158768 Vegetation Management- Herbicide Spraying

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for a Vegetation Management - Herbicide Spraying contract in the Northern Virginia District, which includes the jurisdictions of Fairfax County and Falls Church City. VDOT is seeking qualified firms to provide labor, equipment, and materials to perform non-selective herbicide spraying along designated primary and secondary routes. The initial contract period will be one year with two optional one-year renewals. Bids are due by 9:00 AM EST on April 5, 2024, with a public bid opening at 9:30 AM EST the same day. The bid pricing shall be in the form of firm unit prices, and the award will be made on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

VDOT has set a small business subcontracting goal of 42% of discretionary spending for this procurement. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia's eVA procurement system, and any awarded contractor will be subject to the eVA vendor transaction fee. The solicitation includes requirements for bidders to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. No information is provided regarding incumbent contractors or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.