DIVER SERVICES

The State of Idaho’s Department of Agriculture is seeking a qualified contractor to provide diver‑assisted aquatic plant and invasive‑species services across a variety of water bodies. The work includes underwater surveys, removal of noxious weeds and invasive organisms, placement of benthic barriers, and comprehensive reporting. Contractors must hold open‑water dive licenses (with deeper‑water certification preferred), demonstrate at least two years of government diver‑service experience, and be able to mobilize to any location in the scope. The contract is initially for one year (with potential extensions up to five years) and is expected to cost roughly $225 K annually, though the exact workload will vary year‑to‑year. • Scope: underwater surveys, plant/invasive species removal, barrier placement, daily/weekly reporting, and public outreach as needed. • Qualifications: ≥2 years relevant government experience, open‑water dive license (depth certification beyond 100 ft desirable), financial capacity, insurance, and record‑keeping compliance. • Logistics: bids due 27 Jan 2025, work likely to commence June 2026 for the first contract year, with seasonal windows May‑Oct.