Purchase and Application of ProcellaCOR herbicide for Invasive Weed Treatment at Cape Meares Lake

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase and application of ProcellaCOR herbicide to treat Eurasian Watermilfoil at Cape Meares Lake in Tillamook County. The primary objective is to eradicate invasive aquatic vegetation to restore angling and boating opportunities, eliminate safety hazards, and prevent the spread of Eurasian Watermilfoil to other water bodies. The contract requires a qualified contractor to provide herbicide and conduct two treatment applications between July 1 and August 15, 2023, targeting the entire 1,034.64 acre-foot lake using 1,551.96 prescription doses per unit of herbicide. Bidders must possess specific qualifications, including an Oregon Pesticide Applicator License with an Aquatic Endorsement and a PRO Certified ProcellaCOR Specialist certificate. The bid is due by June 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with ODFW planning to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. ODFW will provide coverage under an existing Department of Environmental Quality Pesticide permit and coordinate public outreach for the project.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The maximum contract value is $77,071.28, which covers the herbicide, labor, equipment use, and travel for the two scheduled applications. Payment will be made upon submission and approval of itemized invoices by ODFW, with no reimbursement for expenses outside the defined scope. The contract includes provisions for potential amendments to add or delete work within the original project parameters. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract requires strict adherence to technical specifications, including the use of ProcellaCOR herbicide and precise application methodologies. The project is specifically focused on invasive weed management in Cape Meares Lake, with clear geographical and procedural boundaries defined in the ITB and accompanying contract documents.