Susie east herbicide weeds treatment

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Office is seeking a small business contractor to perform ground-based herbicide application for the Susie East Herbicide Treatment project in Elko County, Nevada. The solicitation (No. 140L3925R0003) requires a licensed Nevada Professional Applicator to treat approximately 4,606 acres of land, targeting noxious weeds such as Scotch thistle and Russian knapweed. Contractors must provide specialized equipment, work crews, and specific herbicide formulations, including 2,4-D and Chlorsulfuron with non-ionic surfactant and dye. The evaluation will prioritize technical capabilities and past performance over price, with offerors required to submit technical capabilities, past performance references, and pricing. Proposals are due by April 17, 2025, with a planned performance period from June 2, 2025 to July 18, 2025.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 with an $11.5 million size standard. The treatment area includes 4,508 acres of upland terrain and 98 acres near water sources, with varying landscape ranging from flat valley bottoms to steep hills with 15-45% slopes. Application methods will include ground-based techniques, potentially utilizing backpack spraying on steeper areas, with specific application rates of 32 ounces/acre of 2,4-D for terrestrial areas and 64 ounces/acre for water's edge treatments. The project is located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlin, Nevada, bordering Susie Creek and encompassing vegetation types such as Wyoming sagebrush and rabbitbrush shrublands. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental guidelines, including 10-25 foot buffer zones near water sources and comprehensive documentation requirements.