2026 Spring Weed Spraying

2026-11-03

This work shall consist of applying a combination of TerraVue and Escort as well as a surfactant / drift control agent , as needed , on and along Goodhue County road ditches to control all noxious weeds . This work shall also consist of applying a combination of Vastlan and TerraVue as well as a surfactant / drift control agent around and under Goodhue County bridges to control brush and noxious weeds . a ) Total spraying mileage for this contract is estimated to be 385 road miles . The average right - of - way width in Goodhue County is estimated to be 50 feet measured from the center of the road . This work also includes brush spraying around and under 42 bridges . The average acreage per bridge is estimated to be less than 0 . 1 acres . b ) The County reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated quantities without any change in the unit prices . c ) The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment , personnel , water , and fuel as needed for the work described herein . d ) The County shall furnish all herbicide and surfactant / drift control as needed for the work described herein . e ) The Contractor vehicles shall be equipped with approved hand - controlled gun - type sprayers or sprayer bar approved by the Engineer . The entire width of the right - of - way shall be sprayed . The County reserves the right to penalize the contractor up to 5 % of contracted cost for areas not sprayed . Spot spraying will not be allowed . Vehicles must be equipped with flashing amber lights while working within the road right of way .

Minnesota

2026-05-02