Edmunds County Weed Spraying

The contract pertains to weed spraying services in Edmunds County and Faulk County, South Dakota, under the South Dakota Department of Transportation, with solicitation numbers 000P-152 and 000N-152, posted and due on April 24, 2026. Work is to be performed along state highway right-of-way areas as detailed in Exhibit A, with primary activities including targeted herbicide applications using approved products such as Tordon 22K, Round Up, Mile Stone, and others, as specified in a detailed line-item pricing schedule. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement, with estimated total value ranging from $24,175.60 to $25,505.20 based on competing bids and alternate pricing options. Performance begins May 1, 2026, with the first application scheduled for spring 2026 and a possible second application in late summer or early fall, depending on conditions and directives from the Maintenance Supervisor. All herbicide usage must follow manufacturer-recommended rates and approved equal products must match specified active ingredients, with deviations requiring formal change orders. Contractors must comply with a series of state-specific provisions, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act as interpreted by USDOL Decision SD20260001, ensuring prevailing wage payment for all labor, including subcontractors, and compliance with Title VI, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Contractors are required to submit completed DOT-123 proposal forms obtained via direct email request and must certify that no state legislator has a financial interest in the firm, with failure to disclose resulting in contract termination. Invoicing is to be submitted manually to the Area Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor alongside the DOT 820 daily form, with no electronic systems such as WAWF or IPP utilized. Payment oversight and final acceptance reside with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, and noncompliance may result in payment withholding. The contract does not include option periods, formal COTR or COR designations, or socioeconomic set-asides. Packaging, marking, delivery terms, and electronic submission methods are not addressed, reflecting a traditional, paper-based procurement process focused on field service delivery with strict regulatory and wage compliance obligations.