Aquatic non-native invasive species (NNIS) treatment services

The USDA Forest Service seeks a small‑business contractor to provide a firm‑fixed‑price, two‑year (one base year with one optional year) herbicide treatment program for aquatic non‑native invasive species (NNIS), primarily Myriophyllum spicatum, within the Tell City Ranger District. The contractor must use only EPA‑approved, non‑restricted chemicals and supply all labor, supervision, equipment, PPE, licenses, permits, and incidentals required to achieve an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of at least 95 % kill of mapped NNIS and nuisance vegetation (minimum 90 % kill). If the AQL is not met, re‑application or mechanical work must be performed at the contractor’s expense. Work must be completed by the contract end date and scheduled to avoid flooding seasons. Offers must include a detailed operational plan (crew size, production rates, flood‑season mitigation), qualified key personnel with three‑year experience on similar projects, and documentation of state‑of‑Indiana (or reciprocal) herbicide licensing, rare‑plant handling certifications, and GPS/Shapefile or Avenza expertise. Past‑performance references for three recent similar contracts are required. Proposals will be evaluated under FAR 12.203 on past performance, experience, technical approach, and price, with the award going to the best‑value offer. Submission deadline is 5 May 2026, 1:00 p.m. Central Time, to Tobi Shumaker (tobi.shumaker@usda.gov) in Word, Excel, or PDF format.

Notice ID

b22fa54cfb1e4b8e97a0709d56c21036

Solicitation Number

12443926Q0054

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F018