Description
Idaho Department of Fish & Game seeks a qualified vendor to provide ground‑based chemical weed‑control services on an approximately 180‑acre aquatic‑habitat restoration site near Baker, Idaho. The contractor will conduct bi‑annual herbicide applications (spring and fall) from April 1 through October 31, adhering to strict EPA, Idaho, and BPA Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) conservation measures, including limited spray windows, buffer zones, and post‑treatment monitoring. The contract is a three‑year award (extendable to five years) with firm pricing for the first year and requires the contractor to hold all necessary licenses, insurance, and equipment, and to maintain detailed records for audit purposes.
• Apply approved herbicides and adjuvants using backpack or vehicle‑mounted sprayers within sunrise/sunset windows and above‑freezing temperatures.
• Meet coverage (≥ 95 %) and mortality (≥ 85 %) thresholds; submit treatment data after each application and final records within one week of work completion.
• Provide required insurance (CGL, auto, workers’ comp, pollution liability) and maintain state as additional insured; submit certificates within 5 business days of award.
• Conduct inspections, mortality checks 5‑20 days post‑application, and comply with EPA/BPA spill‑response and environmental protection protocols.
• Submit fully‑burdened seasonal price sheets for three contract years, along with company information, references, and signed certifications.