Weed Spraying Services Statewide for 2025

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Jan 16, 2025
Due:	Feb 6, 2025
Agency:	State Government of Iowa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	RFB FY2025 #023 Addendum 1
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Bid Information

Type	Request for Bid - Formal - Construction
Status	Issued
Number	RFB FY2025 #023 Addendum 1 (Weed Spraying Services Statewide for 2025)
Issue Date & Time	1/16/2025 12:48:37 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	2/6/2025 01:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	1/29/2025 01:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	We highly recommend online submission of responses. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier. https://iowadotebid.ionwave.net/ Weed Spraying Requirements Overview: Provide all labor, materials, water, tools, equipment, and any incidentals necessary to perform spring and fall weed control spraying services in designated areas as specified on lines and shown on attached maps. Apply herbicide within existing right-of-way of interstate and primary roads, as defined by Iowa DOT including all interchanges and ramps on multi-lane roadways, along both directions of travel in all ROW except where specifically specified. (Not to include any medians on multi lane routes.) Identify and control all Iowa noxious and invasive weeds by spot spraying herbicide. See scope of work and specifications under Attachment for all details and timeframes. All bidding is by milepost as listed on the lines; maps are provided as information only. Responders shall furnish any requested information within three (3) working days after notification from the purchasing agent. Pre-Bid substitution Form: DOT is allowing for pre-bid substitutions. Responders must submit the Pre-Bid Substitution Request for Approval of Material or Product Form, including alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance. The form can be found in the attachment tab and instruction are located in the activity tab as well as on the form. All submissions must be received on or before the date and time listed on the form to be considered for evaluation. Contract Award: Award will be made for any one group or combination of groups. All items within a group must be bid to be considered for a group award. It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submitted quotation is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule within the changing weather conditions. Previous performance will be a factor in determining the amount of lane miles awarded to any contractor. Contract Dates: Contract Start Date: March 1, 2025 Contract End Date: November 30, 2025 Contract Renewals The Contractor will be awarded a one (1) year contract with an option to renew for five (5) additional years in twelve (12) month increments. Renewals are not guaranteed and are a mutual agreement between both parties, the Iowa DOT and the Contracted vendor. A combined percentage of 80% or greater on the Herbicide Compliance/Inspection Form must be obtained for a renewal to be considered. “Combined” is defined as: all circles for both spring and fall spraying per contractor for the previous contract period/year. Iowa DOT Bid Opening - Participants are invited to join via the Microsoft teams link or by calling the phone number and entering the conference code followed by the # sign. Opening Date February 6, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 236 698 161 546 Passcode: qu67WL6C Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,932352241# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 932 352 241# Those who join the public bid opening after 1pm may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.