Beadle County Weed Spraying

The contract pertains to weed spraying services in Beadle County under the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s FY26 Contract Maintenance program, with solicitation numbers 000P-191 and 000N-191. The work involves spot treatment of noxious weeds and aquatic vegetation along designated state highway right-of-ways using approved herbicides including Milestone, Glyphosate, 2,4-D, Tordon, Polaris, and Surfactant, with a total estimated value of $31,375.00. Performance is scheduled to occur between May 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026, with all work conducted on-site in the field. The contract requires strict adherence to manufacturer labels for herbicide application, use of only pre-approved or equivalently certified products, and submission of change orders for any unlisted chemicals. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials, including truck and ATV/sprayer hours as specified in the line-item pricing schedule. Special requirements mandate full compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and Title VI nondiscrimination provisions, as well as adherence to South Dakota Constitution Article 3, Section 12 regarding conflicts of interest by state legislators. Wage compliance is governed by U.S. Department of Labor Decision SD20260001, requiring payment of specified minimum wage rates and fringe benefits with certified payroll reporting. The contractor must also ensure ADA compliance, provide affirmative certifications against political influence, and indemnify the state against claims arising from performance. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email by April 23, 2026, using the DOT-123 Contract Proposal form, with no additional narrative permitted. Invoicing is manual, requiring submission of DOT 820 daily work forms directly to the Area Engineer, and no electronic systems like WAWF are referenced. Inspection and acceptance occur at project sites under state oversight, with audits permitted to ensure compliance across environmental, labor, and civil rights standards. Packaging, marking, and preservation of materials are governed solely by manufacturer specifications. No federal contract clauses are used; all requirements stem from state-level provisions, with no UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications required.