7841101000, Maintenance Herbicides

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), specifically District 11, is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance herbicide services across Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence counties. The procurement focuses on professional pesticide application for roadsides and other specified areas, requiring the selected vendor to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, and personnel while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. Contractors must possess certified pesticide applicator licenses and provide GPS-tracked equipment for application services. The contract specifications mandate compliance with PennDOT's Strategic Environmental Management Program and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit requirements. The initial solicitation was posted on March 15, 2016, with proposals due by March 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., and a planned contract start date of April 1, 2016. Contractors will be expected to perform hourly herbicide applications, with work volume contingent upon satisfactory performance, program demands, and available funding.

The contract includes potential set-aside requirements for small and disadvantaged businesses, with an anticipated annual contract value ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The initial contract term is two years, with potential extensions up to four additional one-year periods. Payment terms involve weekly invoicing, with no compensation for travel time unless specifically directed to report to a field office, and no payment for downtime. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive licensing and certification, submitting a detailed Pesticide Applicator Licensing form for PennDOT's review prior to commencing work. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications, environmental compliance standards, and operational requirements outlined in the contract documents. Funding for the contract will be sourced from state and local government budgets, with the expectation that the successful bidder will provide flexible, responsive herbicide application services across the specified geographic regions.