State of CT - DAS Procurement Eradication and Control of Invasive Aquatic Plant Species 26PSX0139
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services | State of ConnecticutState · Hartford, CT- Due
- Aug 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Eva Orlinski
The 30-second brief
Services for the eradication, suppression, control, monitoring, and management of invasive aquatic plant species within Connecticut water bodies. Services may include aquatic herbicide application, mechanical harvesting, hand-pulling, benthic barriers, monitoring, mapping, inspections, consultation, reporting, and related environmental services. The contract shall be available for use by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and, where authorized, other state agencies, municipalities, political subdivisions, and other eligible entities. Submission deadline is August 21, 2026. Questions must be received by August 3, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest, responsible qualified respondent based on pricing and bidder's past performance.
Pricing, Bidder's past performance
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Summary
Services for the eradication, suppression, control, monitoring, and management of invasive aquatic plant species within Connecticut water bodies.
Services may include aquatic herbicide application, mechanical harvesting, hand-pulling, benthic barriers, monitoring, mapping, inspections, consultation, reporting, and related environmental services. The contract shall be available for use by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and, where authorized, other state agencies, municipalities, political subdivisions, and other eligible entities. Submission deadline is August 21, 2026. Questions must be received by August 3, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest, responsible qualified respondent based on pricing and bidder's past performance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Pricing, Bidder's past performance
- Submit to
- https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTsource
- Scope location
- Hartford, CT
- Reported agency
- State of CT - DAS Procurement
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Connecticut Department of Administrative Services | State of Connecticut?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 21, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTsource. For questions, contact Eva Orlinski.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Connecticut Department of Administrative Services | State of Connecticut in CT, 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 IFB 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 Eva Orlinski. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Pricing, Bidder's past performance" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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. Review the full document from Connecticut Department of Administrative Services | State of Connecticut for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hartford, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.