Description
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking a contractor to provide lake renovation and remediation services for two lakes: Woodhaven Lake (Montgomery Bell State Park) and Travis McNatt Lake (Big Hill Pond State Park). The services include treatment of the lakes with piscicides, removal of dead fish, refill of the lakes, and monitoring of water quality. The contractor will also be responsible for stocking the lakes with forage fish and sport fish. The contract term is 36 months, and the contractor must have at least 5 years of experience in completing similar work.
• The contractor must have an on-staff Fisheries Biologist with a minimum B.S. degree in Fisheries Management, Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• The contractor must have at least two experienced applicators certified to apply aquatic herbicides and piscicides in the state of Tennessee.
• The contractor must have a minimum of 7 years of experience and working knowledge of herbicide applications on reservoirs and small impoundments.
• The contractor must provide proof of completing contracts that exceed a gross value of $100,000 with major companies/agencies.
• The contractor must have all required certifications, licenses, and insurances for the aerial application of pesticides.