This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. The applicable North American Industry Classification is 325320: small business size standard is 500 employees.

Product Information
The intent of this contract is to purchase herbicides authorized in the 2006 Weed EIS on the Helena National Forest. Additional dollars may be forthcoming, increasing the desired quantities ordered. Therefore, bid quotes by product should be valid through August, 2011. No additional requests will be made after August 2011.

All chemicals required under this project, such as herbicides, marking dye, and surfactants shall be made available.

Certified Dealers must meet the Montana Department of Agriculture Dealer requirements, including packaging and shipping requirements.

Herbicides compounds may be substituted for generic versions as long as the active ingredients represent the same formulations as the brand names. Examples of generic brands include but are not limited to 2,4-D, and Clopyralid. Marker dyes and surfactants also may be substituted for a generic version following the same criteria identified above.

Shipments will be received in no less than two shipments, preferably in Early June and August. The second shipment will be ordered from the Forest with approximately 2 to 4 weeks advance notice. Shipments will be delivered to the Helena Ranger District, 2001 Poplar St., Helena, MT 59601.

Quantities in liquid formulation shall be delivered in a 2.5 gallon container unless the remaining quantity is not equal to 2.5 gallons. Dry formulations shall be delivered in 1 to 2 lb. increments. 

Please provide company quote for the following:
See Attached Bid Sheet

Picloram 250 Gal
2,4-D 250 Gal
Metsulfuron 130 LBS
Chlorulfuron 10 Lbs
Clopyralid 6 Gal
Marker Dye Super Concentrate 50 Gal
Aminopyralid 5 Gal
Overdrive 4 Lbs

One award will be made please bid on all items.
Please identify your price per unit (Gal., Oz., & Lbs.) on Attached Bid Sheet.

Additional Funds are anticipated for this purchase. If additional funds become available the contract will be modified to increase the number of chemicals needed and the award price for Gal. Lbs. and or Oz. will remain valid for modification price.

Mail quote to Lori Austad, East Side Acquisition Team, 2880 Skyway Dr., Helena, MT 59602 or e-mail [email protected] or send fax (406) 449-5081.
For questions call (406) 495-3719

QUOTES DUE: June 3, 2011 by 4:30 p.m. MST

Period of Performance shall be from date of award through August 30, 2011. No obligation exists until Government signs a purchase order with your company. Orders can only be made by Purchase Order therefore vendors must be CCR registered.

Offers shall include DUNS # and TAX ID #. Contractor is required to be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before award. FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies without addenda, 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement the Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The FAR clauses and provisions can be accessed via Internet at www.arnet.gov/far.html or google Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Award will be made to a responsible vendor whose offer meets the terms, conditions and specifications of this solicitation (delivery is a factor) and has the lowest, acceptable price most advantageous to the Government.

 

Bid Protests Not Available