Summary of Specifications:
The Weed Management Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of Roadside and Open Space Weed Mapping & Herbicide Application, as specified. It is the intent of Douglas County to control noxious weeds in County Right-of-Way (ROW) and Open Space via various methods, including chemical application (spraying). The successful bidder shall be responsible for providing all material, labor, and equipment necessary for herbicide application in the treatment of noxious weeds on Douglas County Open Space, to include the procurement of water for chemical mixing. The target weed species shall include Musk Thistle, Diffuse Knapweed, Spotted Knapweed, Russian Knapweed, Leafy Spurge, Canada Thistle, and Scotch Thistle, Yellow and Dalmation Toadflaxes, Hoary Cress, and Perennial Pepperweed. The initial contract, issued as a result of this IFB, will be for a period of nine (9) months, beginning approximately April 1, 2013 to and including December 31, 2013. All prices bid shall be firm and fixed for the initial contract period. The County shall have an option to renew for two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each, with the same terms and conditions. This agreement and/or any extension to the original period of a subject agreement shall be contingent upon annual funding being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available for such purposes and subject to the County’s satisfaction with all products and services received during the preceding contract period.
