Minidoka and American Falls Weed Control Services

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking weed control services for the Minidoka and American Falls Dams in Idaho through a Sources Sought notice. The agency plans to issue a solicitation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items using simplified acquisition procedures. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive weed control services, including pre-emergent and post-emergent bare ground treatment, noxious weed control, woody vegetation control, lawn fertilization, and broadleaf control across multiple acres at both dam locations. Potential vendors must demonstrate the ability to maintain specific kill rates between 98-99%, use spray marker dyes, and conduct monthly inspections. Responses are due by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on February 18, 2025, and must include company information, business classification, a capability statement, and past performance documentation for up to three similar contracts completed within the past decade.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to small businesses under the $8 million size standard for NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services). The contract will cover weed control services from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030, spanning a total of 26.4 acres at Minidoka and 13.5 acres at American Falls for bare ground treatment. Additional service areas include 80.5 acres of noxious weed control at Minidoka, 31.7 acres at American Falls, 0.4 acres of woody vegetation control at Minidoka, 1.4 acres of lawn fertilization at American Falls, and 4.9 acres of broadleaf control. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and multi-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant investment in landscape and environmental maintenance for these critical infrastructure sites.