Task Orders FY 24 Carrizo Cane Cost Schedule.xlsx

This document is a cost schedule for a federal contract opportunity related to the topping of Carrizo Cane along the Rio Grande River. The Carrizo Cane Topping and Maintenance contract requires the contractor to perform mechanical topping of approximately 167 miles of Carrizo Cane, an invasive weed, to reduce its biomass, increase visibility of the Rio Grande for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, and eliminate habitat for cattle fever ticks. The contract will be awarded to two contractor operators to perform this work. The areas to be cut are located within the South Texas counties along the Permanent Quarantine Zone (PQZ) of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP). Evaluation factors include previous contract experience, ability to technically supply the requested services, quality control, and price. This is a solicitation for a federal contract opportunity with the USDA.