Description
The California Department of Transportation seeks a qualified contractor to spray pre‑emergent and contact herbicides over approximately 720 acres of Caltrans rights‑of‑way in San Diego County. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, and travel, while Caltrans supplies the herbicide products. The work supports weed control, fire‑prevention, flood‑prevention, erosion control, and vegetation preservation. Bidders must hold a current Qualified Applicator License or Certificate, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and comply with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and environmental regulations. Small‑business and DVBE preferences are available, and the contract is expected to run from November 2026 through October 2029.
• Scope: Hand‑spray herbicide application on ~720 acres of rights‑of‑way.
• Requirements: QAL/QAC, DIR registration, insurance, compliance with SB 1383, prevailing‑wage rules.
• Timeline: Bid submission by 2 PM PDT on 8 Sept 2026; award expected 17 Sept 2026; contract period 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029.