Herbicide Application - BLM IDAHO

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is soliciting herbicide application services to treat approximately 7,447 acres of federal lands across three fire areas: MM97 Fire (4,071 acres), South Coy Fire (293 acres), and Blackstone Fire (3,083 acres) located in Elmore, Ada, and Owyhee Counties. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, herbicides, and adjuvants necessary for comprehensive noxious weed treatment using Imazapic herbicide at 7 ounces per acre with adjuvants at 8 ounces per acre. Key requirements include holding a current Idaho Commercial Applicator's License, utilizing Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) tracking technology, and strict adherence to environmental safety guidelines including maximum wind speeds of 6 mph and temperatures not exceeding 85°F. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis using four factors: Technical Capability, Applicant Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. Quotes are due by September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted via email to cdodson@blm.gov.

This solicitation operates under an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 115112 for Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating services. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contractor must complete all herbicide applications within seven calendar days, with work beginning within three days of notification from the Contracting Officer's Representative and an anticipated application start date of October 15, 2025. A pre-work meeting is scheduled for approximately September 19, 2025, and contractors must purchase imazapic herbicide prior to the application start date. The work involves treating varied terrain including hilly and steep landscapes across federal lands managed by the BLM, with performance locations specifically mapped across the three designated fire areas in southern Idaho. Payment will be made on a per-acre basis contingent upon successful completion of spray operations, accurate GPS tracking, and submission of comprehensive application documentation.