Twin falls fuels herbicide application

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform herbicide application services across approximately 34,522 acres in multiple Idaho counties. The solicitation (140L2625Q0033) requires a contractor to apply imazapic and aminopyralid herbicides using GPS-guided equipment across five distinct land parcels, with a focus on pre-emergent treatment before fall grass germination. Qualified offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess professional applicator licenses, with evaluation criteria focusing on prior relevant experience, technical capability, and price. Quotes are due by June 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm Eastern and must be submitted via email to cdodson@blm.gov. The BLM will assess contractors based on their ability to complete herbicide application within nine working days, considering factors such as equipment capabilities, safety plans, and compliance with fire prevention regulations.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112, with a size standard of $9.5 million, targeting businesses specializing in soil preparation and cultivation services. The contract is structured as an "All or None" procurement with an estimated start date of August 1, 2025, and an actual application start date of September 3, 2025. The project will involve treating areas in Owyhee, Blaine, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties, with herbicide application rates ranging from 6-8 ounces per acre and requiring three gallons of water diluent. The contractor will need to procure and apply 1,900 gallons of imazapic herbicide, 540 gallons of aminopyralid herbicide, and 260 gallons of adjuvant. Performance will be tracked using differentially corrected GPS systems, with payment based on GPS-verified treatment areas, and the contractor must adhere to EPA guidelines, herbicide label instructions, and specific BLM environmental and safety regulations.