Fleecer WMA Weed Treatment

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. FWP-IFB-22-0271) for herbicide treatment of noxious weeds on the Fleecer Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located southwest of Butte. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide weed management services using either a helicopter applicator or drone for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Bidders must have a minimum of two years of commercial weed control experience, provide three professional references, and upload a current herbicide applicator's license. The solicitation requires contractors to submit a signed and completed Scope of Work document and provide a per-acre bid for weed treatment. Key deliverables include comprehensive documentation of previous similar work performed within the last five years and proof of appropriate licenses for drone or helicopter operation. The bid was opened on 6/6/2022 at 2:00 AM MDT and will close on 6/20/2022 at 5:00 PM MDT, with sealed bids held until 6/21/2022 at 1:30 PM MDT.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. The contract uses Net 30 payment terms and will be conducted in US Dollars. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation is classified under commodity code 1636 for Environmental Services. The geographic scope is limited to the Fleecer Mountain Wildlife Management Area near Divide, Montana, which is located in Big Horn County. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements were mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders will be evaluated based on their qualifications, experience in weed control, technical capabilities for herbicide application, and proposed per-acre pricing for the treatment services.