Weed Spraying ROW - Burke, Divide, Williams, LaMoure, McHenry, McLean, Griggs and Steele Counties

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking bids for noxious weed spraying services along right-of-way areas in eight counties: Burke, Divide, Williams, LaMoure, McHenry, McLean, Griggs, and Steele. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for weed control and eradication on highway roadways, covering both 2-lane and 4-lane state routes. Contractors must be certified by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and comply with state pesticide laws and regulations. The contract requires daily documentation of spraying activities, including GPS locations, chemical usage, and environmental conditions, with roadway miles ranging from 65.43 to 230.3 miles per county. Bidders must provide hourly spray rates for each county and submit comprehensive documentation. The bid opening is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with the contract period running from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. NDDOT reserves the right to execute up to two 12-month renewal options, not exceeding a total of 36 months.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears open to qualified pesticide and roadway maintenance contractors who can meet certification requirements. Seasonal contract budgets for each county range from $11,250 to $31,250, with contractors to be reimbursed for spray time and herbicide costs. While the NDDOT currently contracts with County Weed Boards for most noxious weed control, this procurement represents a direct solicitation for services in the specified counties. The total potential contract value could approach $250,000 annually, depending on actual miles sprayed and herbicide usage. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state regulations, and the ability to provide detailed, GPS-tracked documentation of all weed control activities.