Description
The State Highway Administration is seeking bids for herbicide spraying services along highways in Cecil County. The contractor will be responsible for providing a two-person crew with a truck, minimum 200-gallon tank, and fan tip nozzle to apply herbicides. The contractor must have a valid Maryland Pesticide Business License and the foreman must possess a valid Maryland Pesticide Applicator Certificate. The contract duration is two years, and the contract type is firm fixed price per defined quantity. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include: applying herbicide solutions, daily recording and forwarding of the Team Activity Card, scheduling meetings with the Engineer, and reporting to the designated starting point within five days of receiving notice that herbicide application operations are to begin.
• The contractor must abide by all MOSH and OSHA regulations and THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (MUTCD) Traffic Guidelines while performing this work.
• The contractor must supply a 6515-nozzle system which is adaptable for either side of the truck.
• The contractor must supply a high-volume water pump capable of delivering 200 gallons of water within 5 minutes.
• The contractor shall be responsible for replacing, at their expense, any plant material which is killed or disfigured through any act of negligence relating to the application and handling of herbicides.