Weed Management and Vector Control Services

The City of Gallup, New Mexico is seeking a qualified vendor for Weed Management and Vector Control Services through Invitation to Bid #2025-ITB-004, covering various municipal properties including pump stations, parks, cemeteries, facilities, right-of-ways, and other designated areas. The primary objectives of this contract are to reduce weed growth, maintain clean and aesthetically pleasing spaces, and minimize mosquito-borne disease transmission. The contract will run from February through November, with potential for renewal for three additional one-year periods. Vendors must be licensed by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and utilize Integrated Weed Management and Vector Management techniques. Service requirements include biannual weed control treatments for all city properties, spot treatments as needed, and vector control covering approximately 200 miles of city roads and 19 miles of alleyways with monthly mosquito control. Key deliverables include proper herbicide and insecticide application, site breeding identification and mapping, and monthly reporting. The bid was released on July 26, 2024, with questions due by August 6, 2024, and final proposals due by August 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

The procurement allows for potential preferences for local and New Mexico resident veteran businesses, with the city reserving the right to award the contract on a Total All or None basis. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly stated, the contract appears open to qualified vendors meeting the technical and licensing requirements. The contract covers 95 municipal properties across various departments, as detailed in the attached PROPERTY_LIST.xlsx, suggesting a comprehensive service scope. Although specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the extensive property list and multi-faceted service requirements indicate a potentially significant municipal contract. The vendor will be required to maintain detailed time records and provide necessary insurance, with the City of Gallup to be named as an additional insured party. Funding for the contract is contingent on sufficient appropriations being available from the City of Gallup, with the city's determination of fund availability being final. The contract includes standard municipal provisions such as independent contractor status and equal opportunity compliance.