Native Plant Prop. , Delivery, & Install IDIQ - BOR

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to solicit a multiple-award IDIQ contract for native plant propagation, delivery, and installation services with a response deadline of June 24, 2026. The anticipated contract ceiling is $2.5 million across a five-year ordering period plus a six-month extension option, with a $25,000 minimum (10% floor). No set-aside applies.

Work encompasses collection and propagation of locally adapted native plants in container sizes ranging from 10 cubic inch plugs to 30-inch deep treepots, with lead times from 30 days to 12 months depending on species and size. The contractor must transport and deliver plants to five Central Utah Project watersheds—Diamond Fork, Duchesne/Strawberry, Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, and Provo River/Utah Lake—with the majority of work at the Middle Strawberry River Restoration Project near Fruitland, Utah. Installation must follow vegetation community prescriptions across wetland, riparian, and upland categories, with densities ranging from 1–4 feet on center for wetland species to 10–20 feet on center for trees. The 30-species plant materials list and installation specifications are detailed in the draft PWS.

Place of performance is primarily near Fruitland, Utah, with access via minimally maintained rural roads and dirt tracks requiring ATV/UTV travel. The contractor must provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, vehicles, protective equipment, food, water, lodging, and safety planning; the government provides ground preparation, restroom facilities, maps, and restoration plans.

Performance is anticipated from September 2026 through August 2031. Task orders will be competed among IDIQ holders and evaluated on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria. NAICS code is 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production). Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement (maximum five pages) to johnny_lyons@ios.doi.gov by June 24, 2026, at 10:00 am MT, including company information, business size and socioeconomic status, demonstrated experience in native plant propagation and installation, and technical capability to provide Earthworks-ready Caterpillar equipment when required.