Aerial Application of Insecticides to control Black Flies

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is seeking a contractor to apply insecticides to control Black Flies in the Potomac River area of Washington County, Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for purchasing the insecticide and applying it aerially using a helicopter. The contract will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal. The contractor must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in providing aerial pest control services and be certified by the State of Maryland in Aerial Pesticide Application (Category 13). • The contractor will be required to apply the insecticide at 4-6 separate locations in the Potomac River area. • The contractor will be required to provide proof of calibration of their spray equipment and ensure that it is accurate. • The contractor will be required to exercise caution when operating aircraft in the vicinity of other occupational or recreational uses on the river. • The contractor will be required to provide a list of all subcontractors that will work on the contract, including those utilized in meeting the MBE and VSBE subcontracting goals.