Sealed Bids for Herbicide Treatment Services for Vegetative Control

The contract involves a four-year herbicide treatment program aimed at controlling vegetation along drainage structures, ditches, and channels within the City of Richland, Mississippi. Bids are to be submitted as a single prime contract on a lump sum and/or unit price basis, with the deadline set for August 29, 2025. The project scope emphasizes the application of herbicide mixtures to designated city drainage systems, and the work must adhere to the specifications provided in the official bidding documents, which are accessible through a designated website or at the city’s office. The procurement process is structured to award the contract to the lowest and best bid, with the owner reserving the right to waive irregularities and reject any bids. Bidders are required to submit a bid security equal to 5% of their bid amount, which must remain irrevocable for 60 days post-submission. The solicitation is managed by the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program and governed by the EJCDC® C-111 standard advertisement for bids, although no specific federal or state clauses are incorporated into the available documentation. The contract documents do not specify detailed clauses related to packaging, marking, inspection, or performance acceptance, nor do they include explicit references to federal acquisition regulation clauses or certifications beyond basic business classification data. Administrative contacts include Jacob L. Shelby, P.E., as the project manager, and the City of Richland’s mayor, Clay Burns. Overall, the procurement emphasizes compliance with the bid submission procedures, security requirements, and the scope of work outlined in the official bid documents, with further details available through the designated plan distribution channels.