BID - Herbicide Application 2006

The document is an informal bid for herbicide application services by the City of Yuma Purchasing Division. The document includes a price page with different types of herbicide application methods and their corresponding prices per acre. It also asks for information about the vendor's years in business, number of certified technicians available, and whether references have been attached. The document mentions that the contract resulting from this bid can be renewed for four additional twelve-month periods. It also addresses the possibility of unpredictable market changes and allows for price adjustments based on justification. The final authority on price adjustments is the Purchasing Director. The document further explains that price increases can only be requested by the vendor within 30 days prior to the annual anniversary date of the contract. The increase will be applied as a percentage increase to the unit pricing in the contract. The appropriateness of the increase will be evaluated based on the vendor's performance, services, and documentation. If the vendor, manufacturer, or supplier makes a general price decrease, they must promptly notify the City in writing and extend the decrease to the City. The document also includes a conformance sheet where the vendor agrees that their offered product or service complies with all specifications and requirements stated in the bid. Any nonconformance issues can be recorded on this sheet. Additionally, the document provides precautions for handling pesticides and protecting workers or others in the area. It advises workers to wear protective clothing, including gloves, goggles, and a respirator. It also recommends washing hands and any exposed body parts, including hair, each day after using pesticides. Workers are instructed to put on clean clothes after a day's work in pesticides. Lastly, there is an attachment for pesticide applicators to record each application, including information about the pesticide used, application details, weather conditions, and the applicator's certification and signature.