Camp Swift Herbicide Application Services

The Texas Military Department (TMD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure herbicide application services to manage yaupon encroachment in environmentally sensitive areas at the Camp Swift Training Center located in Bastrop, Texas. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform herbicide application across approximately 105.7 acres. Key objectives include eradication of yaupon with minimal damage to non-target species. Vendors must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in herbicide projects in environmentally sensitive areas and provide a valid Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license. The initial contract term is 12 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Bids will be evaluated based on best value factors including price, compliance with specifications, delivery timeframe, and past vendor performance. Vendors must attend one of two mandatory site visits on July 30, 2024, submit any questions by August 5, 2024, and proposals are due by 11:00 AM CST on August 15, 2024, with a recent addendum extending the deadline to August 20, 2024.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget or award value is not disclosed. The solicitation is being issued in accordance with Texas Government Code 2155, and the jurisdiction involved is Bastrop County.