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Mississippi Forestry Commission Solicits Contractors for Statewide Cogongrass Herbicide Spraying Services

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is seeking qualified contractors to provide herbicide spraying services for the control and eradication of cogongrass, an invasive species, across Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Forestry Commission (State of Mississippi) - Contracting office located at 3139 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208 - Products/Services Requested: - Foliar application of approved herbicides (imazapyr, glyphosate mixtures) for cogongrass control - Services include labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, transportation, and supervision by 2-man crews - Contractors must record treatment areas using agency software - Compliance with EPA, OSHA, and state regulations is required - Contractors must hold valid Mississippi pesticide applicator licenses and have at least two years of relevant experience - Invoicing is based on actual on-site hours per landowner, billed separately by grant - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work is funded under RESTORE (6 coastal counties) and BIL grants (rest of state) - Up to four fixed-price contracts may be awarded for one year, with up to three optional one-year renewals - Annual pricing adjustments allowed based on CPI-U inflation, capped at 25% - Contractors must maintain insurance and comply with safety and performance standards - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; herbicides specified are imazapyr and glyphosate (active ingredients) - Places of Performance: - All of Mississippi, with specific focus on the 6 coastal counties (George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone) and the remainder of the state - Contracting office in Pearl, MS

Description

This solicitation is for spraying services to kill and control cogongrass, an invasive species in Mississippi and the Southern Region of the USA. The project involves herbicide application to manage this invasive species. The contract is a personal service contract issued by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Bids are due by June 8, 2026, and the work is categorized under Personnel Services Non-IT.

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