Charlotte County is seeking sealed bids for an annual contract for insecticides and herbicides. Bids are due by April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bid documents can be obtained from the Charlotte County Purchasing Division website. Questions should be directed to Krista Vigne via email. Electronic bid submissions are optional. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Delivery is required within 72 hours of order receipt. Payment terms are net, payable according to the local government prompt payment act. The contract may be renewed for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide a statement from the manufacturer showing they are an authorized Florida distributor. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels must accompany bids and shipments. A drug-free workplace form is suggested and may be used as a basis for award in case of a tie bid. Various federal provisions, including nondiscrimination clauses, environmental compliance, and safety requirements, must be adhered to.
The bid notice states that all products are to be delivered/received within 72 hours (3 calendar days) from receipt of the order. The contractor must give 24 hours advance notice prior to delivery.
The bid notice states that requests for payment must be submitted to the Charlotte County Purchasing Division on a form approved by the county. Prices shall be net and all invoices payable according to the local government prompt payment act (****).
The bid notice states that the award of this bid will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting or exceeding all of the above specifications.
The bid notice states that it is the intent of the county to award this contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, qualified by experience and solvency, with proven reliability and the ability to supply all items within a reasonable time frame acceptable to Charlotte County.
The bid notice states that failure to meet delivery or lead time necessitating Charlotte County to make purchases from other sources shall cause the successful bidder to be held liable for the difference of cost between the awarded bid price and the cost of the required purchase from another source.
The bid notice states that there will not be a prebid conference for this project.
The bid notice states that if the lowest bidder is deemed nonresponsible by the county, such bidder shall receive written notice from the county of this determination. The bidder shall have five business days from the date of this notice to dispute the determination and to provide to the county any additional information it deems relevant regarding the bidder's responsibility.
