REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR GUARDRAIL BRUSH CHEMICAL TREAMENT JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Feb 2, 2026
Due:	Feb 16, 2026
Agency:	Jackson County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	68 - Chemicals and Chemical Products
Solicitation No:	191
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2400 N. Elm Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201 • Phone: (517) 788-4230 • Fax: (517) 788-4237

REQUEST FOR BIDS

FOR

GUARDRAIL BRUSH CHEMICAL TREAMENT

JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BID OPENING:

February 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM EST

Submit bids by email to jcouling@mijackson.org.

DO NOT submit bids through BidNet.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

JACKSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

(517) 788-4230

BID SUMMARY

RFB Number: #191

Commodity/Service Being Requested: Guardrail Brush Chemical Treatment

Type of Solicitation: Request for Bids (RFB) - It is the intention of Jackson County to

competitively award to a qualified company that has demonstrated their ability for comparable

work.

Resulting Contract Term: One (1) year base contract.

Calendar of Events – Timetable

Bid Release:

February 2, 2026

Due Date for Receipt of Questions:

February 9, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted:

February 10, 2026

Quotes Due by (10:00 a.m./ EST) *:

February 16, 2026

*Any response received later than the specified deadline may be disqualified.

This Request for Bids is being made by the Jackson County Department of Transportation. All

references contained herein to “county” shall be construed to mean Jackson County. This Request,

together with all pages, documents, and attachments contained herein or subsequently added or

made a part hereof, submitted as a fully and properly executed bid, shall constitute a contract with

Jackson County, subject to the limitations set forth herein and any specific quantities that Jackson

County may commit to herein and the successful and most responsible bidder, as determined by

Jackson County.

RFB Access:

Jackson County officially posts bid documents online at https://www.mijackson.org/Bids.aspx and

BidNet via Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn

sites. It will be the bidder’s responsibility to monitor for any addendums or amendments to this

solicitation.

Communications and Contacts with Jackson County Personnel:

All contact with Jackson County regarding this RFB or any matter relating thereto must be sent in

writing via e-mail to: Jim Couling (jcouling@mijackson.org). This is to ensure fair consideration for

all interested vendors. The County prohibits communications to or with any other employee at the

departmental level during the submission and evaluation period.

Section 1.0 – SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

Jackson County Department of Transportation (JCDOT) is seeking bids for one application

(Between August and September) of guardrail brush chemical treatment. The length of the

proposed contract will be for a one-year term. Bid prices shall remain firm for the course of this

contract.

Failure to meet any of the required specifications, including documents requested, will result in the

bid being disqualified.

The most responsive bid shall include the following specifications and requirements:

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.1 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Contractor and its employees must be specifically trained and possess a Commercial Pesticide

Applicator license, with certification in Categories 5 (Aquatic) and 6 (Right-of-Way) issued by the

Michigan Department of Agriculture. A copy of the licenses should be included as part of the bid

submission.

The Contractor must acquire a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

A copy of the permit should be included as part of the bid submission.

The Contractor shall have at least five (5) years of experience applying herbicides to roadsides

under local government jurisdiction.

As part of the bid submission, the Contractor shall include a list of states, counties, cities, and/or

towns for which the bidder has performed similar work.

Employee(s) assigned as applicators must possess, at a minimum, three (3) full years of

experience in chemical brush control spraying. Resumes for applicators who will be assigned to

this project should be included as part of the bid submission.

1.2.2 EQUIPMENT

Satisfactory spraying equipment shall consist of the following:

 Truck mounted spray units with a liquid capacity of not less than 200 gallons.

 Spray unit is powered with a pump of sufficient size to assure a consistent spray pattern

while maintaining adequate agitation under full application conditions.

 Sufficient nozzle type and capacity necessary to cover the entire specified width, while

traveling on one side of the road.

 Clear identification with the Contractor’s name.

1.2.3 MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Chemicals and application rates will be selected at the discretion of the Contractor to achieve a

minimum overall kill/control result of 90% of the treated undesired species.

