Canyon Ferry WMA Noxious Weed Management

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has issued a Limited Solicitation (FWP-LS-23-0127-A) for noxious weed control services at the Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located north of Townsend in Broadwater County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive weed management services, with specific requirements including a per-acre bid submission and a detailed Scope of Work. Contractors must possess a minimum of two years of commercial weed control experience and maintain a current Herbicide Applicator License. Required submission documents include a completed contractor information sheet, signed Scope of Work, current Herbicide Applicator License, detailed work experience, and two professional references. The solicitation opened on 3/22/2023 at 1:00 PM MDT and will close on 4/12/2023 at 5:00 PM MDT, with Amanda Battin serving as the primary contact point at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract falls under commodity code 1624 for Environmental Services - Weed Spraying, with payment terms established at Net 30. While no specific budget or funding source details are provided in the documentation, the procurement is structured as a per-acre bid for weed control services. The solicitation suggests a preference for contractors with demonstrable commercial weed management experience and professional credentials. No information is available regarding incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Potential bidders should carefully review the Scope of Work and ensure they meet the minimum qualifications, including the Herbicide Applicator License requirement and the two-year commercial weed control experience prerequisite.