Description
The State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture, is seeking a vendor to supply 704 bags of Citric Acid Anhydrous, with each bag weighing 50 pounds. The citric acid must be of technical grade or above, with a minimum purity of 99.85%. The initial shipment should comprise 176 bags and be dispatched at the earliest opportunity, with the remaining quantities to be shipped in three monthly installments of 176 bags each. The vendor must provide a safety data sheet and specify the country of origin if the product is manufactured abroad. The total cost must cover shipping and taxes, and the vendor must be compliant with all applicable state and federal statutes.
• The citric acid will be used for the control of Caribbean Tree Frogs.
• The vendor must follow safety precautions to avoid eye, skin, and respiratory irritation.
• The vendor must evaluate the toxicity of citric acid solution on test plants before treating plants for the control of coqui and greenhouse frogs.
• The vendor must provide the estimated arrival time for the chemical.