Bitterroot National Forest, Ground-Based Invasive Plant Treatment IDIQ

June 15, 2011:  Pre-Proposal Conference Details:  The pre-proposal conference will be held on July 11, 2011 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor's Office, 1801 N. First St., Hamilton, MT 59840.  No organized field visit.  RSVP with Contracting Officer Loren Ebner at (406) 329-3858

Bitterroot National Forest, Ground-Based 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 specified areas, with the work being performed primarily along National Forest System roads on the Bitterroot National Forest.  Small amounts of 4-wheel drive roads and off road area will require treatment with UTVs.   The majority of the work will occur in Montana, but small amounts will occur in Idaho.  Target species will be identified in the solicitation.  The Contractor shall furnish labor, equipment, esupervision, 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 late June.  A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 11, 2011.  Additional details regarding the time and location will be posted on this website.