USDA Forest Service Land Management Integrated Resources BPAs Payette NF Distaster Relief Invasive Treatments

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide herbicide treatments for invasive species in the Payette National Forest. The project aims to reduce the density and size of invasive grass and other species in areas affected by wildfires. The contractor will be responsible for applying herbicides using approved methods and equipment, and for providing daily progress reports and other deliverables. The project is expected to last for approximately 1 year and 6 months, from the date of award through November 30, 2027. Some key aspects of the project include: • Application of herbicides to 1355 acres of ground base treatment and 367 acres of roadside treatment in the Lava and Limepoint fire areas • Use of approved herbicides and equipment, such as UTVs, backpack sprayers, and truck-mounted sprayers • Compliance with Idaho state pesticide application requirements and EPA regulations • Provision of daily progress reports and other deliverables, such as GPS files and treatment records • Cooperation with the Government to practice adaptive management and respond to changing conditions