Chemical treatment of aquatic invasive plant ludwigia at palensky wildlife area

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a licensed aquatic pesticide applicator to perform chemical treatment of Ludwigia, an invasive aquatic plant, at Palensky Wildlife Area in Multnomah County. The procurement involves six semi-annual spray treatments from 2025-2027, with specific treatments scheduled in mid-July and September each year across approximately 55 acres of lake, inlets, and shoreline areas. The contractor must be capable of distinguishing native from non-native plants and will be required to use appropriate herbicides, apply a non-toxic dye during treatment, and avoid spraying native vegetation. Key deliverables include annual treatment summaries to be submitted by the end of each calendar year and a final written recommendation for future Ludwigia control. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was issued on February 4, 2025, with bids due by April 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, and a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with prior written approval required from both Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and ODFW for chemical selection.

The procurement includes provisions for Certified Disadvantaged Business participation, with opportunities for businesses certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Bidders must complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing their status and potential subcontracting opportunities with certified firms. The contract requires significant insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate), automobile liability ($1M), and pollution liability ($500K per occurrence/$1M aggregate). While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the compensation structure is defined as "not-to-exceed" with rates to be determined for each semi-annual spray treatment. The procurement includes a 10% price reduction preference for bids proposing goods fabricated or services performed entirely in Oregon. Contractors will be required to submit detailed invoices documenting services performed, including dates and personnel involved, with payments subject to state regulations and made only for completed and accepted deliverables.