The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penndot) is seeking roadside pesticide spraying services. Only certified small businesses are eligible. The contract term is 1 year, with a possibility of 4 additional 1-year renewals. Questions must be submitted by March 6, 2026. The anticipated start date is no earlier than April 1st, 2026. The contractor must provide equipment, personnel, and materials. The contractor must also provide a project manager. The contractor must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (****) with the bid. The contractor must have been actively in the business of commercial pesticide application for a minimum of two 2 years. The contractor must provide a copy of their commercial pesticide application business license issued by the commonwealth of pennsylvania. The contractor must complete and return the attached contractor information form and the certified pesticide applicator licensing form with the bid.
The spray programs shall be completed within the window of application dates as outlined in publication 23 maintenance manual, chapter 13, section 13. 4 The spray programs shall be completed within the window of application dates as outlined in publication 23 maintenance manual, chapter 13, section 13. 4 and which maybe more defined in the seasonal spray crews program workbooks.
The contractor shall initiate payment by completing the confirmation of services form os501. The contractor shall initiate payment by completing the confirmation of services form os501: http:www. dot. state. pa. uspublicpubsformsformsos501. pdf and submitting to the roadside specialist.
Only certified small businesses are eligible to submit a bid and receive an award. Only certified small businesses are eligible to submit a bid and receive an award.
The contractor shall have been actively in the business of commercial pesticide application for a minimum of two 2 years. The contractor shall have been actively in the business of commercial pesticide application for a minimum of two 2 years.
If for any reason the contractor fails to comply with the requirements of this contract, section **** of the current penndot specifications, pub 408, shall prevail. If for any reason the contractor fails to comply with the requirements of this contract, section **** of the current penndot specifications, pub 408, shall prevail.
All questions and answers will be posted to the solicitation in emarketplace for public viewing. All questions and answers will be posted to the solicitation in emarketplace for public viewing. please send your questions via email to sandra duke at ***@***. *. * by friday, march 6, 2026, 10: 00 am eastern standard time.