Invasive Plant Motorized Treatment for Grand Teton

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to provide motorized invasive plant treatments. The acquisition is for Grand Teton National Park and is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside. The government anticipates awarding an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Motorized Cover Invasive Weed Treatment (Base Year, Option Period 1, Option Period 2)

• Motorized Spot Invasive Weed Treatment (Base Year, Option Period 1, Option Period 2)

• Pricing will be per acre.

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

• Period of Performance: Base Year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027), Option Period I (June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028), Option Period II (June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029). The contract will not exceed three (3) years.

• Maximum Contract Value: $349,000.00

• Minimum Guarantee: $40,000.00 for the first delivery/task order.

• Offer Due Date: 05/20/2026 at 1300 MD (refer to Box 10 on SF-18).

• Submission Method: Email to Sharon_larosa@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation of Price and Technical factors. Prior experience is also a consideration.

• Questions Due: 5 business days prior to the due date, submitted in writing.

• 100% Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 561730

• Small Business Size Standard: $9.5M

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Delivery Task Orders will be firm fixed price.

• Prohibition of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) on National Park Service lands.

• Electronic invoicing required via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the State Designated Weed List for Wyoming. It serves as a reference for identifying specific noxious weeds that may be relevant to the opportunity.

• The list contains common and scientific names of various invasive and noxious plant species.
• Examples include Field bindweed, Canada thistle, Leafy spurge, Saltcedar, and Russian olive.

Bidders should review this list to understand if any of the listed weeds are pertinent to the scope of work for this opportunity. This may be relevant for environmental compliance, land management, or restoration tasks.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be an image attachment, potentially related to equipment specifications or visual context for an opportunity. The filename "Attachment_9_UTV_Visibility.jpg" suggests it may illustrate a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) and its visibility features, which could be relevant for understanding operational requirements or equipment needs.

• The image displays a blue UTV with orange accents, parked on dry grass with a mountainous landscape in the background.
• Features visible include the UTV's seating, steering wheel, tires, headlights, and a front-mounted orange rack or guard.
• Orange flags are attached to the vehicle, possibly indicating a requirement for high visibility.

Bidders should review this attachment to understand any specific equipment requirements or operational contexts related to UTVs, particularly concerning visibility. This may inform their understanding of the scope of work, required equipment, or operational environments for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographic evidence of vegetation, likely for an environmental assessment or land management project. It serves as a visual record to support descriptions or requirements within a larger solicitation or contract.

The attachment consists of multiple images depicting various landscapes, including fields with wildflowers and thistles, sagebrush-covered areas alongside a road, and mountainous backdrops. Some images show groups of people in outdoor settings, possibly conducting fieldwork.

Bidders should review these images to understand the types of vegetation and terrain relevant to the opportunity. This visual information may be crucial for assessing the scope of work, planning resource allocation, or understanding environmental conditions pertinent to the contract's performance requirements.

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

This document outlines the requirements for motorized invasive plant treatments within Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

• Motorized Cover Treatments: Full coverage spraying using ground unit boom sprayers (tractor or UTV mounted). Minimum 150 acres per work day (12 hours) at a rate of twelve (12) gallons per acre. Government estimates awarding a minimum of 50 acres per year, with approximately 100 acres for the Base Year.

• Motorized Spot Treatments: Survey and treatment using handheld spray guns or short duration boom sprayers via foot or UTV. Government estimates awarding a minimum of 250 acres per year, with approximately 450 acres for the Base Year.

• Tasks include: Surveying for noxious weeds, mixing and applying specified herbicides, completing daily treatment records, and collecting electronic data (track logs).

• Government Provided: Herbicides and adjuvants will be provided by the Government.

• Contractor Provided: All necessary equipment, labor, licensing, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.

• Treatment Efficacy: A minimum of 90% of treated weeds (for each species) must show mortality or physical signs of herbicide treatment (wilting, curling, discoloration).

• Daily Records: Daily treatment records and electronic data (GPS track logs) must be submitted within fourteen (14) days of completing on-site treatment.

• Quality Control: Contractor must provide a Quality Control Plan and conduct self-inspections.

• Government Inspection: Final inspection will occur at least 14 days after treatment. Acceptance is based on meeting the 90% efficacy standard. Failure to meet standards may result in rework at contractor expense, reduced payment, or nonacceptance.

• Period of Performance: One Base Year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) and three 12-month option years.

