C24554002 Helicopter Herbicide Treatment

The California Department of Parks and Recreation Oceano Dunes District is seeking bids for Helicopter Herbicide Treatment, reference number C24554002. The district requires herbicide treatments for the control of the exotic invasive weed perennial veldt grass (Ehrharta calycina), to be broadcast aerially using a helicopter with a boom sprayer. The anticipated performance period of the contract is from November 2024 through March 2026. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) includes three primary treatment areas totaling 443 acres and one bid alternate area of 51 acres. Bids are due by June 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time at the Oceano Dunes District Office. Bidders must provide cost breakdowns for each treatment area and application, and the state reserves the right to eliminate treatment areas if costs exceed available funding.

The DVBE Participation Requirement for this solicitation has been waived, however the DVBE incentive still applies. There is no minimum DVBE participation requirement. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with the prescribed requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the IFB does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify an award value or budget range.