W912JV24C3002: Invasive Species Removal and Control at Camp Adair, Benton County, Oregon

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) W912JV24C3002 for invasive species removal and control services at Camp Adair, a 527-acre active military training installation located in Benton County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to remove and control woody and non-woody invasive plant species across a priority area of approximately 70 acres, with potential expansion up to 350 acres. Target invasive species include Himalayan blackberry, poison oak, knapweed, English ivy, tansy ragwort, and thistle, with acceptable removal methods encompassing mechanical, chemical, or combined approaches. Proposers must possess an Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with a forestry endorsement and demonstrate ability to minimize regrowth and avoid impacts to non-target species. A mandatory pre-offer conference was held on September 10, 2024, with proposal submissions due by September 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT. The evaluation will focus on the most effective proposal that reduces invasive species regrowth while protecting the surrounding ecosystem, with the contract anticipated to have an initial one-year term and potential for two additional year-long renewals.

The RFP encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically highlighting opportunities for disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Contractors are required to submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan describing their strategies for providing equal opportunities to certified firms in subcontracting. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the anticipated contract value is suggested to be $150,000 or more. SavATree has been identified as the apparent successful proposer in the Notice of Award document. Proposers must provide certificates of insurance, a W-9 form, and be prepared to undergo weekly site inspections and a final on-site walkthrough. The contract will require detailed pesticide application reporting and strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing invasive species removal and chemical treatment methodologies.