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Fall 2026 Herbicide Release

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20260912020State & Local

Response Deadline09/23/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Tuolumne County is soliciting proposals under RFP-2025-0147 for chemical herbicide release services on approximately 973 acres within the Rim Fire burn scar in the Stanislaus National Forest. The primary objective is to reduce competing vegetation around seedlings planted in 2025 and 2026. Work must be completed by October 31, 2026, or upon the first significant rain event or senescence of deciduous vegetation. The contract term runs from execution through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of six one-month extensions. Qualified contractors must possess a State of California Agriculture Pest Control Operator License including Category E (Forest), a Pest Control Business License, and registration as a Farm Labor Contractor with the US Department of Labor. Additionally, the on-site representative must hold a State of California Applicator Certificate (QAC). Technical requirements include maintaining a nozzle pressure of 15 psi, an application rate between 30 and 60 gallons per acre, and keeping spray tips 12 to 24 inches from target vegetation. All herbicide batching must occur in the presence of the Project Manager, and empty containers must be disposed of according to EPA and state regulations. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026, and must be submitted in PDF format via the online portal. Award will be based on the best value, evaluated through a weighted scoring system: 40% for reasonable cost of service, 30% for service delivery and methodology, and 30% for qualifications and experience. Contractors are required to maintain significant insurance coverages, including 2 million dollars per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and 1 million dollars for Automobile Liability and Employer's Liability. Pricing is structured by cost per gallon across specific Record of Decision areas, with a penalty of 5 dollars per tree for any trees sprayed.

General Info

Tuolumne County seeks licensed contractors for herbicide release on 973 acres by 2026.

Agency

California → Tuolumne CountyView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Sonora, CA, 95370, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFP-2025-0147: Fall 2026 Herbicide Release

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 14

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 23

Submission deadline

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09/23/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyCalifornia → Tuolumne County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

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California → Tuolumne County

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Bid #RFP-2025-0147: $18

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