Owyhee fuel break mowing

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Office is seeking a small business contractor to perform mechanical mowing of approximately 1,012 acres of brush and grass in northeastern Humboldt County, Nevada. The solicitation, numbered 140L3925Q0032, requires a contractor to use at least two four-wheel drive tractors with 90+ horsepower and two rotary mowers capable of cutting a 13-foot swath to reduce vegetation to a height of 4-6 inches. Offerors will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing, with technical and past performance criteria weighted more heavily than price. The contract requires comprehensive environmental and safety provisions, including weed control, cultural resource protection, and fire prevention measures. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Matthew B. Merritt by April 17, 2025, at 1700 local time, with all questions to be sent via email to mbmerritt@blm.gov.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 with a $11.5 million size standard, and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract. The performance period is from September 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026, with work located approximately 65 miles north of Winnemucca, Nevada. The project area consists of generally flat terrain with sagebrush, shrubs, and grasses typical of the Great Basin region. Contractors must utilize GPS technology to navigate treatment boundaries and ensure equipment is clean and free of seeds. Payment will be made per acre treated, with provisions for partial payments, equipment inspection, progress meetings, and a final inspection. The project involves lands owned by the Bureau of Land Management, with the specific project area delineated on an included land status map.