National Laboratory of the Rockies Solicitation - Noxious Weed and Vegetation Control
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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 National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), a federal laboratory under the U.S. Department of Energy, has issued a Solicitation for Noxious Weed and Vegetation Control Services. This opportunity seeks a subcontractor to decrease noxious weeds and manage vegetation around fire breaks and decorative rock areas across NLR's South Table Mountain, Flatirons Campus, and South Table Energy Park facilities in Golden, CO. The contract is a Time and Materials Subcontract with an estimated annual value of $85,000, potentially reaching $425,000 over five years. Proposals are due June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected subcontractor will be responsible for applying pesticides to manage noxious weeds and vegetation, providing recommendations to NLR's Subject Matter Expert, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Services are required on an "as-needed" basis, typically within 5-10 business days of request. Key tasks include developing and implementing an Annual Weed Management Plan, identifying invasive plant species, and utilizing various chemical control methods. The work involves managing vegetation in specific zones, including fire prevention areas, as detailed in provided maps.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Time and Materials Subcontract
- Duration: A 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, totaling 60 months if all options are exercised.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $85,000 annually; $425,000 total if all options are exercised.
- Set-Aside: This is an Open Competition opportunity, open to both Small and Large businesses.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services), with a $10 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: NLR facilities in Golden, CO.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.
- Mandatory Qualifications (Pass/Fail): Offerors must submit a Safety Program, complete the Environmental, Safety and Health Subcontract Risk Evaluation Worksheet (Attachment 4), and disclose any EPA or CDPHE violations from the past three years.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on past performance (two similar projects in the last three years), on-site staff experience (Key Personnel and specific Colorado pesticide applicator certifications in categories 107, 108, 109, 206, 207, 304), and capability (ability to meet SOW response times, facilities/personnel within 50 miles of Golden, CO, and compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination 2015-5419).
Submission Requirements & Key Dates
- Notice of Intent to Attend Site Walk Due: May 1, 2026
- Mandatory Site Walk: May 7, 2026 (Offerors must submit Attachment 8, "Intent to Attend Conference Form," to participate).
- Technical Questions Due: May 15, 2026
- Proposals Due: June 3, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Submission: Electronically via email (file sharing link for larger files).
- Required Forms: Technical proposal, price proposal (using Attachment 3 templates), ESH Risk Evaluation Form (Att 4), Representations & Certifications (Att 6), Organizational Conflicts of Interest Statement/Disclosure (Att 7), and an Insurance Carrier Letter. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
Subcontractor employees must be State licensed applicators (Colorado certified) and have sufficient English language skills. A Qualified Supervisor with 5-7 years of weed control experience and 3-5 years of supervisory experience is required. Herbicides shall not be stored on NLR's campus.