Powhatan Wavyleaf Treatment 2024

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is seeking a contractor to perform treatments on invasive wavyleaf grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) through foliar application with backpack sprayers at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan County, Virginia. The work consists of successfully identifying and treating small patches of wavyleaf grass scattered across an approximately 150-acre area of overgrown forested habitat. The contractor will be required to obtain proper certifications, clean equipment, avoid sensitive areas, maintain application records, and complete the work before August 31, 2024. A site visit is encouraged, and bids must be submitted on a per-acre basis, inclusive of all costs. The successful bidder will be required to provide advanced notice before beginning work and maintain complete herbicide application records.

The contract will be awarded on a cost-per-acre basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to conduct tests, make evaluations, and reject any or all bids. The contract has a 60-day cancellation clause and will result in a single purchase order with the applicable eVA transaction fee. No subcontracting is allowed without prior written consent, and the contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all contract requirements. The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges.