Herbicides and Adjuvants

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified vendors to supply herbicides and related adjuvants for its Invasive Plant Management Program through Request for Qualifications 42464RFQ27, posted July 5, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026. This is a qualification-based solicitation, not a direct procurement, aimed at establishing a pool of pre-vetted suppliers who will later be invited to submit quotes on an as-needed basis for specific product orders. To qualify, respondents must pass a strict pass/fail evaluation on all 15 specified criteria outlined in Section 2.4 and submit a complete package including a single PDF containing the Certificate of Authority to Do Business in Florida, an Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Material Conformance, a Human Trafficking Attestation, proof of required federal, state, and local licenses for handling herbicides, E-Verify registration, labor coercion certification, and copies of Safety Data Sheets and specimen labels bearing EPA registration numbers. The agreement, effective from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, may be renewed for two additional one-year terms by mutual agreement. Vendors must be able to deliver products within two weeks of receiving a District Purchase Order to locations specified by the District and are solely responsible for all packaging, handling, transportation, and delivery costs. All products must be of good quality, properly labeled, and suitable for intended use, with full documentation available upon request. Suppliers must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Florida statutes regarding coercion in labor, workers’ compensation, and public records. Insurance requirements mandate coverage meeting the specifications in Attachment C, with a certificate issued by a Florida-authorized insurer rated A- or higher by A.M. Best; any deductible over $100,000 requires prior District approval. The Supplier must indemnify the District for any costs or penalties resulting from failure to offer Affordable Care Act-compliant health coverage. Payment terms follow Florida’s Local Government Prompt Payment Act, with mandatory electronic ACH payments and invoice submissions via email or mail to the Finance Director, including required identifiers such as the District agreement number, purchase order number, and DPM name. The District maintains audit rights for five years after fund receipt and requires strict adherence to the submission format: a single .pdf file uploaded via DemandStar or Central Bidding, with no page limits but