Sarasota_County_Pesticide_Application_Record.pdf

This Pesticide Application Record form is a standardized tracking document used by Sarasota County, Florida to document herbicide and pesticide applications across county properties. The form captures essential application details including the date, time, location, applicator credentials, target species, treatment area type, weather conditions, equipment specifications, and product information. The document structure enables comprehensive record-keeping for regulatory compliance and performance verification, with designated fields for applicator signature, acreage treated, and product usage metrics.

This record form directly supports Sarasota County's Invitation for Bids #262822FB for management of nuisance and exotic plants at four solid waste disposal properties—the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex in Nokomis, Bee Ridge Landfill in Sarasota, Venice Landfill in Venice, and Clark Road Property in Sarasota. Successful contractors must maintain detailed application records using this or equivalent documentation to demonstrate compliance with county requirements, including the mandatory 95 percent kill rate of target species and adherence to "Do Not Spray" zones. Applicators must hold valid Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services licenses in Categories 6 and 21, with Category 5A required for aquatic applications. The contract carries a three-year initial term with quarterly scheduled services in February, May, August, and November, supplemented by as-needed herbicide treatments. Pricing for quarterly services is submitted as a lump sum rate covering all labor, equipment, materials, and chemicals, while as-needed services are billed hourly. All applicators must comply with Sarasota County workplace policies and carry comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per claim. Electronic bids are due March 12, 2026, through OpenGov Procurement, with award to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price.