Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Treatment

The County of Fresno is seeking quotations from qualified vendors to provide Pest Control Operator (PCO) services for the commercial and residential soil drench treatment of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) host plants with imidacloprid insecticide. The awarded vendor will be responsible for providing all vehicles, licensed personnel, labor, materials (except chemicals), equipment, permits, fees, insurance, taxes, mileage, etc. to perform these services. The crew will work under the direct supervision of the Department of Agriculture/County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC), and treatment locations will be in defined areas of Fresno County, primarily south and west of the City of Fresno. • The vendor must possess a minimum of five years' experience providing pesticide application control of a California quarantined insect pest. • The vendor must furnish all personnel, equipment, and facilities to apply chemical(s) for the treatment of Glassy Winged Sharpshooter. • The vendor must maintain all equipment in good working order and provide proof of applicator personnel's valid qualified applicator license or certificate issued by the CDPR. • The vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws.