Description
The California Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive aquatic vegetation control services throughout the Sacramento‑San Joaquin Delta, Suisun Marsh, and associated tributaries. Work includes mechanical harvesting of floating invasive plants, boat‑based and drone‑based herbicide applications for both floating and submerged vegetation, and installation of physical‑control measures such as bubble curtains and benthic mats. The contractor must hold all required licenses (Qualified Applicator, Contractor, Pest‑Control, Remote Pilot), maintain extensive insurance coverage, and protect listed species (e.g., giant garter snake, delta smelt) in compliance with federal and state biological opinions. The contract is worth up to $5 M annually, spans three years with two optional one‑year extensions, and requires detailed reporting, record‑keeping, and equipment ownership by the State.
• Mechanical harvesting, herbicide treatment (boat & drone), and physical‑control actions across hundreds of Delta sites.
• Strict environmental constraints: ESA Biological Opinions, stream‑bed alteration agreement, seasonal work windows (no work May‑June; herbicide March‑Nov).
• Mandatory qualifications: QAL/QAC (Aquatics‑F), California Contractor’s License, pest‑control license, FAA Part 107, insurance limits (e.g., $10 M aircraft liability).
• Deliverables include daily status reports, three‑year record retention, and adherence to procurement and civil‑rights certifications.