Milan-Non-Native Invasive Vegetation Treatment

The Tennessee Army National Guard is requesting bids for non-native invasive vegetation treatment at the Volunteer Training Site-Milan in Carroll and Gibson Counties, with bids due October 1, 2026, and written questions due September 24, 2026. A mandatory site visit is required before bid submission.

The scope involves removal and destruction of kudzu infestation covering 7.87 acres in the Cantonment Area using cut-and-stem/stump-treat methodology with herbicide application within 5–10 minutes of cutting. The contractor must submit a project work plan within 45 days of Notice to Proceed, conduct a kick-off meeting within 14 days, and complete all vegetation removal field work within a 17-month performance period, optimally finishing in late summer to early fall. A final project report is due within 18 months of Notice to Proceed. Monthly progress reports are required throughout the contract period at no additional payment.

The contractor must have at least 2 years of full-time experience in invasive plant control, be familiar with kudzu identification and control, and employ a Tennessee-certified pesticide applicator for all herbicide treatments. All herbicides must be on the TNARNG Authorized Use List or approved for addition prior to application. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies.

The estimated contract value is $51,000 over an 18-month initial term, with an optional 180-day extension; the maximum contract term, including all renewals or extensions, shall not exceed 60 months. All prices are fixed for the contract term. Payment is structured as follows: 5 percent upon kick-off meeting completion, 5 percent for meeting minutes, 5 percent for project work plan submission, 75 percent upon completion of vegetation removal and stump treatment, and 10 percent upon final report submission.

The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, be properly licensed under Tennessee's Contractors Licensing Act, and be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Contract commencement is October 15, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to Nicole Leckner at 629-332-6127 or nicole.leckner@tn.gov.