2026 AERIAL GRASS & SHRUB TFD ID BLM

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Bid Schedule detailing the supplies or services and price/cost for "2026 TFD FUELS AERIAL GRASS & SAGEBRUSH SEEDINGS". It outlines specific seeding line items, estimated quantities, units of issue, unit prices, and total costs.

• Line Item Number: Identifies each specific seeding task.
• Description: Details the type of seeding (e.g., Poison Lake Unit 2 Grass Seeding, Buckhorn Grass Seeding, Notch Butte Sagebrush Seeding).
• Est. Quantity: The estimated amount of work in acres.
• Unit of Issue: Acres.
• Unit Price: To be filled in by the bidder.
• Total Cost: To be filled in by the bidder.
• Total - All or None: Indicates the total for all items.
• Estimated Start Date: 09/22/2026.
• Performance Time: 7 working days.
• Total Estimated Acres: 20,766.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work in terms of specific seeding types and estimated quantities. Bidders must use this document to provide their pricing for each line item and the total bid. The document also notes that the sagebrush seeding line items may be initiated in mid-January 2027, after seed receipt and testing, and that rates may be adjusted due to potential seed shortages.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Twin Falls district, Idaho. The BLM requires aerial grass and shrub seeding services for numerous counties. This solicitation is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses.

• Aerial grass and shrub seeding services.

• Specific requirement for applying straight sagebrush seed at a minimum rate of 0.50 pounds bulk seed per acre (actual pounds may be lower due to seed availability).

• Work must be completed within seven (7) working days.

• Offerors must demonstrate capability in performing seeding or relevant work of a similar nature.

• Experience working in remote locations is required.

• Use of GPS Differential Guidance Systems for seed application is required.

• Offerors must describe available equipment for seed distribution, transport, and storage.

• A detailed safety plan addressing remoteness, medical transportation, communication, and on-site medical equipment is required.

• Contract type: Not specified, but implies firm, fixed-price quotes.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but the work itself is to be completed within seven (7) working days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotes are due April 24, 2026, by 5pm Eastern.

• Quotes must include a completed Bid Schedule and a detailed work plan.

• Evaluation factors: Prior Relevant Experience; Past Performance; Technical Capability; and Price.

• The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Comparative evaluations will be used to determine Best Value; award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced offeror.

• Quotes shall be "all or none."

• The government does not anticipate making more than one award.

• Questions should be submitted to the Contracting Officer in time to provide answers before the deadline.

• Quotes will be accepted via email at charles_dodson@ios.doi.gov.

• Unrestricted procurement.

• NAICS code: 115112.

• Size standard: $9.5M.

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2026-01.

• Full text of referenced clauses may be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far#.

• Attachments referenced include: Work Statement, Maps, and Bid Schedule.

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

This document details the specifications for multiple seeding projects across various locations in Idaho, aimed at revegetating approximately 23,731 acres.

• Item 001 - Poison Lake Unit 2 Grass Seeding: 7,432 acres near Richfield, Idaho.

• Item 002 - Buckhorn Mastication Grass Seeding: 637 acres near Murtaugh, Idaho.

• Item 003 - Poison Lake Unit 1 Sagebrush Seeding: 6,630 acres near Richfield, Idaho.

• Item 004 - Notch Butte Sagebrush Seeding: 3,512 acres near Shoshone, Idaho.

• Item 005 - Buckhorn Sagebrush Seeding: 637 acres near Murtaugh, Idaho.

• Item 006 - Lower Red Rock Flat 2 Sagebrush Seeding: 1,918 acres near Malta, Idaho.

• Equipment: Contractor must supply sufficient equipment for seeding, including mechanical agitation systems for seed hoppers and calibrated spreading devices. Equipment must be capable of precise application and capable of navigating varied terrain.

• Seed: Government will furnish mixed seed (grass, forb, sagebrush, yarrow) at the Shoshone Seed Warehouse. Contractor is responsible for loading, hauling, and protecting the seed.

• Navigation: Contractor must utilize a Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) for electronic navigation and data collection, capable of sub-meter accuracy. This includes specific hardware and software requirements for display, logging, and data export.

• Application: Seeding must be performed at specified rates and patterns to ensure uniform coverage. Application is dependent on seed availability, testing, and weather conditions (wind speed < 10 mph). Special considerations for fluffy sagebrush seed and potential for muddy roads are noted.

• Personnel: Contractor must provide experienced applicators and personnel on-site during application. Crew for handling and loading seed is also the contractor's responsibility.

• Work sites are located in Lincoln and Cassia Counties, Idaho.

• Specific locations and acreage are detailed for each of the six line items.

• Contractor must start work within three days of notification by the COR.

• Safety: Contractor must identify and mitigate all ground or above-ground hazards, including known high-tension powerlines.

• Reporting: Detailed project logs, including position, time, speed, and application status, must be maintained and provided to the COR.

• Payment: Payment is based on actual acres seeded, measured from ArcGIS polygons provided by the government. The unit price per acre includes all work described.

• Work Stoppages: Government reserves the right to stop operations due to unsuitable conditions; this time will not count against the contract completion time.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: Idaho Counties of Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Lincoln, Minidoka.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies that fringe benefits follow the occupational listing and details general benefits applicable to all listed occupations, including:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific rates for 2025 ($13.30 per hour or the applicable wage determination rate, whichever is higher).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation (2, 3, or 4 weeks based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Details 8% and 4% differentials for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs, including cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these requirements for all covered employees. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations. The rates provided are for the year 2025 and are subject to annual adjustment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document consists of several maps detailing areas designated for "2026 TFD Fuels Aerial Grass and Shrub" projects. These maps visually represent specific project locations, their acreage, and land ownership status (Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, State, Private/Other).

• Map Areas: Identifies specific project areas including:
  • Buckhorn Aerial Grass (637 Acres)
  • Buckhorn Aerial Shrub (637 Acres)
  • Lower Red Rock Flat 2 Aerial Shrub (1,918 Acres)
  • Notch Butte Aerial Shrub (3,512 Acres)
  • Poison Lake Unit 1 Aerial Shrub (6,630 Acres)
  • Poison Lake Unit 2 Aerial Grass (7,432 Acres)
• Land Ownership: Differentiates between Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), State, and Private/Other land.
• Geographic Information: Shows township and range grids, roads, water features, and other geographical markers.

These maps are crucial for potential bidders to understand the geographic scope and specific locations of the proposed fuels management projects. They provide essential visual context for the areas where aerial grass and shrub seeding will take place, aiding in the assessment of project feasibility, logistical planning, and resource allocation.