BLM FY25 soda springs cut stump treatment

The Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center is seeking a contractor to perform noxious weed removal and riparian restoration services as part of the FY25 Soda Springs Cut Stump Treatment project. The contractor must hand cut with chainsaws and immediately spray Salt Cedar, Russian olive, and Siberian Elm trees and stumps with BLM-approved herbicides across 14 acres of land. The work requires the contractor to be a licensed commercial applicator certified by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to apply herbicides, and only specific herbicides from the BLM's approved list may be used, with products near water requiring aquatic labels. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis with evaluation factors including relevant project experience, technical capability, and price. The solicitation was posted on May 30, 2025, with quotes due by June 17, 2025, at 1000 Mountain Daylight Time.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry. The contract offers two pricing options: Option 1 includes cut, spray, and pile services, while Option 2 involves cut and spray services only, providing contractors flexibility in their bidding approach. The period of performance runs from August 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, spanning two months during the late summer season. The work site is located approximately 27 miles south of Cuba in Sandoval County, New Mexico, despite the project name referencing Soda Springs. The project encompasses 14 acres of land requiring invasive species removal and restoration activities. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges were identified in the solicitation documents.