• Schedule: Work is estimated to be performed between June 1 and July 15 annually, with specific start/end dates determined by task orders and environmental conditions.

• Place of Performance: All National Park Service lands within Grand Teton National Park.

• Hours of Operation: Daylight hours, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved.

• Compliance: All treatment and application must strictly conform to product manufacturer recommendations, labeling, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Personnel: Contractor personnel must be experienced in noxious weed management and herbicide application. A Wyoming Commercial Pesticide Applicators License is required for the Site Manager and for those performing herbicide mixing/application. Personnel must be under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator.

• Equipment: Equipment must be weed-free and available for Government inspection prior to use. Contractor is responsible for equipment maintenance.

• Safety: Contractor is responsible for safety of personnel and the public. Specific provisions for animal presence, weather, chemical transport, and spill response are detailed.

• Water Sources: Government-provided water sources are available at Headquarters Campus (Moose, WY) and Moran Junction Administrative Site (Moran, WY). Contractor is responsible for fittings, hoses, and water transportation.

• Weed List: Species to be treated include those on the Grand Teton National Park Invasive Plant Priority List.

• Electronic Data Collection: GPS unit required for recording tracks and points. Data must be collected using NAD 83 coordinate system.

• Ratings: Performance will be rated as Fully Acceptable, Requires Rework, or Unacceptable, impacting payment.

• Task Orders will provide site-specific descriptions, maps, herbicide details, and other relevant information.

• The contract is performance-based, meaning the Contractor is responsible for the end product/result.

• Estimated acres to be treated per period are provided, but are not a guarantee of minimum or maximum acres awarded.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Invasive Plant Priority Treatment List 2026," appears to be a list of plants categorized for treatment. It is divided into three sections: "Invasive Plant Priority Treatment List 2026," "Watch List," and a third unheaded list that seems to be a continuation of the "Watch List" or a related category.

• Invasive Plant Priority Treatment List 2026: Contains specific plant names such as Cheatgrass, Dalmatian toadflax, and Musk thistle.
• Watch List: Includes plants that may require monitoring or early intervention, such as African rue, Common teasel, and Poison hemlock.
• Third List: Features additional plant names like Viper's Bugloss, Yellow chamomile, and Russian Thistle.

This list is relevant to bidders who may be involved in vegetation management, environmental services, or land management contracts. It provides specific information on which plant species are considered priorities for treatment or monitoring, which could directly inform the scope of work, required expertise, and proposed solutions for related opportunities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Teton County Weed & Pest District - Priority Species Chart," serves as a reference for identifying and categorizing invasive plant species and other pests within Teton County. It outlines a prioritization system used by the Teton County Weed & Pest District to manage these species.

• Species List: Contains a comprehensive list of plant species and other pests (e.g., mosquitoes, grasshoppers).
• Priority Levels: Each species is assigned a priority level (1-4) based on its infestation status and threat level. Priority 1 indicates a rare infestation with a goal of eradication, while Priority 4 indicates a widespread infestation requiring maintenance and control.
• Education/Watch List: Designates species for educational purposes or those on a watch list, indicating potential future threats.
• Definitions: Provides detailed definitions for each priority level (Priority 1-4) and the "Watch List," explaining the criteria for classification and the corresponding management strategy.

This chart is relevant to bidders who may be involved in contracts related to environmental management, pest control, land management, or conservation within Teton County. It helps bidders understand the specific species and pests the county prioritizes for control and eradication, which could inform their approach to proposals, resource allocation, and operational strategies if awarded a contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Matrix. It outlines the standards and methods for monitoring the quality of services provided under a contract, likely related to "Noxious Weed Survey and Treatment (all methods)".

• Tasks: Noxious Weed Survey and Treatment (all methods).
• Sub Tasks: Daily Treatment Record and Electronic Data Collection and Submission.
• Performance Standards: Defines expectations for surveying areas, treatment efficacy, and handling of non-target species, as well as requirements for treatment records and electronic data submission.
• Quality Standards (Rating 1, 2, 3): Details acceptable performance levels, consequences for deficiencies (e.g., rework, payment reduction), and unacceptable performance leading to no payment.
• Method of Monitoring: Specifies how quality will be assessed, including weekly reviews of Quality Control Plan documents, periodic onsite inspections, final inspections, and office reviews of records and data.

