BDO BLM BPA wildfire noxious weed TRT

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking small businesses to provide noxious weed inventory and herbicide application services for the Paddock and Lava wildfire areas in Southwest Idaho. The solicitation (140L2625Q0008) aims to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with a base year and four option years, running from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. Contractors must possess a valid Idaho State Professional Applicator license with Agricultural Herbicide (AH) and Right-of-Way Herbicide (RW) certifications. The government will evaluate potential contractors based on five key factors: pesticide applicator certification, herbicide application equipment, past experience, past performance, and price. Quotes are due by February 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST, with the intention of making one or multiple BPA awards without further discussions.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5 million. The work will involve treating numerous noxious weed species across Adams, Valley, Washington, Gem, Indian Valley, Payette, Boise, and Owyhee counties in Idaho, using government-furnished herbicides and adjuvants. Treatment methods include spot and broadcast treatments using vehicle and backpack sprayers, with potential services for multiple fire-affected areas. The project will target invasive species such as Canada Thistle, Common Crupina, Dalmatian Toadflax, Houndstongue, and several other identified noxious weeds. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers a five-year period with potential for recurring annual treatments. Wage determinations for the counties involved have been established, with minimum wages set at $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026 guidelines.