Invasive Control, Mid-Columbia River NWR, WA

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote schedule attachment for the Invasive Plant Control, Native Bunchgrass Planting, and Burned Area Rehabilitation Monitoring opportunity at the Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It outlines the pricing structure for herbicide treatment services.

• Service: Invasive Plant Control – Herbicide Treatment
• Quantity: 145.5 acres
• Period of Performance for Herbicide Treatment: June 25 to September 15, 2026
• Unit Price: Inclusive of all supplies and materials required to complete the work in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This document provides the specific quantity of acres for herbicide treatment and the timeframe for its execution. Bidders should use this information to calculate their total bid price, as the unit price must encompass all necessary supplies and materials for the specified acreage and performance period.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains recent images of a weed load, likely intended to provide visual context for a specific area or site related to an opportunity. Bidders may use these images to assess the current conditions, understand the scope of potential work related to vegetation management, or evaluate the environment for other services.

• The document consists of photographic evidence.
• Images depict an outdoor, undeveloped area with sparse vegetation, dry grasses, and some green shoots.
• A distant view shows a landscape with power lines, buildings, and a body of water under a cloudy sky.

These images are relevant for bidders involved in opportunities related to land management, environmental services, site preparation, or any service where understanding the current state of vegetation and terrain is critical for proposal development, site assessment, or execution planning.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 140FS326Q0076) for "Invasive Control" services at the FWS UMATILLA NWR. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The primary service required is "Invasive Control."

• Specific technical POC: Steve Kahl (509) 210-2197.

• Contract POC: Fred Riley.

• Alternate POC: Katherine Maikis (509) 380-4927, fred.riley@ios.doi.gov.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: June 25, 2026, to September 15, 2026.

• Delivery Date: September 15, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Forestry and Logging Support Activities).

• Size Standard: $11.5 million.

• Offer Due Date: June 23, 2026, 1400 Eastern Daylight Time.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on three factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance combined are more important than Price.

• The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror if it provides the best value.

• Offerors must submit proposals in two parts: Part I - Price Proposal and Part II - Technical and/or Past Performance Information.

• Technical/Management Approach: Limit to 10 pages.

• Past Performance: Attachment 5, the Technical Past Performance & References Questionnaire, must be completed. Recent contracts are within the past three years. Provide information for two (2) contracts.

• Key Personnel and Subcontractors: Personnel must demonstrate at least five (5) years of relevant experience. Subcontractors must also have relevant experience. Limit to 10 pages.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

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

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed.

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

The purpose of this contract is to achieve the objectives of the Burned Area Rehabilitation Plans for the Paterson Ridge and Paterson Slough Fires. This includes restoring habitat, controlling non-indigenous invasive plant populations, restoring native plant communities, monitoring plant response, and reducing future wildfire potential by restoring a historic bunchgrass and forb dominated ecosystem.

• Invasive Plant Control: Apply spot herbicide treatments to control priority invasive plant species, specifically rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) and diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa), on 145.5 acres within the 289.5-acre Paterson Ridge and Paterson Slough Fire rehabilitation area at Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).

• Treatment Area: The target invasive plants are unevenly distributed, and herbicide application must avoid native vegetation. Spot-treatment is required for single plants and small, irregular-shaped patches.

• Application Method: Herbicide treatment must be performed on foot to prevent damage to sensitive biotic crust. Trucks and ATV/UTVs are not permitted within the project area boundary for application, but are permitted on surrounding roads and two-tracks.

• Chemicals: Contractor shall supply all chemicals, including herbicides and adjuvants. Prescriptions, trade names, and rates are to be provided by the applicator, but specific herbicide choices require advance approval from refuge staff.

• Equipment: Contractor must supply mixing and loading equipment, and water. All spraying equipment must be equipped with GPS tracking for mapping application areas and paths.

• Period of Performance: June 25 to September 15, 2026.

• Data Reporting Due: December 15, 2026.

• Place of Performance: 145.5 acres within the 289.5-acre footprint of the Paterson Slough and Ridge Fires at Umatilla NWR. A PDF map will be provided by the government.

• Personnel: All personnel must be appropriately licensed and certificated. Contractor must provide sufficient personnel, equipment, fuel, and subsistence.

• Qualifications: State of Washington herbicide applicator qualifications are required.

• Coordination: Contractor shall schedule and coordinate timing of applications with USFWS.

• Deliverables: Shapefiles (ESRI® format) of application locations, application logs (including dates, times, pesticide details, applicator info, weather), and potentially a Data Management Plan (DMP) if deemed relevant by the Project Lead.

• Timeliness of applications.

• Adequate and even coverage (determined by GIS files).

• Significant control of targeted invasive plants (per field inspections).

• Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Clear and timely communication with Technical POCs.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of target species and ecosystem.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating land parcels and boundaries relevant to the opportunity. It provides geographical context and identifies specific areas of interest.

• Paterson Ridge: Labeled as 45.5 Acres.
• Paterson Slough: Labeled as 244 Acres.
• Fire Perimeter: Indicated by a red line.
• FWS Boundary: Denoted by a red line.
• Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge: Indicated by cross-hatching.
• Christy Rd: A road is labeled.
• Scale bar and North arrow are provided for spatial reference.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and location of the work or property involved in the opportunity. It visually defines the areas of Paterson Ridge and Paterson Slough, and shows their relationship to the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and other features like Christy Road and a fire perimeter. This information is essential for site assessment, planning, and understanding any land-related requirements.

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, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for contractors to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Geographic Area: Oregon Counties of Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa.
• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5589, Revision No.: 30, Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and footnotes.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates (standard and EO 13706), vacation time based on years of service, and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

Bidders must review this document to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. The listed wage rates and fringe benefits represent the minimum compensation requirements for employees performing work under the contract. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract violations and penalties. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific occupations relevant to the opportunity and ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire designed to collect essential information from potential bidders regarding their company's experience, capabilities, and past performance. It must be completed and submitted with the proposal to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements.

• Company Information: Requires the company name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, and Point of Contact (POC) details.
• Business Type: Classification of the business structure.
• Experience: Questions about years of experience in services, contracting (prime/subcontractor), and specifically with Federal Government Contracts.
• Past Performance: Disclosure of any failures to complete awarded work and reasons.
• Personnel: Information on key personnel availability, including minimum/maximum employee numbers, whether employees are on regular payroll, and anticipated number of employees for this project.
• Subcontractor Information: If applicable, details about subcontractors.
• Employee Experience: Details for each employee performing work on the solicitation.
• References: Requires three (3) contract references completed within the past three (3) years, similar in size and complexity to the solicitation's Scope of Work. Preference is given to Government contracts, but other completed or in-progress contracts are acceptable. For each reference, the following must be provided:
  • Contract Agency or Company Name
  • Contract Number (if applicable)
  • Total Contract Value
  • Point of Contact (POC) Name, Telephone #, and E-mail address
  • Contract Start and End Date
  • Scope of Project (detailed description)
• Certification: A statement certifying the completeness and correctness of the provided information.

Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is mandatory for proposal consideration. It directly assesses the bidder's qualifications, relevant experience, and past performance, which are critical factors in the government's evaluation process. Bidders must ensure all requested information, especially detailed project scopes and POC information for references, is provided to demonstrate their capability to perform the work.