Material Safety Data Sheets of all materials to be utilized in the brush control program must be

provided to the Jackson County Department of Transportation prior to the start of the work.

The Contractor’s on-site employee representatives must have MSDS forms available on site.

1.2.4 GUARANTEE

The Contractor shall guarantee (for two years after application) a bare ground control in a minimum

of 90% of the treated areas.

If 90% control is not achieved, the Contractor shall re-treat at Contractor's own expense.

1.2.5 LIABILITY

The Contractor, while spraying, shall at all times exercise extreme care to prevent damage to

residential plantings, vegetable, or flower gardens, or to any susceptible farm crops, or other

desirable plants adjacent to the roadside.

The Contractor shall reserve the right to shut off spray at any time he feels the application of spray

may cause such damage.

The Contractor shall assume full liability for all injury and/or damages to persons, animals, farm

crops, and desirable plant life in, adjacent to, or adjoining road rights-of-way, caused by its

employees, equipment, and/or as a result of its operations.

The Contractor shall designate a minimum of one crew member of each work crew to respond to

citizen questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the spray program/application, and/or related

operations.

The Contractor shall respond to all complaints that come to its attention and the response must be

in a timely manner.

1.2.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Spray will be applied to provide a three (3) to four (4) foot band/swath and the method of

measurement will be based on linear feet of guardrail treated. Payment shall be based on a unit

price cost per linear foot, as bid.

1.3 PRICE

Pricing as submitted by bidders on Attachment D shall be for the duration of the agreement.

1.4 STATEWIDE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT

Jackson County will host the resulting contract for the Michigan Association of Counties CoPro+ Program.

The awarded contractor will work with the CoPro+ Program to market and extend the resulting contract to

other government municipalities throughout Michigan. This contract will enable government municipalities to

“piggyback” and purchase from the competitively awarded contract.

Agreements will be initiated by participating entities as specific needs arise. Participating entities will issue

individual agreements along with specific response information required, deliverables, and any special terms

and conditions. The requests will be executed by, and the contractor will respond directly to, the requesting

entity.

All pricing submitted to Jackson County and participating entities through the resulting contract shall

include 1.5% administrative/remittance fee to be remitted to MAC/CoPro+ by the awarded vendor. It

is the awarded vendor’s responsibility to keep all sales reports up to date and on file with

MAC/CoPro.

Section 2.0 – BIDDER INFORMATION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. The undersigned declares that the Bid Documents, including, without limitation, any RFB

Addenda and Exhibits have been read.

2. The undersigned is authorized, offers, and agrees to furnish the articles and/or services

specified in accordance with the Specifications, Terms & Conditions of the Bid Documents of

RFB #191 – Guardrail Brush Chemical Treatment.

3. The undersigned has reviewed the Bid Documents and fully understands the requirements in

this Bid including, but not limited to, the requirements under the County Provisions, and that

each Bidder who is awarded a contract shall be, in fact, a prime Contractor, not a

subcontractor, to County, and agrees that its Bid, if accepted by County, will be the basis for

the Bidder to enter into a contract with County in accordance with the intent of the Bid

Documents.

4. The undersigned acknowledges receipt and acceptance of all addenda.

5. If selected for award, the following certifications will be required before work commences:

 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

 Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination Under Federally and State Assisted Programs

 Assurance Regarding Access to Records and Financial Statements

 Iran Economic Sanctions Act

6. The undersigned acknowledges that Bidder will be in good standing in the State of Michigan,

with all the necessary licenses, permits, certifications, approvals, and authorizations necessary

to perform all obligations in connection with this RFB and associated Bid Documents.

7. It is the responsibility of each bidder to be familiar with all of the specifications, terms and

conditions and, if applicable, the site condition. By the submission of a Bid, the Bidder certifies

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	191
Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR GUARDRAIL BRUSH CHEMICAL TREAMENT JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Category:	Department Of Transportation
Status:	Open

REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR GUARDRAIL BRUSH CHEMICAL TREAMENT JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN

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