Conway Robinson Wavy Leaf Treatment

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a contractor to perform treatments on invasive wavyleaf grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) through foliar application with backpack sprayers at Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville, VA. The work consists of successfully identifying and treating patches of wavyleaf grass within an approximately 6-acre transect, across the jurisdictions of Prince William County and Fredericksburg City. Two treatments will be required, separated by at least 4 weeks, with one treatment in June and the second in July. All work must be completed by July 31, 2024. The contractor must have a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, Pesticide Business License, and Certificate of Insurance. Bids must include an all-inclusive per-acre price for chemicals, labor, and any mobilization fees. The contract will be awarded on a cost per acre basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the purchasing office reserves the right to conduct tests, make evaluations, and reject any or all bids.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Possible award values or budget ranges are also not provided in the available documentation.