CSA Roadside Spray 2025-2026

The County of Tuolumne, through its Public Works Engineering Division, is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive weed abatement services for the 1784 CSA Roadside Spray 2025-2026 Project. The procurement covers multiple designated county locations, with services including pre-emergent herbicide application, mowing, and weed trimming/edging across approximately 813,120 square feet for herbicide and mowing, and 121,968 square feet for weed trimming. Bidders must possess an Agricultural Pest Control Contractor's License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation or provide written recommendations from a licensed Agricultural Pest Control Advisor for all chemicals to be used. The bid submission deadline is March 10, 2025, with an anticipated contract award by March 31, 2025, and potential contract execution by April 21, 2025. The contract term is one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension, and will require detailed documentation of chemical use, safety protocols, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Evaluation will be based on unit costs per square foot for different weed abatement services, with bidders required to provide unit costs and potential discounts.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and will be subject to prevailing wage rates. The compensation structure includes a guaranteed minimum payment of $1,000 per year, with payment calculated based on actual work performed and tracked in half-hour increments. Required submissions include non-collusion declarations, public works contractor registration, and debarment and suspension certifications. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The county reserves the right to modify the scope of work, increase or decrease quantities, and award the contract at its discretion subject to fund availability. While specific budget details are not fully disclosed, the sample agreement suggests flexibility in contract value based on actual services rendered.