Reestablish a Mexfly Citrus Research Grove at Moore Air Base, Edinburg, Texas

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to reestablish a Mexfly Citrus Research Grove at the Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Lab (IMMDL) in Edinburg, TX. The project involves setting up a research grove with grafted, disease-free citrus trees, irrigation lines, and a remote weather monitoring station. The contractor will be responsible for providing the necessary equipment and supplies, including trees, drip lines, and sensors. The project aims to support fruit fly eradication and detection efforts by Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ). • The project involves setting up a research grove with 777 trees, including a 10% increase for tree loss during acclimation. • The contractor will need to provide irrigation lines, including 6000 linear feet of drip line, and a remote weather monitoring station. • The project includes a budget for equipment, supplies, and travel, with a total budget of $47,000. • The contractor will be responsible for providing the necessary equipment and supplies, including trees, drip lines, and sensors.