were also required to provide valid insurance certificates meeting Florida requirements, including Commercial General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis with the District named as an additional insured, workers’ compensation coverage compliant with Florida law, and an A.M. Best Company rating of A- or higher. The solicitation further required compliance with Florida Public Records Law under Chapter 119, adherence to human trafficking prohibitions via a formal attestation, and cooperation with state inspector general investigations pursuant to §20.055(5), Fla. Stat. Submissions were to be uploaded as a single, unpassword-protected PDF file via DemandStar or Central Bidding by 2:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026, formatted on 8.5 x 11-inch pages and including all specified attachments: Scope of Work, Purchase Order Terms & Conditions, District Supplemental Instruction form, Common Carrier Attestation, Human Trafficking Attestation, Exhibit 1 Products List, Submittal Acknowledgment Form, and the Affidavit as to Non-Collusion and Certification of Material Conformance with Specifications. The proposed contract term was three years, commencing October 1, 2026, and terminating September 30, 2029, with the potential for two one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Products would be delivered only upon issuance of a District Purchase Order, with suppliers responsible for all costs of packaging, handling, and transportation unless otherwise specified. Invoicing required