Description
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to provide right‑of‑way pesticide application services across District One (12 counties). The contract is a one‑year agreement, with a possible single renewal, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. Work includes low‑drift pesticide spraying to control pasture mealybugs, provision of all labor, equipment, PPE, and temporary traffic control, and compliance with FDACS applicator licensing and environmental regulations. Bidders must have at least four years of land‑management experience, a qualified project manager, and be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace. Payments are made per acre sprayed; the estimated quantity is 400 acres. • Scope: pesticide spraying (low‑drift) on ~400 acres of FDOT right‑of‑way. • Duration: 12 months (possible 1‑year renewal). • Required licenses: FDACS applicator license. • Mandatory qualifications: ≥4 years experience, registration in MyFloridaMarketplace, drug‑free workplace certification. • Compensation: unit price per acre (no separate payment for pesticide, water, or traffic control). • Key dates: questions due 8/25/2026, bid due 8/31/2026 9:00 AM, award posting 8/31/2026 2:00 PM.