Agricultural Chemicals and Supplies

Mesa Unified School District No. 4 is soliciting bids for agricultural chemicals and supplies under contract number 27-28MB, with an estimated annual expenditure of 200,000.00 USD. The solicitation consists of 24 items, including various herbicides, surfactants, and pest control sprays, which will be awarded on a line-by-line basis. Bids are submitted via the OpenGov portal, with a deadline of December 1, 2026. Awards are based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid for invitations for bid, or the most advantageous proposal for requests for proposal, with the District considering factors such as brand continuity, vendor location, and past performance. All products must be delivered FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, to the Mesa Schools Operations Warehouse. Awarded vendors are required to provide English-language SDS sheets and product labels with their first order. Payment terms are net thirty days in U.S. currency, contingent upon a current W-9 form being on file. The contract mandates compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Additionally, contractors must maintain necessary insurance and adhere to strict safety and legal standards to protect District property and personnel.