Japanese Beetle Treatments - Amelia

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking bids for Japanese Beetle spray treatments at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, Virginia. The scope of work includes two applications of Bifenthrin insecticide in May and June 2024 on Crepe Myrtles, Knock Out Rose Beds, and Ornamental Cherry Trees. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supplies, supervision, and equipment and coordinate with cemetery management and staff. Bids are due by March 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that is a DSBSD-certified micro or small business, if such a bid is received and deemed fair and reasonable. If not, the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. The pricing schedule requires bidders to provide separate line items for the May 2024 and June 2024 treatments, and payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a proper invoice.

The solicitation includes set-aside provisions for DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses. There is no incumbent contractor identified, and the solicitation does not specify any funding requirements or sources. The contract is for the one-time spraying services in 2024 with no renewal options.