The tender seeks a contractor for
herbicide application services in Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 60. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in commercial
herbicide application and provide proof upon request. The bid is online via eMarketplace. The opening date is June 9th, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The contract is a single award. Worker protection and investment certification is required. Licensing and certification requirements for pesticide applicators are detailed. General service requirements, including equipment, personnel, insurance, and training, are outlined. Specific
herbicide application programs (plant growth regulator, nonselective, selective weed, brush, and tree growth, side trimming, and basal bark) are detailed, including timing, areas, and methods. Technology requirements include GPS and spray control systems. Equipment inspection and work zone traffic control requirements are specified. Work requirements and procedures, including schedules, holidays, work performance, crew readiness, compliance notifications, active construction zones, and property damage, are detailed. A pre-service meeting is scheduled on a date within five days of the purchase order issuance. Preseason and calibration verification meetings are required. Roadside contract administration, invoice and billing instructions, spill plan, and strategic environmental management program requirements are also included. Specific equipment requirements for various spray trucks are detailed, including water tank capacity, pump systems, spray systems, and storage. Subcontracting is not permitted.