Integrated Vegetation Management IDIQ

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment_4_-_Seed_Task_Order_Pricing_Schedule_B.xlsx", is a pricing schedule for Task Order 3.3 and potentially Task Order 3.4, related to Integrated Vegetation Management for Jordan River. Bidders are instructed to fill out all yellow highlighted areas using calendar year 2026 pricing.

• Travel and Miscellaneous Equipment: Pricing for travel must not exceed Federal Travel Regulations. All fields are currently set to 0.0.
• Reproduction: Pricing for various sizes and types of reproduction (e.g., 8 1/2" x 11", color/b&w) is requested. All fields are currently set to 0.0.
• Supplies (Chemicals): A list of specific herbicides and other chemicals is provided, with units in gallons. Bidders need to provide unit prices. Costs for chemicals do not include labor. All fields are currently set to 0.0.
• Services - Labor: Various labor categories are listed (e.g., Project Manager, Ecologist, Field Technician, Certified Pesticide Applicator), with units in hours. Bidders need to provide unit prices. All fields are currently set to 0.0.
• Totals: Sections for total costs for Task 3.3 and Task 3.3 and 3.4 are included, along with a Contract Total. All total fields are currently set to 0.0.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to complete their proposals. It requires the submission of detailed pricing for all aspects of the vegetation management services, including travel, reproduction, chemical supplies, and labor, for the specified task orders and calendar year. The "0.0" entries indicate that specific pricing needs to be filled in by the offeror.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the State of Utah, specifically for the counties of Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5493, Revision No. 27
• Area: Utah Counties of Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, their corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate. This includes administrative support, clerical, automotive, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information technology, instructional, laundry, materials handling, mechanics, personal needs, plant and system operations, protective services, recreation, stevedoring, and technical occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: States that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing. Specific details on health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays are provided at the end of the document.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage rates and paid sick leave.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost of performance. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 - IDIQ Pricing Schedule B," is an Excel spreadsheet designed for bidders to provide pricing for an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) contract. It outlines the required format for submitting pricing for chemicals, reproduction services, travel, and labor categories over a five-year period (2026-2031).

• Chemicals: Bidders must provide unit prices for a list of pre-approved chemicals and may propose additional chemicals, subject to Commission approval. Costs for chemicals do not include labor.
• Reproduction: Unit prices are required for various sizes and color options of printed materials.
• Travel and Miscellaneous Equipment: Prices for travel, per diem, miscellaneous equipment, and mileage will be determined on a Task Order basis (marked as TBD in the schedule).
• Services - Labor: Bidders must provide hourly unit prices for various labor categories, from Project Manager/Principal down to Laborer II, and may propose additional labor categories.
• Instructions: Bidders must fill out all yellow-highlighted areas. They may incorporate additional chemicals and labor categories by inserting new lines in the same format.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to prepare their proposals. It dictates how costs for supplies, services, and labor must be presented. Bidders need to carefully review the listed items, understand the pricing requirements for each category, and accurately fill in the requested unit prices for the specified calendar years. The ability to propose additional chemicals and labor categories is also a key consideration for bidders to offer comprehensive solutions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Integrated Vegetation Management services for the Bonneville Unit Mitigation Land. The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, is issuing this solicitation.

• The core requirement is Integrated Vegetation Management.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with Attachment 1, the IDIQ Performance Work Statement.

• Pricing is detailed in Attachment 2, the IDIQ Pricing Schedule B.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: March 20, 2026, to March 19, 2031.

• Funding obligations will be determined at the task order level.

• Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM MS Local Time.

• The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a size standard of $19 Million.

• The document references Standard Form 1449.

• Product/Service Code: F099 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Other).

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

To contract services for the control of noxious and invasive weeds on Jordan River lands administered by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission (Commission).

• Control of noxious and invasive weeds on specified Jordan River properties, as detailed in the Commission's Jordan River Treatment Plan (Attachment 1).

• Chemical treatment planned for Spring 2026 for specific weed species (hoary cress, poison hemlock, Scotch/musk thistle).

• Mowing for Russian thistle planned for late Summer/early Fall 2026.

