Sole Source Award Legal Notice - MRL & Trade Policy Harmonization

The Washington Hop Commission is seeking to award a sole source contract to Bryant Christie Inc. to provide trade issue and international MRL harmonization assistance. The contract aims to harmonize regulatory requirements for the hop industry, ensuring continued access to over 60 customer countries. The selected contractor will maintain the hop industry's MRL database, which provides current information on acceptable pesticide residue levels for exports. • The contract is critical to fulfilling the mission of the Washington Hop Commission, allowing growers to use plant protection tools while maintaining export levels. • The contractor will represent the hop industry on pesticide issues and international harmonization of regulatory standards. • The contract's total amount is consistent with past years, and the rates are comparable with other contracts for similar levels of technical expertise.