Aerial Helicopter Herbicide Application

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is conducting a limited solicitation (FWP-LimtSol-2019-0219-1) for aerial helicopter herbicide application services in Sanders County, specifically targeting noxious Whitetop weeds on the Full Curl Wildlife Management Area. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor with a current commercial applicator's license to perform aerial weed spraying using a helicopter. The solicitation was posted on May 9, 2019, with a proposal submission deadline of May 30, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. Vendors were required to complete several prerequisites, including reviewing and accepting all terms and conditions and general requirements. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive aerial herbicide application service designed to control invasive plant species, with work scheduled to be performed early in the following spring. Interested contractors were instructed to provide a total project cost that encompasses all associated service expenses, with payment terms set at Net 30.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract was ultimately awarded to AV8-ORR Helicopter Services. The solicitation did not provide a specific budget range or award value, but required vendors to submit a comprehensive cost proposal for the aerial weed spraying service. The contract involves a single service line item for herbicide application, with the primary contact being Kari Shinn, who can be reached at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249 for any additional inquiries. The procurement was specific to Ravalli County, Montana, with the work to be performed in Sanders County, indicating a localized and targeted approach to vegetation management on the Full Curl Wildlife Management Area. No information was provided about integration with existing infrastructure or technology, suggesting this is a standalone herbicide application service.