Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Memphis District) is seeking a contractor to provide seasonal aerial herbicide (brushkill) services and high‑definition aerial video imagery of approximately 1,300 miles of river channel corridors across Arkansas and Missouri. The contractor must supply all aircraft, crew, herbicides, sensors, and data‑storage media, perform both spray and reconnaissance missions, and deliver verified kill‑rate documentation and geo‑referenced video within tight turnaround windows. The effort includes a base year plus up to four one‑year option extensions, with strict limits on treated acreage, tree height, and required equipment certifications.
• Provide aerial brushkill of vegetation using helicopters or drones, achieving ≥ 90 % kill and respraying at no extra cost if target not met.
• Capture 4K video (≥ 10× optical zoom) with real‑time GPS/altitude metadata, deliver files on approved external SSD/HDD within 30 days of each flight.
• Comply with extensive licensing, indemnification, security, and reporting requirements, including pre‑work conference, 48‑hour notification to the Area Engineer, and mandatory training of personnel.