Ninepipe WMA Weed Spraying

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is soliciting bids for a weed control services contract at the Ninepipe Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Charlo, Montana. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a contractor to provide all necessary equipment and labor for weed spraying on an "As Needed" basis for up to three years. Bidders must have a minimum of two years of commercial weed control experience and provide three references for similar work completed within the last five years. The bid is scheduled to open on 4/27/2022 at 3:00 PM MDT and close on 5/11/2022 at 5:00 PM MDT, with a sealed bid period extending to 5/12/2022 at 1:30 PM MDT. Contractors are required to submit a per-acre cost that comprehensively covers contractor time, materials, and reporting for all specified areas in the Scope of Work. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 1624 for Environmental Services - Weed Spraying, with Amanda Battin serving as the point of contact and reachable at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, indicating standard government payment protocols. Potential contractors must complete several prerequisite steps, including reviewing insurance requirements and completing vendor registration. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract allows for weed control services over a three-year period, suggesting potential flexibility in scope and compensation. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors interested in bidding must carefully review all attached documents, meet the minimum qualifications, and ensure compliance with the specified submission guidelines and insurance requirements before the stated deadlines.