Nursery Soil Fumigation, Coeur d’Alene Nursery, Idaho Panhandle National Forests

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks soil fumigation services at the Coeur d'Alene Nursery in Idaho Panhandle National Forests, with quotations due July 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM Mountain Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 115112); the small business size standard is $9.5 million.

Place of performance is Dalton Gardens, Idaho. Work spans August 3 through October 30, 2026, covering approximately six acres of nursery tree bed soil (Field 10). The contractor must supply methyl bromide fumigant (MBC-33: 67% methyl bromide, 33% chloropicrin), personnel, equipment, and transportation. Technical requirements include injection to 6–8 inches depth at 360 pounds per acre, simultaneous coverage with totally impermeable film tarpaulin, and compliance with EPA label directions and worker protection standards. Work is subject to minimum 2 mph wind conditions and soil temperatures of at least 50°F at 6 inches depth. The contractor must obtain and maintain an Idaho State Applicator License and fumigation management plan on-site; the Government provides two trained material handlers to secure tarpaulin edges.

The contract is structured as a lump sum award with all costs included. Submission requirements include SF-1449 pricing, Applicator License copy, Work Plan and Schedule, Safety Plan, statement of ability to meet performance deadlines, and past performance information. Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing best value, evaluated on submitted documents, ability to meet the performance period, relevant past performance, and price fairness and reasonableness. Service Contract Labor Standards wage rates apply. Contracting Officer is Sarah L. Ackerman; questions should be directed to Julia Cohrs at 406-413-7201.