Spraying to kill and defeat cogongrass
| Location: | Mississippi |
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| Posted: | May 15, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Mississippi |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 1451-26-R-IFBD-00003 |
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Procurement Details
| Smart Number | 1451-26-R-IFBD-00003 | Advertised Date | 05/15/2026 10:30 AM |
| RFx # | 3160007884 | Submission Date | 06/08/2026 10:00 AM |
| RFx Status | Open | Major Procurement Category | PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT |
| RFx Opening Date | 06/08/2026 10:00 AM | Sub Procurement Category | PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY |
| RFx Type | Invitation for Bid | ||
| Agency | MS FORESTRY COMMISSION | ||
| RFx Description | This is for the spraying to kill and defeat cogongrass. Cogongrass is an invasive species in Mississippi and in the Southern Region of the USA. | ||
Contact Information
| Name | Rebekah Olander | ROLANDER@MFC.MS.GOV | |
| Phone | 6013592830 | Fax |
RFx Items
| PRODUCT CATEGORY | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
| 94732 | Serv ForestConserv |
Awarded
| VENDOR NAME | VENDOR NUMBER | AWARD DATE | AWARD AMOUNT | FUNDING SOURCE |
Bid Attachments
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Invitation for Bids
for
Cogongrass Spraying Services
RFx# 3160007884
SMART RFx# 451-26-R-IFBD-00003
Issued May 15, 2026
Bids Due June 8, 2026
Contact Information for this IFB:
Rebekah Olander, Bid Coordinator
3139 Highway 468
Pearl, Mississippi 39208
rolander@mfc.ms.gov
Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction.........................................................................4
1.1 Agency Background.......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Purpose of Solicitation ...................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Contacting Mississippi Forestry Commission During the Procurement Process ............. 4
1.4 General Requirements for Participation in the Procurement Process ............................... 4
Section 2. Scope of Work ..................................................................... 6
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Treatment Requirements ................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Site Conditions.................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Expected Workload........................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Herbicide Application Standards ...................................................................................... 6
2.6 Performance Standards ..................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Invoicing and Payment ..................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Modification in Accordance with a Change in Law ......................................................... 7
2.9 Grant Information and Locations Allocated to Grant ....................................................... 7
Section 3. Contract Requirements ...................................................... 7
3.1 Type of Contract ............................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Contract Terms.................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Insurance and other Security Requirements...................................................................... 7
3.4 Price Adjustment............................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Compliance with Contract Requirements ......................................................................... 8
3.6 Contract Terms Required by the PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations.......................... 8
Section 4. Procurement Process ........................................................ 11
4.1 Important Dates in the Procurement Process .................................................................. 11
4.2 Questions of Potential Bidders........................................................................................ 11
4.3 Amendments to the IFB .................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Bid Submission Deadline................................................................................................ 12
4.5 Bid Evaluation ................................................................................................................ 12
4.6 Contract Award ............................................................................................................... 14
4.7 Multiple Awards ............................................................................................................. 14
4.8 Right to Reject Bids and/or Cancel Procurement ........................................................... 14
4.9 Reconsideration of the Terms of the Solicitation............................................................ 14
Section 5. Bid Submission Requirements.........................................15
5.1 Submission Format ......................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Bid Submission Instructions ........................................................................................... 15
5.3 Bid Contents.................................................................................................................... 16
5.4 Public Copy of the Bid.................................................................................................... 16
5.5 Bidder Obligations .......................................................................................................... 16
Appendices .......................................................................................... 18
Appendix A: Contract Terms and Conditions....................................................................... 19
Appendix B: Bid Form.......................................................................................................... 41
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Appendix C: Certifications and Assurances ......................................................................... 42
Appendix D: Acknowledgement of IFB Amendments......................................................... 44
Appendix E: Submission of Public Copy of Bid .................................................................. 45
Appendix F: MAGIC INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................. 46
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Section 1. Introduction
1.1 Agency Background
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is a state government agency established in 1926
to lead forest protection, management, and sustainability efforts across Mississippi’s roughly 19.2
million acres of forestland. It focuses on wildfire prevention and suppression, technical forest
management assistance for landowners, forest health monitoring, and providing forestry
information and outreach to the public. Over its nearly 100-year history, the MFC has evolved to
support both environmental stewardship and the economic importance of forestry in rural
communities while safeguarding lives and property. Today it remains central to maintaining
healthy, productive forests and promoting sustainable use of the state’s forest resources.
1.2 Purpose of Solicitation
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors
to perform herbicide application services for the control and suppression of cogongrass (Imperata
cylindrica) at various locations throughout the State of Mississippi. The purpose of this IFB is to
establish one or more contracts to ensure timely, compliant, and effective treatment of cogongrass
infestations on state, federal, and private lands under MFC management.
This IFB is issued in accordance with Mississippi procurement laws and regulations. All bidders
must carefully review the requirements and submit complete responses.
1.3 Contacting Mississippi Forestry Commission During the Procurement Process
Unless specifically instructed by MFC otherwise in writing, from the date this IFB is issued until
the date a contract resulting from this IFB is executed, any bidder or potential bidder seeking
to communicate with MFC about this IFB shall do so in writing by contacting:
Rebekah Olander, Bid Coordinator
rolander@mfc.ms.gov
Bidders or potential bidders shall not attempt to contact MFC or its staff regarding this IFB
other than the contact person set forth herein. Unauthorized contact with MFC may result in
a bidder or potential bidder being disqualified from consideration for contract award. Any bidder
who violates this requirement may be subject to exclusion pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Public
Procurement Review Board (PPRB) Office of Personal Service Contract Review (OPSCR) Rules
and Regulations.
1.4 General Requirements for Participation in the Procurement Process
• Good Faith and Ethics: All parties participating in the procurement process described in
this IFB are, at all times, required to act in good faith and are subject to the Ethics in
Government laws, codified at Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 25-4-101 through 25-4-121.
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• Procurement Regulations: This IFB shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the
PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations, a copy of which is available on the Mississippi
Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) website (www.dfa.ms.gov). Any
bidder responding to a solicitation for personal and professional services and any contractor
doing business with a state agency is deemed to be on notice of all requirements therein.
• Anti-Competitive Practices Prohibited: Potential bidders are prohibited from engaging
in any practice which reduces or eliminates competition or restrains trade. Potential bidders
are specifically prohibited by federal and Mississippi law from collectively responding to
a solicitation in a manner that controls directly or indirectly the price of the personal or
professional service sought. Mississippi Code Annotated § 75-21-15. By submitting a bid,
a bidder certifies that the price submitted was independently arrived at without collusion.
• Conditional Bids Prohibited: Any bid conditioned upon receiving award of the contract
resulting from this IFB and another contract in Mississippi is not eligible for award.
• Contract Rights: Contract rights do not vest in any party until a contract is legally
executed. MFC is under no obligation to award a contract following issuance of this
solicitation.
• Property Rights: Property rights do not inure to any bidder until such time as services
have been provided under a legally executed contract. No party responding to this IFB has
a legitimate claim of entitlement to be awarded a contract or to the provision of work
thereunder. MFC is under no obligation to award a contract and may terminate a legally
executed contract at any time.
• Expenses Incurred in the Procurement Process: All parties participating in the
procurement process with regard to this solicitation shall bear their own costs of
participation, pursuant to Section 1.4.4 of the PPRB OPSCR Rules and Regulations.
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