Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to spray pre‑emergent and contact herbicides on approximately 1,200 acres of Caltrans right‑of‑way in San Diego County. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment (excluding the herbicides themselves), and travel, and must meet state licensing, safety, and prevailing‑wage requirements. Work is performed Monday‑Friday, 6:30 a.m.‑3:00 p.m., with a minimum productivity of 4 acres per day per crew. The contract is estimated to run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029.
• Provide hand‑applied herbicide spraying (pre‑emergent and contact) on bare and landscaped right‑of‑way, covering at least 4 acres per crew per day.
• Must hold a current California Qualified Applicator License or Certificate and a valid DIR registration; comply with SB 1383 waste‑recycling rules.
• Bid as a unit price per acre (ADM‑1412); small‑business and DVBE preferences apply; prevailing‑wage rules triggered if bid > $15,000.