SFO-CFO invasive species management BPA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Idaho Region is seeking qualified contractors to provide invasive species management services across approximately 1.3 million acres of public lands in the Salmon and Challis Field Offices. The Request for Quote (RFQ) solicits professional services for herbicide application and inventory of noxious and invasive weed species using various equipment including ATVs, UTVs, trucks, boats, and backpack sprayers. Contractors must hold current Idaho Professional Pesticide Applicator licenses and provide comprehensive GPS tracking of all treatment activities. The government will supply herbicides, while contractors are responsible for providing equipment, labor, and transportation. Quotes are due by January 27, 2025 at 1200 Mountain Standard Time, with the solicitation targeting small businesses under NAICS code 541990.

The contract is not set aside for any specific designation and will cover multiple management zones across challenging terrain ranging from flat valley bottoms to steep mountainsides. The performance period spans five years, from February 4, 2025 to February 3, 2030, with the potential for multiple awards to different contractors. Treatment areas are divided into eight distinct zones across the Salmon and Challis Field Offices, including regions like Birch Creek, Lemhi, River North, River South, Big Lost, East Fork, Pahsimeroi, and Challis River Corridor. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-day basis for personnel and equipment configurations. The geographic scope encompasses diverse landscapes in Lemhi County, Idaho, with elevations reaching up to 12,657 feet and including various transportation routes and land management jurisdictions.