Brown County Weed Spraying

Brown County Weed Spraying is a state-level procurement by the South Dakota Department of Transportation for herbicide application and vegetation control along state highway right-of-ways in Brown County, with work scheduled to begin on May 1, 2026. The contract is a fixed-price solicitation with a total estimated value of $56,220.90, covering the application of specific quantities of EPA-registered herbicides including 24D, Tordon 22K, Sahara, Mile Stone, and surfactants, as well as labor and equipment hours for ATV/sprayers and truck/sprayers. Performance is measured by unit quantities applied and labor hours documented via DOT 820 daily pesticide application records, which must be submitted with every invoice to the Area Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor for payment processing. The work must be conducted by personnel licensed by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture, with 48-hour advance notification required prior to any spraying activity, and only approved herbicides may be used without formal change orders. Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandatory, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act, along with adherence to South Dakota’s constitutional provision prohibiting state legislators from holding financial interests in contracts. The contractor is required to indemnify the state against claims resulting from performance, excluding claims arising from state negligence, and must submit original, ink-signed, notarized proposals by the April 24, 2026 deadline via sealed hard copy delivery or mail to the Aberdeen Region Office, with no electronic or fax submissions permitted. While the contract references multiple special provisions relating to wage standards, environmental compliance, and certification of non-discrimination, it lacks formal FAR-style contract clauses, defined contract administration personnel such as a COR or PCO, detailed packaging or marking requirements, explicit FOB terms, or a stated period of performance beyond the May 1 start date. No unique entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic status certifications are required or provided, and the solicitation does not include a formal evaluation factor structure, option clauses, or award methodology beyond bid price.