Description
The State of Tennessee, via its Department of General Services, is seeking a single‑award contractor to provide comprehensive aquatic weed‑control services at Reelfoot Lake. The work covers 1,165 acres and requires aerial and ground herbicide applications, site‑specific chemical mixes, GPS‑based acreage tracking, and a minimum of five state‑certified aquatic pesticide applicators. Vendors must demonstrate at least seven years of experience, prior contracts exceeding $200 k, and possess a fleet of airboats and related equipment. The contract’s base term is three years with two optional one‑year renewals, and all services must be completed within a 24‑day seasonal window each year.
• Scope: labor, materials, equipment, herbicide mixing, and application to control invasive macrophytes (e.g., curly‑leafed pondweed, loosestrife, frog’s‑bit).
• Requirements: 5 certified applicators, ≥5 airboats, on‑site botanist, compliance with EPA, safety data sheets, and extensive insurance and licensing documentation.
• Timeline: solicitation opens 15 Feb 2026, questions due 20 Feb 2026, bid deadline 13 Mar 2026, contract effective 15 Mar 2026, with a three‑year base period.