Submittal: Mailed or e-mailed submissions are accepted. In both cases submittal must be received at the Clark by the due date above. Clark will not be responsible for technological errors or failed transmission of bid forms. It is recommended to call to confirm receipt if submitting by email.

Inquiries: Questions pertaining to this project should be directed to Casey Gozart, in writing by email: cgozart@clarkpud.com no later than 10:00 AM on June 25, 2020.

1. Project Background

The successful vendor shall perform the required work for Clark Public Utilities at the following project location:

McCormick Creek Site Prep – Herbicide services

Location: near 33401 NW 24th Ave, La Center, WA

Total acreage: approximately 12 acres – 6 acres reed canary grass & 6 acres of scattered blackberry

Project map can be accessed by viewing the complete RFP documents at https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/b2b/current-bids/

2. Statement of Needs

Contractor will provide all labor & equipment necessary for herbicide treatment of the following invasive plant species:

Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) – approximately 6 acres

Himalayan and evergreen blackberry (Rubus armeniacus and Rubus laciniatus) – approximately 6 acres

Thistle (Cirsium spp.), Teasel (Dipsacus), Tansy (Jacobaea vulgaris), Nettle (Urtica dioica); Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) (if present)

All herbicide will be provided by Clark Public Utilities.

Application rates will be provided by Clark Public Utilities.

The contractor is responsible to supply all equipment and PPE needed for treatment.

Equipment used for application or travel while accessing the project sites shall be limited to all-terrain vehicles or small light weight tractors.

Notification of herbicide application to landowners and adjacent property owners (if applicable) shall be performed jointly by the Contractor and Clark Public Utilities.

Contractor is responsible for keeping all herbicide application records as required by the Aquatic Noxious Weed Management General Permit administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

Contractor shall maintain and produce up to date Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) pesticide license credentials, including an Aquatic Endorsement, at the time of herbicide application(s).

Project should be completed by July 1, 2020.

JOB SITE NOTE - Should the contractor wish to examine the job site prospective contractor will need to contact Casey Gozart, Watershed Projects Coordinator, at 360-992-8578 or cgozart@clarkpud.com to schedule the site visit.

The link to access the complete RFP document and quote form for potential bidders is: https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/b2b/current-bids/