HUD FY 20 Release map2.pdf

This is a solicitation for herbicide release services on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest. The solicitation seeks fixed price quotes for ground broadcast spray application of herbicides to control woody shrubs, grasses and forbs on sites within the 2013 Rim Fire footprint. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Central California Acquisition Services Area is the contracting agency.

The solicitation requires services to commence by April 3, 2020 for a period of 25 calendar days. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies and labor to complete the project. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits and complying with various regulatory requirements including those pertaining to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, pesticide application and equipment cleaning. The contractor must also address various operational specifications involving application methods, protected areas, and inspection and acceptance criteria. The solicitation closes on March 26, 2020 and award is projected for March 30, 2020.