KFFO GROUND HERBICIDE TREATMENT
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract for Ground Based Herbicide Treatment Services in Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon. This Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the application of herbicides to non-native invasive plant species. Quotations are due by April 7, 2026, at 1700 PT.
Scope of Work
This contract involves providing all necessary labor, equipment, transportation, training, supervision, materials, water, and incidentals for ground-based herbicide treatment. Key tasks include:
- Application of approved pesticides and adjuvants to non-native invasive plant species.
- Utilizing spot spraying and hack-and-spray methods with backpack, ATV/UTV, or vehicle-mounted equipment.
- Treating specified sites, with target species and density levels provided at the purchase order level.
- Work areas encompass roadsides and off-road environments such as grasslands, rangelands, wetlands, riparian zones, woodlands, conifer stands, gravel/rock quarry pits, and trails.
- Compliance with Oregon State licensing requirements for pesticide application is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract.
- Period of Performance: One base period from May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, plus up to three additional option periods.
- Option Period 1: May 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027
- Option Period 2: May 1, 2028 - September 30, 2028
- Option Period 3: May 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028 (Note: This appears to be a typo in the source document and likely intended to be 2029).
- Set-Aside: Small Business.
- Product Service Code: F006 - Land Treatment Practices Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: April 7, 2026, at 1700 PT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Kevin J. Cochran at kjcochran@blm.gov.
- Submission Format: Two parts – a non-price section and a price section.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.
- Questions Due: March 27, 2026.
Wage Determination & Compliance
This solicitation is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Bidders must adhere to Wage Determination No. 2015-5581, Revision No. 29, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon. This includes:
- Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour).
- Paid sick leave (EO 13706).
- Minimum wage rates (EO 13658).
- Provisions for vacation, holidays, hazardous pay, and uniform allowances. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs meet or exceed these requirements.
Additional Notes
The contract includes various FAR clauses, fire prevention requirements, and mandates electronic invoicing and payment through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).