F--NAVAJO DAM WEED TREATMENT

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140R4026Q0015 serves to provide answers to questions submitted during the solicitation's question phase. No other changes have been made to the original solicitation.

• The document provides answers to specific questions, impacting the understanding of the solicitation's requirements.

• The period of performance is noted as 04/15/2026 to 12/31/2030.

• The solicitation clarifies that three (3) mobilizations/efforts per year are anticipated, with a possibility of modification if only two are needed in the base year.

• It is confirmed that an incumbent performed similar services under contract number 140R4021P0015, with information available at fpds.gov.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this award is to acquire contractor services for the control of invasive plant and algae species within the Primary Jurisdiction Area (PJA) and the "Boneyard" at Navajo Dam in northwestern New Mexico. The approximate treatment area is 100 acres.

• Control of noxious plants and algae identified on the State of New Mexico Noxious Weed List (Appendix B), including priority species like Bull thistle, Canada thistle, Cheatgrass, Musk thistle, Russian olive, and Tamarisk.

• Control of priority non-noxious broadleaf plants (Appendix C).

• Control of native plant species that could impact dam infrastructure (Appendix C).

• Control of non-noxious aquatic plants along the San Juan River shorelines downstream from the dam, and in canals and ditches (Appendix C).

• Treatment requires a 90% kill rate for targeted species.

• Kill rates of targeted species will be assessed 30 days after treatment.

• If a 90% kill rate is not achieved, the contractor must retreat at their own expense.

• The contract base period is April 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four potential option years through December 31, 2030.

• Treatment areas include the PJA and Boneyard, as defined in Appendix A.

• Work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

• Contractor must be certified to apply weed and vegetation control measures and possess a commercial applicator's license for New Mexico.

• Chemicals must be reviewed and approved by Reclamation, and biobased herbicides should be used where possible.

• A safety hazard analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be submitted at least 5 days prior to chemical application.

• Specific application techniques and considerations apply, including a 6-foot kill zone around fence lines and a 150-foot buffer around an osprey nest.

• Contractor must coordinate with the Navajo Dam Maintenance Supervisor and COR for activities impacting cultural resources.

• Reporting is required after each treatment period (spring, summer, fall) including treatment dates, maps, acres treated, herbicide used, and remaining weed species percentage.

• A Safety Plan must be furnished within 20 days of contract award.

• Contractor is responsible for providing all supplies, materials, and equipment. Water is available for mixing, but wash-out must be off-site.

• Compliance with Federal laws including FIFRA, MBTA, and BGEPA is required. Pre-work surveys may be needed for migratory bird nesting.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure services for controlling invasive plant and algae species within the Primary Jurisdiction Area and the "Boneyard" at Navajo Dam in northwestern New Mexico. The approximate treatment area is 100 acres.

• Control of invasive plant and algae species.

• Services to be performed within the Primary Jurisdiction Area and the "Boneyard" at Navajo Dam.

• Detailed technical approach, including methodology and employee training.

• Quality Control Plan.

• Personnel qualifications demonstrating relevant experience and knowledge of local flora.

• Licenses, permits, and certifications for herbicide application in New Mexico.

• Past performance examples (up to 3 projects within the last 5 years).

• Pricing proposal including all labor, materials, overhead, and applicable costs.

• The government intends to award a single fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance for the base year is April 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

• Option Years extend performance through December 31, 2030.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services).

• Small business set-aside with a size standard of $9.5 Million.

• Proposal submission deadline: February 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM MDT.

• Questions due by: February 9, 2026, by 4:00 PM MDT.

• Proposals must not exceed 10 pages (excluding cover sheet, past performance, and pricing).

• Evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• Total small business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Attachments include Performance Work Schedule, PWS - Ref 1 - Pesticide Discharge Management Plan and Integrated Pest Management, Plan Price Schedule, and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5445, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in New Mexico County of San Juan.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to technical and miscellaneous occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, with specific Health & Welfare rates provided ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week).
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process) if an occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant. It directly impacts the cost proposal and overall feasibility of bidding on opportunities requiring these labor categories.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment C: Pesticide Discharge Management Plan & Integrated Pest Management Plan," outlines the Bureau of Reclamation's strategies for managing pests within the Navajo Dam Primary Jurisdiction Area for the years 2020-2025. It details the purpose and background of pest management, defines the pest management area, identifies targeted pests (both terrestrial and aquatic plants, and animals), establishes action thresholds, and outlines pest management strategies and techniques.

• Pest Management Area: Navajo Dam Unit's Primary Jurisdiction Area in northwest New Mexico.
• Targeted Pests: Includes noxious and invasive weeds, undesirable vegetation, burrowing animals, rodents, mollusks, mosquitoes, aquatic plants, and various insect pests.
• Pest Management Strategy: Employs an adaptive management approach, focusing on prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, management, and restoration.
• Pest Management Techniques: Covers cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods.
• Response Procedures: Details protocols for spill response and adverse incident response.
• Documentation: Outlines requirements for monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
• Environmental Considerations: Addresses threatened, endangered, and species of concern, and relevant federal laws and regulations.

This document is crucial for understanding the environmental and operational context of pest management activities that may be relevant to potential bidders on related contracts. It specifies the types of pests to be managed, the methodologies to be employed (including chemical controls), and the regulatory and environmental considerations that must be adhered to. Bidders involved in environmental services, land management, or pest control within this jurisdiction would need to be familiar with these plans and procedures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for the Navajo Dam Weed Treatment opportunity. It outlines the structure for submitting pricing for the base year and four option years.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): The schedule is organized by CLINs, with CLIN 00010 for the Base Year, and CLINs 00020 through 00050 for Option Years 1 through 4.
• Service: All CLINs pertain to "Navajo Dam Weed Treatment."
• Duration: The Base Year (CLIN 00010) covers approximately 8 months and 16 days. Option Years 1 through 4 (CLINs 00020-00050) each cover 12 months.
• Pricing Fields: For each CLIN, bidders are expected to provide a Unit Price and a Total Price. Quantities are indicated with an asterisk (*), suggesting they will be specified or are variable.

Bidders must use this price schedule to detail their proposed costs for the weed treatment services. Offers will be evaluated based on the total annual costs for the base year and all option year CLINs. Bidders should note that offers will only be considered for the entire price schedule, not for parts of it.