The contractor shall spray with herbicides based on the locations listed on the map furnished by Macon-Bibb County. The area to be served will be trees between the edge of public road pavement and the right of way line and may often overlap private property and the edge of pavement which extends the width. Contractors are also encouraged to review the area to be served but may rely on the attached maps. Also included in this scope of work is 264miles of sidewalk treatments. These treatments would involve spraying glyphosate or similar products to kill sidewalk "crack weeds" which would result in a cleaner appearance and more passable sidewalk. Roadsides are to be sprayed with chemicals consistent with reducing mowing cycles, like growth regulators and/or selective herbicides Whereas the anticipated contracted price exceeds $25,000, the bidder to whom award is made shall submit a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, both in amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Macon-Bibb County reserves the right to award bids to County businesses and merchants whose bid is within 5% (five percent) of the lowest responsive and responsible bid which conforms to the Invitation to Bid. Minority, Women Owned and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process. Additionally, respondents are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible. Small and other disadvantaged businesses requiring assistance with the competitive process can contact Charise Stephens, Small Business Affairs at (478) 300-2297 or cstephens@maconbibb.us No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called on date of bid opening. Deadline to submit questions is Friday, March 6, 2024, by 3:00 pm eastern time. All questions must be submitted via email to Lhardwick@outlook.com
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