Chico Seed Orchard Pesticide Application

The United States Department of Agriculture seeks a small‑business contractor to perform pesticide and herbicide applications for the Chico Seed Orchard (16 orchard units, 84 acres). The scope requires four government‑provided insecticide/fungicide spray applications and multiple herbicide treatments to control seed bug, coneworm, and seed chalcid pests. Spraying will commence in late April/early May 2026 and continue through mid‑September 2026 at 21‑ to 30‑day intervals, coordinated with a pest‑monitoring program. Offerors must demonstrate specialized knowledge of orchard pesticide application, provide a detailed plan of work (including staffing, equipment, and any subcontractors), and hold a current California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC). Proposals must be a single firm‑fixed‑price quote covering all work, a technical proposal, the completed Schedule of Items, and the contractor’s SAM UEI. Offers are to be signed, dated, and submitted by the specified deadline, with all required solicitation blocks completed. Evaluation will consider technical capability (ability to meet the performance schedule and safety requirements) and price, awarding the contract to the offer representing the best value. This is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside, NAICS‑coded for commercial services, with one firm‑fixed‑price award anticipated.

Notice ID

519bbaea057445bdb76988353463a7ee

Solicitation Number

127EAT26Q0045

NAICS Code

115112

Classification Code

F105