Wall Creek WMA Weed Treatment

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking bids for noxious weed management on the Wall Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located near Cameron, Montana. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) targeting contractors to provide comprehensive weed control services across approximately 4,580 acres using an ATV or UTV. Potential weed infestations include Spotted Knapweed, Whitetop, Hoary Alyssum, Houndstongue, and potentially unknown noxious species. Contractors must possess a minimum of two years of commercial weed control experience, provide three references from similar work performed within the last five years, and hold a current herbicide applicator's license. The bid solicitation requires detailed documentation addressing each item in the Scope of Work, with incomplete submissions risking disqualification. The bid was opened on September 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM MDT and closed on September 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM MDT, with an anticipated contract duration of three years. Bidders must submit pricing for two service line items: non-backpack and backpack weed treatment rates per acre.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 30, and the solicitation uses the commodity code 1636 for Environmental Services. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the weed treatment project across 4,580 acres suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is specific to Lincoln County, Montana, and targets a Wildlife Management Area, which implies potential environmental conservation and habitat management objectives beyond standard weed control. The three-year contract duration indicates a strategic approach to long-term vegetation management in the area. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements were specified in the procurement documents.