27040-A: FY27 RW SPRAYING

Fayette County, Georgia, is soliciting quotes for vegetation management services specifically involving roadside right-of-way herbicide application for fiscal year 2027. The scope of work requires a uniform broadcast spray application of herbicides across three rounds, with each round covering 98.12 center line miles of specified paved roads. The primary objective is to maintain grass height at 8 to 12 inches or less. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible responder, with evaluation factors including vendor qualifications, experience, quality references, payment terms, and any listed exceptions. Qualified contractors must possess a current Georgia pesticides contractor license held for at least one year and comply with OSHA, EPA, and State Department of Agriculture regulations. Required submission documents include a pricing sheet, company information, a contractor affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1), a list of three similar job references, and a copy of the required license. For contracts exceeding 10,000 dollars, a written disclosure of any relationships with County officials is mandatory. The successful contractor must maintain 1,000,000 dollars in general liability insurance. Quotes are due by 3:00pm on September 30, 2026, and should be submitted to Sherry White. Standard payment terms are Net 30, though cash discounts may be considered if they allow the county at least 15 days from invoice receipt to pay.