Apishapa SWA Cheatgrass Treatment

Colorado Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is soliciting documented quotes for aerial herbicide cheatgrass treatment at Apishapa State Wildlife Area under DQ1 PMAA 2027_0127, with written questions due November 3, 2026 and quotations due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. MST. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses may receive a 5% bid preference if officially registered with the Center for Veteran Enterprise and they submit proper documentation. Resident bidders receive preference over nonresident bidders, and all work must be completed within Colorado.

The scope covers large-scale aerial application of indaziflam (Rejuvra) and imazapic across approximately 2,000 acres of grassland and shrubland to reduce cheatgrass and improve habitat for pronghorn, mule deer, and bighorn sheep. The state will supply 37.5 gallons of previously purchased Rejuvra, sufficient for 960 acres. Bids require per-acre pricing under two scenarios: state-supplied Rejuvra with vendor-supplied imazapic and surfactant, and fully vendor-supplied herbicides and surfactant. Bidders must submit a completed Submission Form, a qualifications questionnaire, pattern testing documentation, and at least two references from organizations with similar work in the past five years. The Department may increase or decrease acreage based on the set-aside budget and may add related goods or services.

Work begins November 11, 2026 and must be completed by June 30, 2027. Payment is a lump sum made after project completion, with invoices due within 10 business days of herbicide application and a net 45 payment policy. Evaluation considers the qualifications questionnaire, references, pattern testing, and price, on a pass/fail or most advantageous basis. Contractors with below-standard performance ratings with the State will not be considered. The Department may award to single or multiple bidders. Bids are subject to Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and standard insurance requirements.