Region 5 Noxious Weed Control

The State of Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking qualified contractors to provide noxious weed control services across FWP's Region 5, located in Billings, Montana, in Yellowstone County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB), issued by the State Procurement Services Division on March 18, 2026, solicits herbicide application and weed control services for Parks and Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), with the state retaining discretion to add or remove service sites as needed. The procurement includes two service line items: cost per estimated infested wetted acre (S1) and an optional site assessment fee (S2), with mandatory site assessments required each season before work commences. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years of commercial weed control experience, provide three references for work completed within the last five years, and submit a copy of the herbicide applicator's license. Pricing shall be submitted as a lump sum cost per estimated infested wetted acre through a cost proposal document, with payment terms of net 30 days and no discounts available. The IFB opened on March 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids remaining sealed until the closing time. Evaluation will be based on vendor qualifications, experience, references, and cost proposals; the procurement is categorized under commodity codes 1624 (Environmental Services - Weed Spraying) and 1607 (Environmental Services - Fertilizer Services).

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular organizational types or disadvantaged enterprises, though all contractors must comply with Montana prevailing wage requirements, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, register as vendors with the Secretary of State, and adhere to Montana nondiscrimination statutes related to firearm entities. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents. The contract award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available materials. Interested parties with questions or requiring additional information should contact the primary procurement contact, Amanda Battin, at Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov or by phone at 406-444-9665.