Carrizo Cane Eradication
ID: CARRIZOCANEERADICATIONDEC2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/57a800a274214d629a5904313e4627e2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking contractors for the Carrizo Cane Eradication project aimed at removing the invasive Carrizo cane from designated areas along the Southwest border, particularly in Texas. The project requires the development and execution of a comprehensive long-term strategy that includes site assessments, various removal methods, and the planting of native species, all while adhering to environmental regulations and supporting border enforcement priorities. This initiative is crucial for enhancing border security, restoring habitats, and ensuring sustainable land management. Interested contractors must submit their responses, including a Market Research Questions form and a Pricing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) form, by December 31, 2025, to Donna McMullen at donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov.

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    Donna McMullen
    donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov
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    Market Research Questions Carrizo Cane Tri-Sector_11-04-2025.docx
    This Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Government seeks contractors to develop and implement a 3-5 year strategy for eradicating Carrizo cane (Arundo donax) from designated Southwest border areas. The project aims to improve border security, restore habitat, and ensure sustainable land management. The RFI requests detailed information on corporate experience, capabilities, and expertise in vegetation removal, chemical applications, and seeding strategies. It also asks about previous relevant experience, innovative tools, staff credentials, staffing capabilities, labor rates, and pricing models. Furthermore, the RFI inquires about plans for teaming or subcontracting arrangements and anticipated challenges with mitigation strategies, specifically targeting locations like Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and Del Rio, TX.
    ROM Carrizo Cane Eradication - December 23 2025.docx
    This document outlines a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) request for pricing related to Carrizo Cane eradication. The request, due by December 31, 2025, at 5 PM ET, seeks a price estimate per acreage for three key task areas. These areas include Aerial Mapping & Site Preparation, which involves identifying cane acreage, flagging target areas, establishing buffer zones, planning access routes, and implementing erosion control. The second area, 25-Foot Buffer & River’s Edge, focuses on establishing a buffer zone, mechanically cutting cane, treating regrowth with herbicide, monitoring for 12 months, and maintaining the area. The third task, 25-Foot Inland Zone, details establishing an inland buffer, mechanical cutting, shallow root plowing, raking or burying rhizomes, seeding with native species, providing water usage reports, monitoring for 12 months, retreating regrowth, maintaining with a Batwing Mower, light tilling, and aerial drone herbicide treatment. The ROM price should encompass all specified functions within these task areas.
    Statement of Work (SOW) Carrizo Cane Draft (sb).ver 4 - Watermark.docx
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires a contractor for the Carrizo Cane Eradication and Management project along the Southwest border. The project involves developing a long-term strategy to remove invasive Carrizo cane and plant native species. Tasks include site assessment, various removal methods (mechanical, chemical, manual, aerial), post-removal restoration with a 12-month monitoring period, and waste management. The contractor must comply with environmental regulations, ensure minimal disruption to border operations, and achieve 80% native vegetation cover. Key deliverables include a site assessment report, removal plan, monthly progress reports, and a final project report. The contract has a 12-month base period with a 12-month option. Strict security measures apply, including background investigations for personnel and safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
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