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Scope of Work 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.

Contract 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 Start Date: March 1, 2024

Contract End Date: February 28, 2025

Contract Award
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.

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