Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified vendor to apply herbicide to approximately 86 acres of woody invasive species within the Brice Prairie Management Unit of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Onalaska, Wisconsin. This is a firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside contract. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and approved herbicide products, comply with the Department of Labor wage determination, and meet all safety and environmental regulations. The period of performance is 10/15/2026‑11/30/2026. Offerors must submit a price, price validity, and confirmation of the herbicide brand on company letterhead by 5:00 pm EST on 10/07/2026. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price (best‑value trade‑off).
• Scope: herbicide application for invasive‑species control on 86 acres.
• Location: Brice Prairie Management Unit, Onalaska, WI.
• Contract type: firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside.
• Period of performance: 46 days (mid‑Oct to end‑Nov 2026).
• Required certifications: applicable licenses, safety & environmental training.
• Submission deadline: 10/07/2026, 5 pm EST (quotes & questions).
• Evaluation criteria: technical approach, compliance, certifications, past performance, price.