DNR Site Preparation Ground Herbicide - Olympic Region

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #3254, a ground herbicide site preparation contract for the Olympic Region, covering 14 distinct units totaling 628 acres across Clallam County, Jefferson County, and Clallam Bay CDP. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform ground herbicide application using backpack sprayers between July 14, 2025, and August 1, 2025. Bidders must possess a Washington State Farm Labor Contractors License and a United States Department of Labor Farm Labor Contractors License, and must field a crew of 10-14 workers with a licensed Commercial Operator or Applicator. Key deliverables include precise herbicide mixing and application following specific environmental and technical guidelines, with strict adherence to application techniques and conditions. The bid submission deadline is July 1, 2025, at 10:30 PM PST, with bidders required to be registered in Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) system. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with licensing, crew composition, technical capabilities, and adherence to environmental and safety standards, with a maximum pricing threshold of $250 per acre.

The DNR strongly encourages participation from minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and small businesses, offering potential scoring advantages for these categories. The contract includes provisions for performance security and comprehensive insurance requirements, with potential for contract cancellation. Funding will be sourced from state dollars, and payment will be determined by actual acres treated and specific herbicide application rates. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract suggests a competitive bidding environment with opportunities for diverse business types. The total contract value is not precisely defined, but with 628 acres at a maximum rate of $250 per acre, the potential contract value could approach $157,000, subject to actual acres treated and final bid rates. Bidders must comply with state nondiscrimination policies and worker rights provisions, and the contract includes preferences that may provide advantages to small and veteran-owned businesses.