IFB - Weed Abatement Services in Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #03A3930 for weed abatement services across 11 California counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. The contract will cover a period from June 23, 2025, to November 30, 2027, with services to be performed on an as-needed basis. Contractors will be responsible for providing comprehensive weed abatement services, including tractor disking, tractor mowing, hand mowing, weed eating, and herbicide application. The procurement requires the successful bidder to furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, parts, supplies, disposal fees, travel permits, and incidental items for weed control. The bid response is due by 2:00 p.m. on May 22, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on the same day, and a proposed award date of May 29, 2025. The solicitation includes unit pricing for various weed abatement services, with estimated quantities for different service types such as tractor disking or mowing for areas one acre or larger, smaller areas by tractor or hand mowing, and weed eating or herbicide treatment.

Caltrans has established a 25% Small Business participation goal and strongly encourages certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) to submit bids. While DVBE participation is not mandatory, a DVBE incentive will be applied to the evaluation. The contract includes provisions for prevailing wages for work exceeding $15,000 and requires compliance with organic waste recycling and environmental safety regulations. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-county scope suggest a significant contract value. The solicitation documents are available, with a note that updates for digital accessibility will be applied as they become available, and interested parties can request an accessible version by submitting a request online or calling (916) 654-2852. The procurement is structured to ensure competitive bidding while supporting small and disadvantaged business participation in state contract opportunities.