ESB - OR22E Brush Spraying

The Oregon Department of Transportation is requesting competitive quotes for herbicide application services along Highway 22E (OR22E) under RFCQ S-73000-00017547, with quotes due August 6, 2026. This is an Emerging Small Business (ESB) set-aside — awardees must be ESB-certified and perform at least 51 percent of labor using their own workforce; no subcontracting is permitted without prior written consent from ODOT.

The scope covers spot and fence line brush spraying along Highway 162 from milepost 5 to 19 in both eastbound and westbound directions, targeting blackberries, Scotch Broom, and woody material up to 4 inches diameter at breast height, extending from the highway shoulder to right-of-way fencing. Work must commence on or after September 8, 2026, and be completed by October 16, 2026. All work is confined to 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; no weekend or holiday work is permitted. The contractor must hold current State of Oregon herbicide applicator certification throughout the contract term.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with three bid line items: mobilization (lump sum), pollution control plan (lump sum), and herbicide application (14 miles on a per-mile basis). All labor, equipment, materials, supervision, removal, and disposal costs are included in quoted prices. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice receipt, with ODOT retaining up to 5 percent retainage until final completion and acceptance.

The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability insurance with combined single limits of $2 million per occurrence and $5 million annual aggregate, plus Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with combined single limits of $1 million per occurrence. Cody Stone (project manager, 503-953-6334) and David Anderson (resident project representative, 503-930-3099) are the ODOT contacts. Questions should be directed to David Anderson or Dave Dethloff at William.d.dethloff@odot.oregon.gov or 503-569-8793. Addendum 1, posted July 23, 2026, replaced Exhibit 3 specifications in their entirety with revised project details.