1372763-event.pdf
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- Region 5 Noxious Weed Control
- Solicitation number
- FWP-IFB-2026-1071AB
- Issued by
- Yellowstone County, Montana
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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the State of Montana's State Procurement Services Division (SPSD) on behalf of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) for noxious weed control services in FWP's Region 5, located in Billings, Montana. The solicitation requests herbicide application and weed control services for Parks and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), with the state reserving the right to add or remove sites as necessary. The IFB opened on March 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT. The solicitation includes two service line items: cost per estimated infested wetted acre (S1) and an optional site assessment fee (S2), with site assessments required each season prior to commencing work. Bids must remain sealed until the April 8, 2026 closing time.
Pricing is structured as a lump sum cost per estimated infested wetted acre submitted through a cost proposal document. Payment terms are net 30 days with no discounts offered. Bidders must have a minimum of two years of commercial weed control experience and must provide three references for work performed within the last five years, along with a copy of the herbicide applicator's license. The contract requires compliance with Montana prevailing wage requirements, insurance requirements, vendor registration with the Secretary of State, and Montana nondiscrimination statutes related to firearm entities. The solicitation is categorized under commodity codes 1624 (Environmental Services - Weed Spraying) and 1607 (Environmental Services - Fertilizer Services). The primary contact for the solicitation is Amanda Battin at Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov, Phone: 406-444-9665.
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Region 5 Noxious Weed Control FWP is reissuing this IFB to provide noxious weed control services in FWP’s Region 5, Billings, MT, as detailed herein.
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Open 3/18/2026 2:00 PM MDT Type Invitation For Bid Close 4/8/2026 2:00 PM MDT Number FWP-IFB-2026-1071AB Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 4/8/2026 2:00 PM MDT
Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 30
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Contacts Amanda Battin Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov
Phone +1 406-444-9665
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 1624 Environmental Services - Weed Spraying 1607 Environmental Services - Fertilizer Services
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The State of Montana, State Procurement Services Division (SPSD), on behalf of the Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP), is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide noxious weed control for the FWP Region 5 - Billings, MT Parks and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), as detailed in the Scope of Services. The State reserves the right to add or remove sites as necessary.
A more complete description of the services is provided in the Questions. Bids submitted in response to this IFB must comply with the instructions and procedures outlined herein.
For assistance with eMACS functionality, such as Vendor Registration, How-to-Respond to a Bid (IFB) or Proposal (RFP), How-To-Videos, see the eMACS Vendor Handbook. Additional resources can be found at: https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources.
For additional eMACS help not found within the Handbook or website, contact the eMACS Help Desk at 406-444-2575.
Be sure to review and submit your response upon completion.
Description https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Please review and accept the Single Point of Contact.
2. Review and accept the Q&A Board Information.
3. Bidders must read and accept the Statement of Work for this IFB.
4. Bidders must read and accept the Base Service Contract.
5. Bidders must read and accept the Exhibit A - Standard Terms and Conditions
6. Review and accept the Montana Prevailing Wage Requirements information.
7. Review and accept the Insurance Requirements, as provided.
8. Review and accept the Vendor Registration information.
9. Review and accept the Montana Time Zone Information.
10. Review and accept the Registration with the Secretary of State information.
11. Review and accept the Debarment information.
12. Review and accept the IFB General Information.
13. Please review and accept warranties language for services.
14. Review and accept the All-or-None award information.
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Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event.
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1:
Instructions:
1.1 Bidder must complete and upload the attached Business Information document.
1.2 Bidder must download and review the attached Cost Proposal document. Thoroughly address each item in the document and upload to this question.
1.3 Contract must have a minimum of two (2) years of commercial weed control experience. Provide three (3) references, including name and contact information for the type of work that is asked for in this solicitation. The work must have been performed within the last five (5) years.
1.4 Vendor must upload a copy of the herbicide applicator's license.
Group 2: Verification of Nondiscrimination Against Firearms Entities/Trade Associations.
Instructions:
Offeror’s certification is made in compliance with and in reference to 30-20-301, MCA and the terms defined therein. If Offeror determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to Offeror or the contract to be awarded under this RFP, Offeror shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for such determination.
2.1
Offeror does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded under this solicitation; and b. Offeror will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of any contract it is awarded as a result of this solicitation.
2.2 The Contractor determines the provisions of 30-20-301, MCA do not apply to the contract, the Contractor shall submit a statement setting forth in detail the basis for such determination.
2.3 Please confirm whether you are a governmental entity, are not a “company” that exists to make a profit or are a company with fewer than 10 full-time employees.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery
S1 Cost per estimated infested wetted acre 1 LS - Lump Sum
Input the cost per estimated infested wetted acre from the cost proposal.
S2 Optional Site Assessment Fee 1 LS - Lump Sum
Bidders must provide a site assessments are to be completed each season prior to commencing the work as detailed in the Scope of Work.
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