This QASP Matrix is crucial for bidders as it defines the performance expectations and quality standards that will be used to evaluate their work. Understanding these standards will help bidders to:

• Accurately scope their proposals to meet or exceed requirements.
• Develop internal quality control processes.
• Anticipate how their performance will be monitored and assessed.
• Understand the financial implications of failing to meet quality standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines wildlife regulations for projects conducted within Grand Teton National Park. It details requirements for managing "bear attractants," handling potentially toxic materials, disposing of waste, and reporting wildlife collisions. It also specifies regulations concerning amphibians and birds, including compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

• Fish and Wildlife:
  • Strict compliance with park regulations for food storage and "bear attractants" (food, drinks, garbage, cooking utensils, etc.).
  • All "attractants" must be attended or stored securely in approved bear-resistant containers, hard-sided vehicles, or bear-resistant garbage receptacles.
  • Reporting of human-bear conflicts and bear sightings to the Teton Interagency Dispatch Center.
  • Proper storage and disposal of toxic materials to prevent bear access.
  • Use of bearproof dumpsters for food and attractant debris; separate disposal for construction debris.
  • Reporting of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
• Amphibians:
  • Requirement to avoid disturbing wildlife species (amphibians, reptiles, migratory birds, mammals, raptors, bats) in nesting, hibernating, or estivating states near worksites.
• Birds:
  • Compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Executive Order 13186, prohibiting the "take" (pursuing, hunting, wounding, killing, trapping, capturing, collecting) of migratory birds, their eggs, feathers, or nests.
  • Compliance with seasonal closure regulations for specific bird species.
  • Protection of Bald and Golden Eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, prohibiting disturbance.

Bidders must understand and adhere to these wildlife regulations as they will directly impact project planning, execution, and compliance within Grand Teton National Park. Failure to comply could result in penalties and project delays. Specific attention should be paid to requirements for bear safety, waste disposal, and protection of protected species and their habitats.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a data sheet for monitoring contractor weed spraying activities. It provides templates for recording survey data, including ocular surveys and walking/plot surveys.

• Ocular Survey: Fields for Location/Site, Contract Type, Names, Date, Description of route, and Results of Ocular Survey (% Estimated Dead by Species). It specifies that if under 90% of plants are sprayed, monitoring plots and walking surveys should be conducted.
• Walking and Plot Survey: Lists necessary materials (measuring tape, clickers, chaining pin). Includes sections for Survey Information (Dead, Alive, Total, % Control), Walking survey start/end points, and Plot details (Plot #, Coordinates).

This attachment outlines the expected monitoring and data collection methods for weed spraying services. Bidders should review this to understand the performance standards and reporting requirements related to the effectiveness of weed control, which may influence their approach to service delivery and pricing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a data sheet for the Grand Teton Invasive Plant Control Contract, designed to be completed "One Sheet Per Site Please!". It serves as a record-keeping tool for herbicide application activities.

• Applicator/Operator: Name of the individual applying the herbicide.
• Dates of Application: Specific date(s) the application occurred.
• Start Time / Stop Time: Time the application began and ended.
• Total Work Hours: Duration of the application.
• Temperature / Wind Speed: Environmental conditions during application.
• Direction: Direction of application.
• Herbicide Details (for up to 3 herbicides):
  • Name Brand
  • EPA Reg. Number
  • Manufacturer
  • Rate per acre (oz)
• Total Concentrate Used: Amount of herbicide concentrate used.
• Total Gallons Applied: Total volume of herbicide mixture applied.
• Growth Stage: The growth stage of the target plants.
• Equipment Used: The equipment utilized for the application.
• Total Acres Treated: The total area covered by the application.
• Notes: A section for additional relevant information.

This form is likely a required deliverable or a template for reporting under the contract. Bidders should review it to understand the level of detail required for tracking and reporting herbicide application activities, which may influence their operational planning and cost estimations.

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. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various occupations performing work under a contract subject to the Service Contract Act. This is relevant for bidders to understand labor costs associated with the opportunity.

• Lists specific occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid sick leave provisions (EO 13706 and EO 13658).
• Includes information on vacation and holiday entitlements.
• Outlines procedures for conforming unlisted classifications and wage rates.

Bidders must use this document to determine the minimum labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations. The rates listed are applicable to the specified geographic area (Wyoming Counties of Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, Uinta) and the contract's period of performance.