Herbicide Spraying and Planting

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a three-year contract to provide chemical vegetation control services for invasive species, weeds, and grass at mitigation sites and drainage structures throughout the county. The estimated contract value is $544,532.50, with work to be performed at various locations, primarily coordinated through the Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division at 2420 Falkenburg Road in Tampa. Bidders must be experienced and qualified, with all pricing submitted as all-inclusive unit rates subject to variation based on actual work performed. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest bid that meets all technical specifications, responsiveness, and responsibility requirements will be selected. Technical acceptability is determined by compliance with FDOT Section 580-33, Florida Administrative Code Chapters 62C-20 and 5E-2, and adherence to FDA-approved product listings. Bidders must demonstrate equipment capability, submit to facility inspections, and maintain a drug-free workplace, as non-compliance may impact award in the event of tied bids. The County retains authority to inspect and accept work at project sites, requiring any deficient work to be corrected within five business days. Payment will be processed electronically via ACH direct deposit within 30 days of invoice approval by the Project Manager, and all submissions must be made exclusively through the County’s Euna Procurement electronic bidding system by August 3, 2026. Offerors must affirm compliance with ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for digital deliverables and certify non-participation in international boycotts, and must indicate whether they opt out of ACH payment. Packaging, marking, and specific labeling standards beyond FDA and FDOT compliance are not detailed, and no formal federal acquisition regulation clauses apply, instead relying on local contract provisions addressing indemnification, injury claims, interpretation of documents, and applicable laws. No small business set-asides, UEI/CAGE requirements, or socioeconomic certifications are mandated, and no named COR, COTR, or PCO are designated, with the Project Manager serving as the primary administrative point of contact.