Bitterroot Nat'l Forest Backcountry Invasive Plant Control

January 10, 2011:  It is anticipated that the solicitation will be posted on this website within the week.  Please be advised that a Pre-Quote Conference is scheduled for January 31, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor's Office in Hamilton, MT.  Please notify Contracting Officer Loren Ebner at 406-329-3858, if you plan on attending this meeting.

Bitterroot National Forest, Backcountry Invasive Plant Control.  The Forest Service anticipates awarding a contract for invasive species control on the Bitterroot National Forest.  The services include control of noxious weeds in specfied areas, with a large percentage of the work being performed in wilderness areas that preclude the use of motorized equipment, and requiring the transport of supplies by foot or pack animal.  Target noxious weeds for this contract include a variety of different species, and will be specified in the specifications, however, the most common species to be treated are rush skeletonweed and spotted knapweed.  The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and necessary equipment to accomplish the tasks stated in the solicitation.  It is estimated that the solicitation will be posted on this website in early January.  A pre-proposal conference will be scheduled and details of that meeting will be posted on this website when a date is selected.