Herbicide Application

Fairfax County, Virginia and the City of Falls Church are seeking bids for a contract to apply herbicide to control the aquatic invasive species Trapa bispinosa, also known as Water Chestnut, in 20 designated waterbodies across the two jurisdictions. The contract requires monthly herbicide treatments from May 2024 to October 2024, using the herbicide Flumioxazin. The contractor must be licensed, possess required insurance and certifications, and follow strict protocols for herbicide application, documentation, and safety. The contractor will also be responsible for conducting pre-treatment monitoring, sampling, and documentation. This project supports healthy ecosystem functions, maintains biodiversity, and mitigates the spread of this invasive species within Fairfax County and the surrounding region, including the Occoquan Reservoir and the Potomac River. The bid submission deadline is March 4, 2024.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents also do not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the procurement documents do not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.