F--TWIN FALLS FUELS HERBICIDE APPLICATION
ID: DOILFBO250023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTIDAHO STATE OFFICEBOISE, ID, 83709, USA

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- PESTICIDES SUPPORT (F105)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/160ef2d786264b579cc8858ff330204a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho is seeking qualified sources to provide Fuels Herbicide Application services for the 2025 Twin Falls Fuels project, covering an area of 34,522 acres across Owyhee, Blaine, and Lincoln Counties. Contractors will be responsible for applying specified herbicides at designated rates, adhering to EPA guidelines, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, including possessing a valid Idaho Professional Applicator License. This project is crucial for controlling unwanted vegetation and must be completed within a nine-day window to effectively manage annual grass germination. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including their UEI number and/or Cage Code, and small business status to the Contracting Officer, Charles Dodson, at cdodson@blm.gov by April 7, 2025, without including pricing information.

Point(s) of Contact
Dodson, Charles
(208) 769-5008
cdodson@blm.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Work_Statement_1.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 1:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the specifications for herbicide applications on 34,522 acres in Idaho for the 2025 Twin Falls Fuels project. It includes multiple project sites located primarily in Owyhee, Blaine, and Lincoln Counties, with specific herbicide application rates varying by site—6 or 8 ounces of imazapic and 5 ounces of aminopyralid per acre, combined with 3 gallons of diluent (water). Contractors are responsible for supplying herbicides, handling health and safety protocols, and managing equipment, including GPS technology for navigation and record-keeping. The work necessitates adherence to EPA guidelines and safety measures; thus, contractors must possess a valid Idaho Professional Applicator License. The performance of herbicide spraying is limited to nine days to ensure timely treatment before the fall germination of annual grasses. The government holds a significant right to inspect equipment and verify treatment areas before payment. The summary emphasizes the need for effective planning, safety compliance, and adherence to specified herbicide application rates to control unwanted vegetation legally and safely.
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F--TWIN FALLS FUELS HERBICIDE APPLICATION
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