F--Integrated Vegetation Management IDIQ
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office is soliciting proposals for an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Bonneville Unit Mitigation Lands. This effort aims to control noxious and invasive weeds to achieve desired fish and wildlife habitat outcomes and improve biological diversity. Quotes are due February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM MS Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive IVM services, including managing and controlling noxious and invasive weeds and undesired vegetation across various terrains, from steep uplands to riparian areas and wetlands. Tasks encompass initial assessment, treatment planning, application, and follow-up assessments. Performance will be measured against criteria specified per Task Order, potentially including limits on noxious weed cover (e.g., less than 10%) and effective weed control (e.g., 75%). All treatments must comply with the Integrated Vegetative Management Plan (IVM Plan). Special requirements include developing a Safety Plan, possessing commercial applicator licenses for Utah, providing all necessary equipment and herbicides, submitting chemical lists for approval, GIS mapping of treated areas, and annual reporting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Single-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: March 20, 2026, to March 19, 2031
- Guaranteed Minimum: $25,000.00
- Maximum Ceiling: $1,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Lands administered by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project (CUP) in central and northeastern Utah.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a size standard of $19 Million. Offerors must meet this size standard to be eligible.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Steve Bauer (sbauer@usbr.gov) by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Steve Bauer by February 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT. The submission must include three documents: a PDF for technical/past performance, an Excel document for IDIQ Pricing Schedule B (Attachment 2), and an Excel document for Seed Delivery Order Pricing Schedule B (Attachment 4). Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability will assess the approach and experience, Past Performance will evaluate successful contract records, and Price will assess reasonableness and completeness.
Additional Notes
The government anticipates awarding a Seed Delivery Order concurrently with the basic IDIQ contract. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days. Wage Determination Number 2015-5493, Revision No. 27 for Utah counties applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.