Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a basal bark herbicide treatment on approximately 120 acres of Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin. The work includes applying approved herbicides to very low‑density (105 acres) and moderate‑density (15 acres) woody vegetation while avoiding protected oak species, complying with all pesticide regulations, and meeting a minimum 95 % treatment effectiveness. The contractor must provide a firm‑fixed‑price quote per acre, submit a total price for the entire treatment, and be prepared to complete all applications by April 30 2027. The contract period runs from 11/01/2026 through 07/30/2027 and includes an optional six‑month extension.
• Scope: Basal bark herbicide application on 120 acres (105 acres low‑density, 15 acres moderate‑density).
• Deliverables: Full‑service treatment (labor, equipment, herbicides, transportation, safety and QA/QC).
• Performance window: Complete by 04/30/2027; contract ends 07/30/2027.
• Evaluation factors: Technical approach, relevant experience, past performance, and price.
• Mandatory certifications: Small‑business set‑aside (100 % SDVOSB), compliance with NAICS 115112, wage determination for Wisconsin.