Aerial Herbicide Application Schofield Barracks HI

Colorado State University's Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform aerial herbicide application at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The procurement involves treating up to 1,500 acres of impact area primarily comprised of guinea grass, an invasive species, using helicopter application due to the area being a dudded impact zone containing sensitive high explosive ammunition. The contractor must utilize Roundup Promax at three quarts per acre with a water conditioner, and must possess a Hawaii Commercial Applicators license. The herbicide application is scheduled for one week in February 2026, with a backup week in March 2026, subject to weather and training requirements. The bid is due on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time, with an estimated contract period from contract execution through April 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for up to four additional years. The project requires precise GPS data and map reporting, strict adherence to safety and environmental guidelines, and coordination with Range Operations.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from small businesses, including minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must complete a self-certification form to identify their business classification and can potentially qualify under various small business designations such as Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Insurance requirements are substantial, including aviation liability insurance of at least $2 million, workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The contract is structured as a fixed-cost arrangement, with pricing to be held firm for the initial year and potential adjustments in subsequent years based on indices like CPI or PPI. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and specialized nature of the project suggest a significant contract value for the selected vendor who can meet the stringent technical and operational specifications.