The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), specifically Engineering District 4, is seeking Interstate Secondary Herbicide Services for Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive roadside pesticide and herbicide spraying services across interstate highways, ramps, and look-alike highways, with three primary service categories: bare ground spraying (645 estimated acres), broadleaf and brush control (108 hours covering 463...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 4 is seeking a contractor to provide secondary herbicide services for Luzerne County roadways. The contract involves comprehensive roadside pesticide and herbicide spraying, which includes bare ground spraying (estimated at 450 acres), broadleaf and brush control (24 hours/80 acres), tree growth control with side trimming (15 hours/9 acres), and stockpile spraying (15 hours/9 acres). Contractors must possess a valid...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking qualified contractors to provide secondary herbicide and pesticide spraying services for roadside maintenance in Pike and Wayne Counties, specifically targeting secondary roads and rest areas within Engineering District 4. The procurement involves comprehensive roadside vegetation management, including bare ground treatment (260 acres estimated), broadleaf and brush control, tree growth control/side trimming (10 hours), and...
The Lackawanna County Roads Department, in conjunction with PennDOT Engineering District 4, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive secondary roadside herbicide and pesticide spraying services. The procurement involves roadside pesticide application services that include bare ground treatment across 450 acres, broadleaf and brush spraying over 24 hours, side trimming/tree growth control for 15 hours, and stockpile spraying for an additional 15 hours. Contractors must possess a...
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), specifically Engineering District 4, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive roadside pesticide and herbicide spraying services for secondary roads and rest areas in Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties. The contract encompasses approximately 1,137.39 total miles of roadways, with three primary service categories: bare ground spraying (estimated 535 acres), broadleaf and brush control (estimated 28 hours), and tree growth control/side trimming spraying (estimated 15 hours). Contractors must possess a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Pesticide Application Business License with Categories E and F certifications, maintain at least one certified commercial pesticide applicator with current certifications in Categories 10 and 23, and demonstrate two years of active commercial pesticide application experience. The public bid opening is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by January 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The initial contract term is one year with a potential start date of no earlier than April 1, 2026, and may be renewed for up to four additional one-year terms with a maximum 5% escalation per renewal year.
The procurement is exclusively reserved for DGS-certified small businesses, creating a targeted opportunity for smaller enterprises. Contractors must comply with domestic workforce utilization requirements, committing to performing direct labor within the United States or World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement countries. Compensation is structured with a lump sum approach for bare ground work (70% upon initial completion, 30% split between subsequent verifications) and hourly rates for other service categories. Contractors will be required to maintain GPS or Automated Vehicle Location systems for each crew, submit daily activity reports, and provide weekly Confirmation of Service forms for invoicing. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be applied for non-compliance after an initial written warning. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the services and the extensive roadway coverage suggest a substantial contract value. Additional requirements include maintaining Worker's Compensation and Public Liability insurance, adhering to nondiscrimination standards, and complying with Pennsylvania environmental and labor laws.