Ada County Highway District - 2027 Roadside, Sidewalk, and Basin Herbicide Application Services - MO27-13 (2026)
Ada County Highway DistrictSpecial District · Boise, ID- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Lloyd Carnegie
- (208) 387-6319
The 30-second brief
The Ada County Highway District seeks competitive proposals for herbicide application services within public rights-of-way and stormwater facilities under solicitation MO27-13. Services encompass initial and follow-up treatments for noxious and nuisance vegetation along roadsides, sidewalks, storm basin perimeters, upland areas, side slopes, and access roads in Boise, Idaho. Required work involves furnishing personnel, equipment, herbicides, traffic control, and documentation while complying with EPA, OSHA, and Idaho Department of Agriculture standards. Proposals are evaluated based on cost (30%), project approach and understanding (30%), firm qualifications and key personnel (20%), firm history, experience and references (15%), and disputes or claims history (5%). The submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a voluntary pre-proposal meeting on November 10, 2026.
Roadside Initial Pre-Emergent Herbicide Application (1, 522 lane miles); Sidewalk Initial Herbicide Application (277 lane miles); Basin Initial Herbicide Application (1, 034, 918 sq ft, 53 locations); Roadside Follow-Up / Breakout (1, 522 lane miles); Sidewalk Follow-Up / Breakout (277 lane miles); Basin Follow-Up / Breakout (1, 034, 918 sq ft); Authorized Additional / Spot Application (Crew Hour)
Proposal Cost (30%), Project Approach and Understanding (30%), Firm Qualifications and Key Personnel (20%), Firm History, Experience and References (15%), Disputes, Claims with ACHD or any Notices of Insufficient Work by ACHD (5%)
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Summary
The Ada County Highway District seeks competitive proposals for herbicide application services within public rights-of-way and stormwater facilities under solicitation MO27-13.
Services encompass initial and follow-up treatments for noxious and nuisance vegetation along roadsides, sidewalks, storm basin perimeters, upland areas, side slopes, and access roads in Boise, Idaho. Required work involves furnishing personnel, equipment, herbicides, traffic control, and documentation while complying with EPA, OSHA, and Idaho Department of Agriculture standards. Proposals are evaluated based on cost (30%), project approach and understanding (30%), firm qualifications and key personnel (20%), firm history, experience and references (15%), and disputes or claims history (5%). The submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a voluntary pre-proposal meeting on November 10, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposal Cost (30%), Project Approach and Understanding (30%), Firm Qualifications and Key Personnel (20%), Firm History, Experience and References (15%), Disputes, Claims with ACHD or any Notices of Insufficient Work by ACHD (5%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Roadside Initial Pre-Emergent Herbicide Application (1, 522 lane miles)
- Sidewalk Initial Herbicide Application (277 lane miles)
- Basin Initial Herbicide Application (1, 034, 918 sq ft, 53 locations)
- Roadside Follow-Up / Breakout (1, 522 lane miles)
- Sidewalk Follow-Up / Breakout (277 lane miles)
- Basin Follow-Up / Breakout (1, 034, 918 sq ft)
- Authorized Additional / Spot Application (Crew Hour)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Authorized Representative Signature Form
- Vendor Questionnaire
- Application Plan
- Licenses and certifications
- Product labels
- Safety Data Sheets
- Insurance certificates and endorsements
- Traffic control plan
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/achdidaho
- Scope location
- Boise, Idaho
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ada County Highway District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/achdidaho. For questions, contact Lloyd Carnegie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Ada County Highway District in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lloyd Carnegie at (208) 387-6319. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Roadside Initial Pre-Emergent Herbicide Application (1, 522 lane miles); Sidewalk Initial Herbicide Application (277 lane miles); Basin Initial Herbicide Application (1, 034, 918 sq ft, 53 locations); Roadside Follow-Up / Breakout (1, 522 lane miles); Sidewalk Follow-Up / Breakout (277 lane miles);. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposal Cost (30%), Project Approach and Understanding (30%), Firm Qualifications and Key Personnel (20%), Firm History, Experience and References (15%), Disputes, Claims with ACHD or any Notices of..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ada County Highway District?
All active and historical solicitations from Ada County Highway District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Ada County Highway District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Authorized Representative Signature Form, Vendor Questionnaire, Application Plan, licenses and certifications, product labels, Safety Data Sheets, insurance certificates and endorsements, traffic cont. Review the full document from Ada County Highway District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boise, Idaho. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.