Vegetation Control Services

The City of Providence is seeking a professional firm to provide vegetation control services, including invasive plant control, on property owned by Providence Water. The contract will be for approximately five years, with an option to extend for up to two years. The selected vendor will be required to maintain General Liability Insurance and provide proof of Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance. The vendor will also be responsible for restoring any damaged facilities to their original condition. • The contract will involve treating invasive plants on various sites, including areas marked with pink flagging. • The vendor will be required to submit a proposal, including a summary of qualifications and experience, treatment methods, and pricing. • The vendor will be responsible for implementing management practices to limit the spread of invasive plants. • The vendor will be required to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to pesticides and their application. • The vendor will be required to have personnel certified to apply herbicides in Rhode Island on site at all times when herbicides are being applied. • The vendor will be required to notify Providence Water personnel at least 24 hours in advance of any chemical treatments.