Rock Island Civicplus #1126

Five-Year Levee Vegetation Control Services for City of Rock Island

The City of Rock Island Public Works Department is seeking proposals for a five-year contract (with an option for one additional year) to provide levee vegetation control services in Rock Island, Illinois. - Scope of Work: - Annual application of herbicide mixtures (such as Round-Up Custom Aquatic or equivalent) to levee locations - Four application periods per year (three in the first year, four in subsequent years) - Contractor must submit herbicide type and mixture for approval, including pre-emergent components - Contractor Requirements: - Minimum three seasons of herbicide application experience - Must provide a list of equipment and previous similar contracts - Proper licensing by the Illinois Department of Agriculture - Maintain insurance coverage naming the City as additional insured - Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations - Payment and Performance: - Payment in four equal installments per treatment cycle - Ability to respond to weed issues within one week at no additional cost - Provision of bid security and performance bonds - Products and OEMs: - Herbicide products such as Round-Up Custom Aquatic are referenced as acceptable or equivalent - No specific OEMs are mandated, but equivalent products may be proposed

Description

The City of Rock Island is soliciting proposals for vegetation control services on the levee for a five-year period, with an option to extend for one additional year. The contract involves applying herbicide mixtures during four application periods annually to control existing and new vegetation growth. Bidders must have prior experience with herbicide application and provide a list of equipment and previous contracts. The contract requires compliance with all relevant regulations and insurance coverage naming the City as additional insured.

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