F--KFFO GROUND HERBICIDE TREATMENT

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to questions received regarding Solicitation # 140L4326Q0034 for LVDO Ground Based Herbicide Treatment Services.

Key clarifications include:

• Applicator's License: All categories (Agriculture, Right-of-Way, and Forest) are required for the commercial applicator's license.
• Gallons Per Acre (GPA): GPA is not required for broadcast units, as it is more relevant to aerial application.
• Herbicide Provision: The herbicide will not be provided by the government; contractors must purchase it themselves.
• Project Maps: All project maps were provided in Amendment 0001, issued on March 24, 2026, and can be found in the "Attachments/Links" section of the solicitation on SAM.gov.

This amendment addresses vendor questions and clarifies requirements related to licensing, herbicide provision, and access to project maps.

Bidders should ensure their proposals account for the requirement of all applicator license categories and the need to procure herbicides independently. Bidders should also refer to Amendment 0001 for project maps.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a map titled "Annual Treatment Plan FY 2026 North EA Units Item No. 10". It visually depicts a specific geographic area, likely for land management purposes, showing roads, water bodies, land ownership (Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Private/Unknown), streams, and areas designated for "National Knob Mainline Invasive Weed Treatment". The map includes township and range grid lines, section numbers, and a scale bar.

This map is relevant to bidders as it visually defines the geographic scope and specific treatment areas for the "North EA Units Item No. 10" opportunity. It provides critical spatial information for understanding the location and extent of invasive weed treatments planned for Fiscal Year 2026, which is essential for bidders to assess their capability and prepare proposals related to land management or treatment services.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L432600034 provides maps for all areas to be treated for the KFFO Ground Based Herbicide Treatment Services. The effective date of this amendment is 03/23/2026.

The following attachments are included with this amendment:

• A06_TS_North EA Units Item No. 10
• A06_Klamath Hills Item No. 20
• A06 Wood River Wetland Item No. 30
• A06 Golden Fire ESR Item No. 40

The period of performance has been updated to 05/01/2026 to 09/30/2028.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the "Annual Treatment Plan FY 2026 Golden Fire ESR Item No. 40." It visually delineates areas for treatment and related geographical features.

• Golden Fire Invasive Weed Treatment Area: Highlighted with a green checkmark and a red square border, indicating the specific area for invasive weed treatment.
• Golden Fire Perimeter: Outlined in red.
• Roads: Differentiates between major roads (black line) and intermediate roads (dashed black line), as well as highways (red line).
• Land Ownership: Shows areas designated for Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), State, and Private or Unknown.
• Streams: Indicates intermittent/seasonal (thin blue line) and perennial (thick blue line) streams.
• Geographic Grid: Township and Range lines are shown, with specific sections numbered.
• Location: The map covers areas within T37S R11E, T37S R12E, T38S R11E, and T38S R12E, with proximity to Klamath Falls and Bonanza, Oregon.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific locations of the "Golden Fire ESR Item No. 40" project, particularly the areas designated for invasive weed treatment. It provides context for the work to be performed, including the terrain, access routes (roads), and surrounding land management areas.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an "Annual Treatment Plan FY 2026" for "Klamath Hills Item No. 20". It is a map illustrating the location of invasive weed treatments within the Klamath Hills area, specifically targeting Klamath Hills Medusa Head. The map displays land ownership, roads, streams, and township/range sections relevant to the treatment areas.

This map is relevant to potential bidders by visually defining the geographic scope and specific locations for invasive weed treatment activities planned for Fiscal Year 2026. It provides context for the type of work (invasive weed treatment), the target species (Klamath Hills Medusa Head), and the operational environment (Klamath Hills area, Bureau of Land Management land). Bidders can use this map to understand the physical areas where services would be performed.

Other / Unclassified

This document is the "Annual Treatment Plan FY 2026 Wood River Wetland Item No. 30". It is a map detailing the planned invasive weed treatment for the Wood River Wetland area for Fiscal Year 2026. The map indicates specific treatment areas, land ownership, township and range, roads, and waterbodies within the wetland.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it visually outlines the geographic scope and specific locations for invasive weed treatment activities planned for FY 2026 in the Wood River Wetland. It provides essential spatial context for understanding the work involved in the opportunity, including the boundaries of the treatment area and surrounding features.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract for Ground Based Herbicide Treatment Services in Klamath & Lake Counties, Oregon, for the Lakeview District Office. The requirement is for one contract with one base period plus three additional option terms.

• Application of herbicide to non-native invasive plant species at specified sites using approved pesticides and adjuvants.

• Contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation, training, supervision, materials, water, and incidentals.

• Specific tasks include spot spraying and hack-and-spray methods using backpack, ATV/UTV, or vehicle-mounted equipment.

• Target species and density levels will be provided at the purchase order level.

• Work areas include roadsides and off-road areas such as grasslands, rangelands, wetlands, riparian, woodlands, conifer stands, gravel/rock quarry pits, and trails.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services Contract.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (May 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026) plus up to three option periods.

• Option Period 1: May 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027

• Option Period 2: May 1, 2028 - September 30, 2028

• Option Period 3: May 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028 (Note: This appears to be a typo and likely intended to be 2029 based on the sequence).

• Quotations are due by 04/07/2026 at 1700 PT.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Kevin J. Cochran at kjcochran@blm.gov.

• The quotation must be submitted in two parts: a non-price section and a price section.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by March 27th, 2026.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The contract includes various FAR clauses related to labor standards, environmental protection, hazardous materials, and reporting requirements.

• Fire prevention requirements are detailed, especially during closed fire seasons and varying precaution levels.

• Contractors must comply with Oregon State licensing requirements for pesticide application.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5581, Revision No. 29) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the "Oregon Counties of Klamath, Lake" area, applicable to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) for the specified geographic area.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. These include a wide range of categories such as Administrative Support, Automotive, Health Occupations, Information Technology, and Maintenance.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month). A specific rate for Health & Welfare under Executive Order 13706 is also noted ($5.09 per hour).
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022). The minimum wage rate for 2025 is $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate if higher).
• Vacation and Holidays: Standard provisions for paid vacation (based on years of service) and paid holidays (11 per year) are outlined.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials are specified for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing or reimbursing uniform costs and maintenance are detailed.
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for understanding the labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimum requirements to be compliant.