Description
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking qualified vendors to enter into one or more blanket contracts for aquatic herbicide application services across the state. The contracts will cover spray‑boat, drone (sUAS), and ATV‑based application methods to control invasive aquatic vegetation such as hydrilla, water hyacinth, giant salvinia, and giant reed. TPWD will supply herbicides and surfactants, while contractors must provide licensed applicators, equipment, and backup resources, and must comply with state, federal, and FAA regulations. Contracts run from award through August 31 2028 with possible one‑year extensions (up to three). The total ceiling value is $6.25 million.
• Scope: Watercraft, drone, and ATV herbicide application on public water bodies throughout Texas.
• Minimum experience: 3 years in aquatic herbicide services, 3 similar projects in past 5 years, and current Texas Commercial Pesticide Applicator & Aquatic Certification.
• Drone requirements: FAA Part 107 & Part 137 certification, RPIC credentials, backup drone capability.
• Equipment: Spray‑boats (air‑boat or mud‑boat), ATVs, drones with ≥2 gal payload, GIS‑integrated spray systems.
• Reporting: Daily spray logs, GIS spray tracks (KMZ), spill contingency plan, safety & environmental compliance.
• Evaluation: Technical approach, past performance, personnel qualifications, pricing per hour by method and zone.