Weed Spraying, ROW

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking bids for weed spraying services along the rights-of-way in six North Dakota counties: Burke, Divide, Griggs, McHenry, McLean, and Steele. The contract is for the control or eradication of all invasive/noxious weeds within the NDDOT's highway right-of-way for the 2024-2025 growing season, with the option to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. The successful bidder(s) will be responsible for identifying and controlling weeds using the "Spot Spray" method and must have certified applicators per the NDSU Extension Service program. Initial spraying must be completed by July 31, 2024, with additional spraying as needed. Pricing will be based on an hourly rate for spray time, with herbicide reimbursed at cost. Bidders must provide three references and may need to register with the state's Bidders List. The NDDOT will accept bids until 2:00 PM CT on April 15, 2024, and the award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid.

The NDDOT has identified acceptable seasonal contract amounts for each county, which the contractors may not exceed without NDDOT approval. The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Four bidders submitted proposals for the previous iteration of this contract, with bid prices ranging from $90.00 to $235.00 per spray hour. The summary provided does not include any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide details on the available budget or potential award values.