Weed Control Services - Southern Region 2025-2028

Imperial Irrigation District (IID), an irrigation district established under Division 11 of the California Water Code, Sections 20500 et seq., that provides non-potable water, farm drainage and power services to the lower southeastern portion of California's desert, is requesting proposals from highly qualified Respondents to:Perform herbicide applications to control weeds along IID canals, drains, and right of ways within the IID Southern Region to control winter and summer annuals, terrestrial plants, and aquatic vegetation as recommended by the IID’s Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA). This solicitation is being presented in two parts, Northern Region and Southern Region. Spray contractors may respond to one or both regions of this solicitation. Spray contractors responding to perform work for both regions must have enough labor, vehicles, equipment, and materials as required of each solicitation in order to be considered for both. Please be aware that separate and complete responses must be submitted for each region. • The calendar year of this contract shall commence October 1 and end September 30 of each year until the contract expires. • The spray contractor must possess a current Pest Control Business License that must remain valid for the entire term of the contract and a Qualified Application Licensed employee stationed in the local operational office within IID’s Imperial Unit so that they are involved in day-to-day spray operations. • The spray contractor must have a minimum of four (4) spray vehicles available for herbicide application during the entire contract period. See Scope of Services for detailed equipment requirements. • The spray contractor will attend regular meetings for scheduling, planning, progress reviews and updates coordinated by the IID’s PCA. • The spray contractor will be responsible for filing and submitting monthly pesticide use reports as required by CDPR and the Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner, as well as providing copies to the IID’s PCA. CRITICAL DATES FOR ACTION:1. Mandatory Meeting via WebexThere will be a mandatory meeting conducted via Webex which will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., Local Time. Firms planning to attend MUST confirm their attendance with Mr. Marty P. Holbrook, purchasing agent via email to contact@example.gov by 5:00p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 to receive meeting information. Responses will not be accepted from respondents not attending this mandatory meeting (See attached files). Prospective respondents must be present at the start of the mandatory meeting. Anyone not signed in at the official start of the meeting will be considered late and will not be allowed to submit a proposal. Anyone who does not attend the entire mandatory meeting will not be credited with attending.2. Questions and Answers Questions concerning this Primary Request for Proposal should be directed in writing, no later than 5:00 p.m., Local Time, Monday, June 2, 2025 to Mr. Marty P. Holbrook, purchasing agent, via email to: contact@example.gov. Responses to questions received will be provided digitally for download on our website www.iid.com, under this solicitation listing to all participants no later than 5:00 p.m., Local Time, Thursday, June 5, 2025.