Personal Service Contract : Cogongrass Treatment Contractors

2026-11-03

Contractors shall provide all labor , equipment , materials , herbicides , transportation , and supervision necessary to conduct cogongrass treatment operations . Work shall comply with Mississippi pesticide laws , MFC program requirements , and best management practices for invasive species control . Treatment Requirements • Application of approved herbicides ( e . g ., imazapyr , glyphosate mixtures ) in accordance with MFC treatment specifications . • Treatments may occur on rights - of - way , forested lands , agricultural margins , and other infested areas . • Contractors must follow all EPA and MDAC Bureau of Plant Industry regulations . • Application must achieve uniform coverage and target - only treatment with minimal impact to desirable vegetation . • Contractor will use at minimum 2 - man crews while conducting treatments . • All cogongrass treatment areas should be sprayed at least six ( 6 ) feet past the visible cogongrass edge . • Treated areas must be recorded with required data using the agency provided software ; Site Conditions • Terrain may include slopes , ditches , forest stands , open fields , and mixed - use areas . • Contractors must be capable of reaching remote or difficult - access sites . Expected Workload • MFC anticipates statewide treatment needs ranging from small patches (< 0 . 1 acre ) to large infestations ( 5 + acres ). • Work assignments will be issued as task orders .

Mississippi

2026-04-29