Description
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a contractor to provide vegetation treatment services, specifically applying herbicides to control annual grasses on BLM-administered lands in the Kings River area of Nevada. The project aims to reduce fine fuels and protect the community of Winnemucca from the risk of wildfire. The contractor will be responsible for applying contractor-furnished herbicide within the potential project area, which totals 672 acres of treated area. The project is expected to start on September 15, 2026, and be completed by December 31, 2026.
• The contractor must have a current Nevada Professional Applicator License (Agricultural Ground B2 for ground-based herbicide application).
• The contractor must provide a technical approach to accomplish the tasks in the Statement of Work, including a proposed timeline, number of employees/crews, and acres treated per day.
• The contractor must have experience with GIS/GPS software and hardware and be able to collect and provide daily tracklog requirements.
• The contractor must have a safety plan in place, including methods for addressing pesticide safety, accidental spills, and containment.
• The contractor must have relevant experience in size and scope within the past 5 years.