Herbicide application along highways in Talbot County (TAHERB26V2)

The State Highway Administration Easton Shop is soliciting bids for a herbicide application contract in Talbot County, Maryland, seeking a 2-person crew to operate a minimum 200-gallon spray truck or trailer for highway right-of-way herbicide treatment. The contract duration is 90 days, with billing conducted on a per crew-day basis. Bidders must upload Maryland Agricultural Pesticide certificates for both their business and a minimum of two applicators at the time of bid submission. The State Highway Administration will provide herbicide concentrate and manage maintenance of traffic, while the contractor is responsible for handling, mixing, and applying the herbicide according to specified guidelines. The solicitation is identified by the contract number TAHERB26V2 and was posted on June 12, 2025, with a bid due date of June 16, 2025. Successful bidders must demonstrate proficiency in pesticide application, possess the required certifications, and have the capability to operate specialized spray equipment in highway environments.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified pesticide application contractors with appropriate state certifications. While the contract documents include optional submission forms such as a W-9 and a No Bid/Proposal Notice, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the provided materials. The procurement is focused on securing a qualified vendor with the technical capability to perform herbicide application services along highway rights-of-way in Talbot County. Potential bidders should carefully review the requirements, particularly the need for Maryland Agricultural Pesticide certificates and the ability to field a 2-person crew with a minimum 200-gallon spray truck or trailer. The standard submission materials, including the W-9 form, suggest this is a standard procurement process for professional services within Maryland's state highway maintenance operations.