Polk County Continuing Solicitation for Chemicals & Herbicides for Aquatic Weeds and Environmental Lands - CS 25-456 (2026)
Polk CountyCounty · Bartow, FL- Due
- May 31, 2030
- 1310 days left
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Angela Spencer
- (863) 534-6757
The 30-second brief
Polk County, Florida is seeking submittals from qualified vendors interested in supplying and delivering chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, surfactants, adjuvants, and polymers labeled for use in lakes, streams, ditches, parks, preserves, and similar habitats at a set discount of 10% off current list price. The resulting Qualified Vendor List (QVL) will be utilized by the Parks and Natural Resources Division through May 31, 2030. Required qualifications include a minimum of two years in business under the same FEIN, a Polk County Local Business Tax Receipt, manufacturer authorization letters for Florida, and comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $2,000,000 environmental/pollution liability. Submissions must include required compliance forms such as Drug-Free Workplace, E-Verify, and immigration law affidavits.
Accuracy, Induce, Weedar 64, AquaMaster Herbicide, Aquatic Imazapyr, Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra, Milestone Specialty Herbicide, Plateau, Foambuster, Sun Wet, Cide Kick, Tigr, Velpar L, Q4 Plus, Blindside, Celsius, Tribute Total, Dismiss, Revolver, Certainty, Speed Zone Southern, Solitaire, Aquatic Diquct, Ranger Pro, Aquatic Granular Flumioxazin, Aquatic Imazamox, Aquatic Penoxsulam, ProcellaCOR, Aquathol K, Aquathol Super K, Triple Crown, Impel Red, Trycera, Cinco, Rodeo, Aquaneat, Fert 15-0-15 with Talstar, Oasis
Vendor's evaluation – quality of performance on previous projects, ability, capacity, equipment and skill of the vendor, ability to fulfill the contract within time specified without delay, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency, previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances, sufficiency of financial resources, quality, availability and adaptability of suppliers or contractual services, ability to provide future maintenance and service, number and scope of conditions attached to the solicitation
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Summary
Polk County, Florida is seeking submittals from qualified vendors interested in supplying and delivering chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, surfactants, adjuvants, and polymers labeled for use in lakes, streams, ditches, parks, preserves, and similar habitats at a set discount of 10% off current list price.
The resulting Qualified Vendor List (QVL) will be utilized by the Parks and Natural Resources Division through May 31, 2030. Required qualifications include a minimum of two years in business under the same FEIN, a Polk County Local Business Tax Receipt, manufacturer authorization letters for Florida, and comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $2,000,000 environmental/pollution liability. Submissions must include required compliance forms such as Drug-Free Workplace, E-Verify, and immigration law affidavits.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
16- Vendor's evaluation – quality of performance on previous projects
- Ability
- Capacity
- Equipment and skill of the vendor
- Ability to fulfill the contract within time specified without delay
- Character
- Integrity
- Reputation
- Judgment
- Experience and efficiency
- Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinances
- Sufficiency of financial resources
- Quality
- Availability and adaptability of suppliers or contractual services
- Ability to provide future maintenance and service
- Number and scope of conditions attached to the solicitation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
39- Accuracy
- Induce
- Weedar 64
- AquaMaster Herbicide
- Aquatic Imazapyr
- Garlon 3A
- Garlon 4 Ultra
- Milestone Specialty Herbicide
- Plateau
- Foambuster
- Sun Wet
- Cide Kick
- Tigr
- Velpar L
- Q4 Plus
- Blindside
- Celsius
- Tribute Total
- Dismiss
- Revolver
- Certainty
- Speed Zone Southern
- Solitaire
- Aquatic Diquct
- Ranger Pro
- Aquatic Granular Flumioxazin
- Aquatic Imazamox
- Aquatic Penoxsulam
- ProcellaCOR
- Aquathol K
- Aquathol Super K
- Triple Crown
- Impel Red
- Trycera
- Cinco
- Rodeo
- Aquaneat
- Fert 15-0-15 with Talstar
- Oasis
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Evidence of FEIN/TIN number
- References
- Letters from chemical manufacturers-authorized distributor in Florida
- Vendor Point of Contact Information
- Copy of Polk County Local Business Tax Receipt
- Submittal Sheet/Signature Acknowledgement
- Drug-Free Workplace Form
- Insurance Certificate
- Affidavit Certification Immigration Laws
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) Certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bartow, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Polk County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 31, 2030. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Angela Spencer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Polk County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Angela Spencer at (863) 534-6757. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Accuracy, Induce, Weedar 64, AquaMaster Herbicide, Aquatic Imazapyr, Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra, Milestone Specialty Herbicide, Plateau, Foambuster, Sun Wet, Cide Kick, Tigr, Velpar L, Q4 Plus, Blindside, Celsius, Tribute Total, Dismiss, Revolver, Certainty, Speed Zone Southern, Solitaire, Aquatic Di. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Vendor's evaluation – quality of performance on previous projects, ability, capacity, equipment and skill of the vendor, ability to fulfill the contract within time specified without delay, character,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Polk County?
All active and historical solicitations from Polk County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Polk County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of May 31, 2030, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Evidence of FEIN/TIN number, References, Letters from chemical manufacturers-authorized distributor in Florida, Vendor Point of Contact Information, Copy of Polk County Local Business Tax Receipt, Sub. Review the full document from Polk County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bartow, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.