Carrizo Cane Eradication

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Market Research information for the eradication of Carrizo Cane. The project involves multiple sectors along the Southwest Border, starting from Del Rio and moving south to Rio Grande Valley. The contractor will be responsible for site assessment and planning, Carrizo Cane removal and eradication, post-removal restoration, waste management, and deliverables. The contractor will also be required to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price estimate and/or price range per acreage for the eradication of Carrizo Cane. • The project will involve aerial mapping and site preparation, establishment of 25-foot buffer zones, mechanical cutting of Carrizo Cane, treatment of regrowth, and monitoring of restored areas for 12 months. • The contractor will be required to provide weekly metered water usage reports and conduct aerial drone herbicide treatment. • The project will require the contractor to have expertise in environmental restoration, erosion control, and native species establishment. • The contractor will be required to work in multiple locations along the Southwest Border.