Roadside & Guardrail Brush Spraying

2026-11-03

General Specifications : 1 ) Contractor must meet insurance requirements . 2 ) Contractor must comply with applicable MDARD and EGLE rules and regulations . 3 ) Contractor must comply with applicable NPDES and ANC EGLE permits ; and comply with their rules and regulations . 4 ) Contractor will supply all equipment and materials . 5 ) All brush spraying will be as follows : ( a ) To an existing tree line , or ( b ) within the right - of - way ( 66 feet total or 33 feet from center of roadway in each direction ) unless stated otherwise . ( c ) Exclude yards where mowed and maintained to roadway . ( d ) Apply only acceptable chemicals near lakes and streams . 6 ) All guardrail spraying will be as follows : The minimum swath width for the herbicidal spraying along the guardrail shall be 4 feet with 3 feet of the swath located in front of the face of the guardrail and 1 foot of the swath located behind the face of the guardrail . 7 ) It will be the contractor ’ s responsibility to select an herbicide formulation and application rate capable of achieving a minimum of 90 % kill rate of ALL vegetation in the treatment area for a period of one growing season ending September 1st . The selected herbicide formulation shall consist of chemicals approved for use by the United States Environmental Protection Agency . 8 ) The contractor shall exercise extreme care to prevent damage to residential plantings ; vegetable or flower gardens ; farm crops ; or other desirable plants adjacent to the areas being sprayed . The contractorshall have the right to shut off the spray at any time he feels the application may cause damage . 9 ) Spraying locations are countywide . Work shall consist of brush - spraying areas that have been previously cut . 10 ) Bidding price structure to be based as follows : ( a ) Primary and Local roads - price per mile ( both sides of roadway ) ( b ) Guardrail spraying - price per foot

MITN

2026-05-14