Contracted Noxious Weed Spraying - Golden Valley County Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Contracted Noxious Weed Spraying in the Golden Valley County Lewistown Area, with bid number MDT-316067-RP. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to spray noxious weeds across two zones totaling approximately 177.03 estimated acres using multiple chemical applications including 2-4-D, Curtail, Dicamba, and other herbicides. Bidders must possess a valid Montana Pesticide Applicators license and be certified to apply restricted-use herbicides, with current training credits required for pesticide applicators. The bid opens on 5/1/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on 6/3/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT, with potential bidders required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board. Bidders must upload their Pesticide Applicator certification with their bid, and all interested parties are advised to thoroughly review the attached Golden Valley County Contracted Noxious Weed Spraying Specifications and Prevailing Wage Rates. The primary contact for this bid is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The procurement encompasses commodity codes including Environmental Services - Weed Spraying (1624), Agricultural Services (0103), and Transportation Goods & Services - Transportation-related Contracted Services (5039). While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope involves comprehensive noxious weed spraying across multiple zones in Golden Valley County. The contract appears to be structured for a single season of weed management services, with potential for future renewal based on performance. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with Montana's pesticide application regulations and licensing requirements before submitting a bid.