Opportunity
California eProcure #11A4439
Caltrans Seeks Contractor for Herbicide Application Services in San Diego County
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
11A4439
NAICS
115115, 561730
This opportunity is for the application of pre-emergent and contact herbicides across approximately 720 acres of Caltrans rights-of-way in San Diego County, managed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 11/Maintenance, Division of Procurement and Contracts. - Scope of Work: - Contractor will provide all labor, tools, materials (excluding herbicides), equipment, and travel for spraying services - Services include hand spraying operations, move in/out, mixing, and application of herbicides - Work supports weed control, fire and flood prevention, erosion control, and preservation of roadside vegetation - Requirements: - Bidders must have a current and valid Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation - Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations is required - Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is encouraged, with incentives available - Prevailing wage requirements apply if the contract exceeds the specified threshold - No specific OEMs, herbicide brands, or product part numbers are specified, as the contractor does not supply the herbicides - Estimated contract duration is three years, with services provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and inclement weather
Description
This solicitation is for the application of Pre-Emergent and Contact Herbicides to approximately 720 acres of bare and landscaped areas within Caltrans rights-of-way in San Diego County. The contractor is required to provide all labor, tools, materials (except the herbicides themselves), equipment, and travel necessary for spraying. The purpose of the work includes weed control, fire prevention, flood prevention, erosion control, and preservation of roadside vegetation. Bidders must have a Qualified Applicator License or Certificate and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.