Boise district broadcast seeding #2

The Bureau of Land Management's Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform broadcast seeding services across approximately 80,000 total acres in Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties. The solicitation (140L2625Q0010) requires applying four different seed mixes of sagebrush, grasses, and forbs using Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) navigation equipment with 1-2 meter accuracy. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability to apply seed mixes uniformly, provide comprehensive work plans, and adhere to strict environmental and safety regulations. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, prior relevant experience, past performance, and pricing. Quotes are due on February 24, 2025, by 12pm Eastern via email, and all offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a $9.5 million size standard, targeting approximately 39,693 acres of actual seeding across four distinct paddock mixes totaling 181,330 pounds of seed. The performance period is estimated at 20 days, with an anticipated start date of March 15, 2025, contingent on weather conditions and seed availability. Seeding must occur when wind gusts are under 15 mph and preferably with snow coverage, using specialized seed tanks with agitation systems capable of operating in rough mountainous terrain. The project area is located near Midvale and Emmett, Idaho, at elevations between 2,300-5,900 feet. Contractors will be required to pick up seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse in Boise and will be paid based on actual acreage seeded within designated boundaries.