016-27 Pollinator Habitat Spot Spraying

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking bids for pollinator habitat spot spraying services on ODOT-maintained rights of way and land surrounding physical facilities. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor will be responsible for controlling noxious and invasive weeds, annual and cool-season grasses, and woody vegetation using herbicide applications. The contractor must follow all laws and requirements in accordance with the pesticide label and ODOT's standard terms and conditions. • The contract duration is from the date of execution through June 30, 2026. • The contractor must provide a lump sum price for each region. • The contractor must perform work between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state observed holidays. • The contractor must remove all equipment and materials from the site at the end of each workday. • The contractor must provide a three-working-day advance notice to the ODOT Transportation Administrator before starting work. • The contractor must follow ODOT's Traffic Control Guidelines and obtain any necessary permits. Some key aspects of the job include: • Spot spraying maintenance services will be performed at locations identified on the excel pricing page. • The contractor will be responsible for removing all litter, fallen leaves, and branches prior to each herbicide application. • The contractor will be required to submit an original, proper invoice by standard mail or electronically to the office designated on the purchase order as the "bill to" address for work paid by purchase order.