• Inspection and annual reporting, including effectiveness monitoring, treatment synopsis, chemical accounting, and recommendations for future treatments.

• Provision of geotagged photos and spatial data in ESRI-compatible format.

• Contractor must control 75% of weeds at monitored photo points, based on visual inspection.

• COR reviews contractor-provided GPS Track Files and mapping documentation to determine coverage acceptability.

• Treatment timing: Spring (April-May) and Late Summer/August-September.

• Specific treatment areas are indicated on attached Maps 1-4.

• Contractor must comply with the referenced Safety Plan.

• Contractor and employees must be knowledgeable of Central Utah weed and native plant species.

• Contractor must possess a commercial applicator's license for the State of Utah for herbicide dispensing in industrial-right-of-ways, rangeland, wetlands, and aquatic areas.

• Contractor will provide all equipment, materials, and supplies, including herbicides.

• Treatments using non-aquatic approved herbicides must be at least 10 yards from open water, with care taken to prevent drift.

• Compliance with all State and local authority, laws, and associated regulations, including FIFRA.

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

To acquire contractor services for managing and controlling noxious and invasive weeds on lands administered by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project (CUP) in central and northeastern Utah. The goal is to achieve desired fish and wildlife habitat outcomes and improve biological diversity.

• Management and control of noxious and invasive weeds and undesired vegetation.

• Work may involve simple or complex terrain, including steep-sided uplands, stream corridors, riparian areas, and wetlands.

• Tasks may include initial assessment and treatment planning, treatment application, and follow-up assessments.

• Performance criteria for success will be specified per Task Order, potentially including limits on noxious weed cover (e.g., less than 10%) or removal of specific invasive species (e.g., salt cedar, Russian olive).

• Treatments must comply with the Integrated Vegetative Management Plan (IVM Plan).

• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan outlines performance indicators and standards, including accurate assessments, professional treatment plans, and effective weed control (e.g., 75% control of noxious weeds).

• Contract period: CY2026 through CY2031.

• Location: Lands administered by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the Bonneville Unit of the CUP in central and northeastern Utah.

• Contractor must develop and submit a Safety Plan within 30 days of award.

• Contractor and employees must be knowledgeable of local plant species and possess a commercial applicator's license for herbicide application in relevant settings.

• Contractor must provide all necessary equipment, including ATVs and sprayers, and acquire herbicides.

• Compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is required.

• A list of intended chemicals, safety hazard analysis, and Material Safety Data Sheets must be submitted for approval at least 5 days prior to application.

• GIS mapping of treated areas is required.

• Annual reporting on assessments, treatments, and outcomes is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) services for the Bonneville Unit Mitigation Land. The government is procuring these services to control noxious and invasive weeds.

• The primary deliverable is the "IDIQ Performance Work Statement" (Attachment 1) and "Seed Task Order Performance Work Statement" (Attachment 3), which detail the requirements for treating and controlling noxious and invasive weeds.

• Offerors must demonstrate an understanding of the requirements, ability to obtain necessary licenses (e.g., herbicide applicator licenses), identify proposed equipment, and list chemicals for treatment.

• Specific requirements include post-treatment inspection protocols and comprehensive reporting.

• This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• The period of performance is from 03/20/2026 to 03/19/2031.

• The guaranteed minimum amount to be ordered is $25,000.00.

• The maximum ceiling amount for this IDIQ is $1,000,000.00.

• The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price Single-Award IDIQ.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Steve Bauer (sbauer@usbr.gov) by 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time on 27 February 2026.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to Steve Bauer by 3 February 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.

• The quote submission must include three documents: one PDF for technical/past performance information, one Excel document for IDIQ Pricing Schedule B (Attachment 2), and one Excel document for Seed Delivery Order Pricing Schedule B (Attachment 4).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Capability will assess the technical approach and experience in treating areas and performing inspections/reporting.

• Past Performance will evaluate the offeror's record of successful and timely contract performance.

• Price will evaluate the reasonableness and completeness of proposed pricing for the Seed Task Order and the overall IDIQ contract.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)

• Size Standard: $19M

• The government anticipates awarding a Seed Delivery Order upon award of the basic IDIQ contract.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt date.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and DIAR clauses by reference.