Hoosier National Forest Dam Vegetation Removal-Herbicide

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to perform vegetation removal and herbicide application services at the Hoosier National Forest dam facilities. The contractor will be responsible for treating various patches of woody species using hand methods, machinery, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved chemicals. The contract is set-aside for small business concerns, and the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must use EPA approved, non-restricted use chemicals. • The contractor must have the necessary licensing, including Category 2, Category 5, or Category 6. • The contractor will be provided with a key for access to restricted dam locations. • The period of performance is approximately 2-3 months. • The contract includes option items for three additional dams, but these are not guaranteed to be awarded.