Services for Arroyo Colorado Vegetation Management

The International Boundary and Water Commission is soliciting proposals to provide vegetation management services along the Arroyo Colorado waterway in Harlingen, Texas between US 77 Business and Cemetery Road. Offerors must propose unit prices to remove up to 76 acres of non-native vegetation over 120 days and reestablish native plants in accordance with the performance work statement, vegetation management plan, and revegetation plan. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price, with award made to the responsible bidder whose offer conforms to the solicitation and provides the best value. The deadline for questions is October 16, 2020 and proposals are due by October 23, 2020 at 3:00pm Mountain Time.

This requirement has been set aside for small businesses. The primary NAICS code is 561730 and the work will be performed along the Arroyo Colorado Floodway in Harlingen, Texas over a one-year base period and four optional years. There is no incumbent contractor identified. Minimum qualifications require at least five years of relevant experience on projects valued at 85% or more of the bid price for this effort.