Description
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is seeking bids from qualified contractors to perform herbicide application services for the control and suppression of cogongrass at various locations throughout the state. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, transportation, and supervision necessary to conduct cogongrass treatment operations. The work will include applying approved herbicides, treating areas with minimal impact to desirable vegetation, and recording treated areas using agency-provided software. The contractor must have a minimum of two years of experience in applying herbicides for invasive vegetation control and possess a valid Mississippi commercial pesticide applicator license.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Applying herbicides to invasive weeds using a wand-style spray nozzle and/or boom-type spray rig
• Treating areas with minimal impact to desirable vegetation
• Recording treated areas using agency-provided software
• Providing all necessary equipment for applying herbicides
• Disposing of herbicide containers according to federal and state regulations
• Maintaining a record of all cases of death, injury, or disease arising out of work under this contract