MT-clark canyon weed spraying

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation seeks weed control and invasive species treatment services at Clark Canyon Dam and Reservoir near Dillon, Montana, with quotes due June 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time. This is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Clark Canyon Dam and Reservoir, Montana. The contract covers approximately 200+ acres annually using ground-based equipment (UTV/ATV and backpack spraying) and aerial herbicide applications. The base period runs one year with four one-year option periods and a six-month extension option. Pricing is fixed at $200 per acre for UTV/ATV spraying and $5 per acre for backpack spraying; contractors must submit a price schedule indicating quantities for each service type across all contract periods.

The contractor must hold a current Montana commercial pesticide applicator license and have at least one field season of experience spraying Montana noxious weeds. The contractor must demonstrate ability to identify target invasive species in all development stages. Treatment must be conducted June through September for ground applications and September through October for aerial applications, with 75–80% treatment efficacy required. Key responsibilities include coordinating with Reclamation personnel on treatment priorities, maintaining daily application records, establishing photo points to monitor treatment effectiveness, avoiding water surfaces, protecting non-target vegetation, and properly disposing of pesticide containers per federal and state law.

Required insurance includes workers' compensation ($100,000 minimum), general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability ($200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence). Questions must be submitted at least 48 business hours prior to closing. Electronic quotes only are accepted via email to michael_hirsch@ios.doi.gov in a single PDF document. NAICS code is 561730, Weed Control and Fertilizing Services, with a $9.5 million size standard.