Description
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking bids for aquatic weed control services at Reelfoot Lake in Tiptonville, TN. The contract will be for an initial term of three years with two one-year renewal options. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, and equipment required to treat aquatic macrophytes on Reelfoot Lake. The contractor must have a minimum of five experienced applicators certified to apply aquatic herbicides in the state of Tennessee and at least 7 years of experience and working knowledge of herbicide applications on reservoirs larger than 10,000 acres.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor shall treat aquatic macrophytes, including Swamp Loosestrife, American Frog’s Bit, Marsh Pennywort, and Curly-leafed Pondweed.
• The contractor shall use approved herbicides, including monopotassium salt of glyphosate, isopropylamine salt of imazapyr, and 2,4-D.
• The contractor shall apply the herbicides using airboats and surface drive boats, with a minimum of 10 acres treated per day.
• The contractor shall have a minimum of 5 airboats equipped with onboard mounted pumps, long-spraying handguns, and boominators.
• The contractor shall provide proof of completing contracts that exceed a gross value of $200,000 with major companies/agencies.