HELENA/LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL FORESTS-Ground Based Noxious Weed Spraying

Contractor Questions Have been Extened Until July 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM MDT.  Please e-mail to laustad@fs.fed.us

All Other Terms and Conditions Shall Remain The Same.

This statement of work consists of ground based application of herbicide to control targeted noxious weeds on lands administered by the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forests in the following counties: (HNF) Lewis & Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Powell, Meager; (LCNF) Lewis & Clark, Meager, Judith Basin, Teton, Cascade, Pondera, Fergus, Wheatland, Choteau, Glacier, Golden Valley, Sweet Grass, Park. The work to be performed includes mixing and applying the specified herbicide to the target weed(s) and completing and submitting government provided application, treatment and/or inventory records.

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licensing, supervision, workman's compensation, unemployment insurance, and transportation to accomplish weed treatment and weed inventory projects. Equipment being used for the requirements under this contract shall be cleaned prior to entering the Forest and cleaning may be required between sites. Supply of water may or may not be available in the local area of work, if not; the contractor will be required to furnish water. The government will provide the herbicide, surfactants, and dyes used by the contractor.

 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Services covered under this Performance Work Statement and contract are to be performed during the base year July 2, 2012 (or when awarded) through May 31, 2013, and with the possibility of three option years ending no later than May 31, 2016. Work shall commence when target plants are actively growing and weather conditions make them most susceptible to herbicide effects as per the manufacturers' recommendations. Individual task orders will identify specific start work and completion dates. Work will generally begin on or around June 1st of each year.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Project areas that are included under this contract are all Forest Service administered lands within the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forest. Each task order shall be accompanied with specific project area location map(s).

Multiple Awards Are Anticipated

Bidders will have the Opportunity To Bid on;
Lewis & Clark National Forest - Inventory with ELECTRONIC inventory data collection Lewis and Clark National Forest - Treatment without Electronic Data Collection
Lewis & Clark National Forest-Treatment with Electronic Data Collection

Helena National Forest - Treatment with ELECTRONIC data collection
Helena National Forest - Treatment without electronic data collection
Helena National Forest-Inventory with Electronic Inventory Data Collection


AGAR 452.216-73 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)
During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2500.00, but not in excess of $999,999 for the duration of the contracts.

This statement of work consists of ground based application of herbicide to control targeted noxious weeds on lands administered by the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forests in the following counties: (HNF) Lewis & Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Powell, Meager; (LCNF) Lewis & Clark, Meager, Judith Basin, Teton, Cascade, Pondera, Fergus, Wheatland, Choteau, Glacier, Golden Valley, Sweet Grass, Park. The work to be performed includes mixing and applying the specified herbicide to the target weed(s) and completing and submitting government provided application, treatment and/or inventory records.

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licensing, supervision, workman's compensation, unemployment insurance, and transportation to accomplish weed treatment and weed inventory projects. Equipment being used for the requirements under this contract shall be cleaned prior to entering the Forest and cleaning may be required between sites. Supply of water may or may not be available in the local area of work, if not; the contractor will be required to furnish water. The government will provide the herbicide, surfactants, and dyes used by the contractor.

 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Services covered under this Performance Work Statement and contract are to be performed during the base year July 2, 2012 (or when awarded) through May 31, 2013, and with the possibility of three option years ending no later than May 31, 2016. Work shall commence when target plants are actively growing and weather conditions make them most susceptible to herbicide effects as per the manufacturers' recommendations. Individual task orders will identify specific start work and completion dates. Work will generally begin on or around June 1st of each year.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Project areas that are included under this contract are all Forest Service administered lands within the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forest. Each task order shall be accompanied with specific project area location map(s).

Multiple Awards Are Anticipated

Bidders will have the Opportunity To Bid on;
Lewis & Clark National Forest - Inventory with ELECTRONIC inventory data collection Lewis and Clark National Forest - Treatment without Electronic Data Collection
Lewis & Clark National Forest-Treatment with Electronic Data Collection

Helena National Forest - Treatment with ELECTRONIC data collection
Helena National Forest - Treatment without electronic data collection
Helena National Forest-Inventory with Electronic Inventory Data Collection


AGAR 452.216-73 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)
During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2500.00, but not in excess of $999,999 for the duration of the contracts.

A complete Solicitation Package Will Be Provided As Soon As Possible.
Bids will be due Approximately July 16, 2012.

A complete Solicitation Package Will Be Provided within the next two Weeks.

Bids will be due Approximately July 16, 2012.

This statement of work consists of ground based application of herbicide to control targeted noxious weeds on lands administered by the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forests in the following counties: (HNF) Lewis & Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Powell, Meager; (LCNF) Lewis & Clark, Meager, Judith Basin, Teton, Cascade, Pondera, Fergus, Wheatland, Choteau, Glacier, Golden Valley, Sweet Grass, Park. The work to be performed includes mixing and applying the specified herbicide to the target weed(s) and completing and submitting government provided application, treatment and/or inventory records.

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licensing, supervision, workman's compensation, unemployment insurance, and transportation to accomplish weed treatment and weed inventory projects. Equipment being used for the requirements under this contract shall be cleaned prior to entering the Forest and cleaning may be required between sites. Supply of water may or may not be available in the local area of work, if not; the contractor will be required to furnish water. This statement of work consists of completing tasks in accordance with Section V, and the performance requirements summary in Section VII.

The government will provide the herbicide, surfactants, and dyes used by the contractor.

 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Services covered under this Performance Work Statement and contract are to be performed during the base year July 2, 2012 (or when awarded) through May 31, 2013, and with the possibility of three option years ending no later than May 31, 2016. Work shall commence when target plants are actively growing and weather conditions make them most susceptible to herbicide effects as per the manufacturers' recommendations. Individual task orders will identify specific start work and completion dates. Work will generally begin on or around June 1st of each year.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Project areas that are included under this contract are all Forest Service administered lands within the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forest. Each task order shall be accompanied with specific project area location map(s).

Multiple Awards Are Anticipated

Bidders will have the Opportunity To Bid on;
Lewis & Clark National Forest - Inventory with ELECTRONIC inventory data collection Lewis and Clark National Forest - Treatment without electronic data collection
Helena National Forest - Treatment with ELECTRONIC data collection
Helena National Forest - Treatment without electronic data collection

AGAR 452.216-73 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)
During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2500.00, but not in excess of $500,000.00 for the duration of the contracts.

A Complete Solicitation Package Will Be Available By June 12, 2012