Herbicide Application for City Owned Vacant Lots

The City of Sacramento is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive herbicide application services for all city‑owned vacant parcels, streets, sidewalks, alleys, and drainage structures. The work includes pre‑ and post‑emergent herbicide treatments, debris removal, trimming of low‑lying vegetation, detailed photographic documentation, and compliance with LS‑20 pesticide standards and water‑quality regulations. Contractors must supply all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation, perform services within defined seasonal windows, and adhere to strict safety, traffic‑control, and noise‑limit requirements. The contract is a three‑year, “not‑to‑exceed” $250,000 agreement with performance evaluated on a per‑square‑foot pricing schedule. • Apply herbicides (2 pre‑emergent, 4 post‑emergent) on parcels ranging from ~1,500 sq ft to > 400,000 sq ft, using per‑sq‑ft rates. • Remove all clippings, trimmings, and green waste; provide photographic before/after documentation for each parcel. • Meet LS‑20 pesticide standards, maintain a 100‑ft buffer from waterways, and submit monthly chemical‑use reports; work only 7:30 am‑4:00 pm Mon‑Fri (no weekend/holiday work). • Provide a COVID‑19 Exposure Prevention & Response Plan, hold required state pest‑control and applicator licenses, and carry the necessary insurance and certifications.