MT-CLARK CANYON WEED SPRAYING
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Qualification Details
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 Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office is soliciting proposals for Clark Canyon Weed Spraying services. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation seeks a contractor to provide invasive species treatment on federal lands surrounding Clark Canyon Dam and Reservoir in Dillon, Montana. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Electronic quotes are due by June 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on approximately 200+ acres annually. Services include aerial application, ground application, and integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
- Applicators must possess appropriate commercial licenses and have at least one field season of experience with Montana noxious weeds.
- Chemical control measures must avoid all water surfaces, and the contractor is responsible for damage to non-target vegetation.
- Proper disposal of all product containers.
- Specific tasks involve coordinating with Reclamation personnel, conducting herbicide treatments (motorized and hand/backpack), prioritizing aerial applications, ensuring campground/recreation closures for aerial applications, providing education, avoiding permanent trails, and establishing photo points for monitoring.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Weed control and fertilizing services (except crop))
- Size Standard: $9.5 million
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from award through April 30, 2027, with four 1-year option periods and a 6-month extension. Onsite treatments are anticipated from award through September 30, 2026.
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
- Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026, 4:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic quotes only, via email to MHirsch@usbr.gov.
- Proposal Format: One (1) PDF document containing Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price Schedule.
- Email Subject Line: Request for Quotes – Company Name RFQ # 140R6026Q0070 – Clark Canyon Weed Spraying
- Questions Deadline: At least 48 business hours prior to closing.
- Evaluation Criteria: Clause 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items) will be used. Past Performance and Technical Capability combined are more important than cost/price.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Additional Notes
A written solicitation using Standard Form 1449 will not be issued. All proposals must be submitted in one part. Wage determinations are provided in Attachment B.