Sheep creek herbicide weeds treatment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform herbicide weed treatment on approximately 2,390 acres in Elko County, Nevada. The project involves ground-based application of specific herbicide treatments targeting noxious weeds such as Scotch thistle, perennial pepperweed, hoary cress, and Russian knapweed. Contractors must possess a current Nevada Professional Applicator License and demonstrate technical capabilities including GPS data collection, equipment specifications, and safety protocols. The solicitation will be evaluated using a best value, trade-off process that prioritizes technical capabilities and past performance over price. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Matthew B. Merritt by March 24, 2025, at 1700 local time, with the solicitation number 140L3925Q0023.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 with a size standard of $11.5 million. The project area is located approximately 25 miles north-northeast of Battle Mountain, spanning challenging terrain with elevations between 5,000 and 6,700 feet. The period of performance is scheduled from June 2, 2025, to July 18, 2025, during which contractors will apply two distinct tank mix treatments: a Terrestrial Tank Mix covering 2,312 acres and a Water's Edge Tank Mix for 78 acres near intermittent streams. Specific requirements include using approved herbicide formulations like 2,4-D and Chlorsulfuron, maintaining precise application documentation, and implementing strict environmental protection measures. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, chemicals, labor, and ensure a minimum of 95% target species treatment coverage while adhering to federal and state regulations.