F--KFFO GROUND HERBICIDE TREATMENT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract for Ground Based Herbicide Treatment Services in Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon, for the Lakeview District Office. The requirement is for one contract with one base period plus three additional option terms.

• Application of herbicide to non-native invasive plant species at specified sites using approved pesticides and adjuvants.

• Contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation, training, supervision, materials, water, and incidentals.

• Specific tasks include spot spraying and hack-and-spray methods using backpack, ATV/UTV, or vehicle-mounted equipment.

• Target species and density levels will be provided at the purchase order level.

• Work areas include roadsides and off-road areas such as grasslands, rangelands, wetlands, riparian, woodlands, conifer stands, gravel/rock quarry pits, and trails.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (May 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026) plus up to three 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 and likely intended to be 2029 based on the sequence).

• Quotations are due by 04/07/2026 at 1700 PT.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Kevin J. Cochran at kjcochran@blm.gov.

• The quotation must be submitted in two parts: a non-price section and a price section.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by March 27th, 2026.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The contract includes various FAR clauses related to labor standards, environmental protection, hazardous materials, and reporting requirements.

• Fire prevention requirements are detailed, especially during closed fire seasons and varying precaution levels.

• Contractors must comply with Oregon State licensing requirements for pesticide application.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5581, Revision No. 29) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the "Oregon Counties of Klamath, Lake" area, applicable to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) for the specified geographic area.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. These include a wide range of categories such as Administrative Support, Automotive, Health Occupations, Information Technology, and Maintenance.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month). A specific rate for Health & Welfare under Executive Order 13706 is also noted ($5.09 per hour).
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022). The minimum wage rate for 2025 is $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate if higher).
• Vacation and Holidays: Standard provisions for paid vacation (based on years of service) and paid holidays (11 per year) are outlined.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials are specified for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs and maintenance are detailed.
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for understanding the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimum requirements to be compliant.