CO- browns park cheatgrass treatment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform cheatgrass treatment services at Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado. The project involves applying Rejuvra herbicide to 580 acres of cheatgrass-invaded lands in Zone 5, located west of the Swinging Bridge on the south side of the Green River. Contractors must provide Colorado herbicide application licensing and demonstrate technical capabilities through detailed project references. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capabilities, experience, past performance, and price, with technical factors being weighted more heavily than price. Quotes are due by May 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Dana Arnold.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract performance period runs from July 9, 2025, to September 6, 2025, with a delivery date of September 6, 2025. Contractors are required to use only high-clearance 4x4 vehicles, avoid off-road driving, and take precautions to protect the sensitive ecosystem near the Colorado-Utah-Wyoming border. The treatment requires applying Rejuvra herbicide at 5 oz/acre without surfactant, with potential supplemental use of Plateau herbicide at 6 oz/acre with methylated seed oil. Contractors must provide comprehensive spring and fall summary reports with GPS maps, daily herbicide logs, and project data, ensuring minimal environmental impact while controlling cheatgrass invasion.