Fish Creek WMA Ventenata-Biocontrol

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting bids on biocontrol services for Ventenata management at Fish Creek Wildlife Management Area under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

The scope encompasses biocontrol services related to Ventenata (a noxious weed) management, including assessments, spraying, and environmental revegetation activities at the Wildlife Management Area. Bidders must review and accept the Scope of Work, standard terms and conditions, and warranty provisions. Montana law (30-20-301, MCA) requires certification of nondiscrimination against firearm entities as a condition of bid eligibility.

Bidders must submit a comprehensive cost proposal combining three components into an overall cost figure. All additional associated costs, including anti-drift expenses, must be specified within the bid rather than as separate line items; the State will not be responsible for costs omitted from the proposal. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% payment upon award.

The bid opened July 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT and remains sealed until the closing deadline. No specific contract term or total item quantities are identified in the solicitation. Inquiries regarding the opportunity should be directed to Rhonda Peters at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or 406-444-3320. eMACS Help Desk support for vendor registration and response submission is available at 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov.