F--Invasive Plant Treatment Roadside for Grand Teton

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for invasive plant right-of-way (roadside) treatments within Grand Teton National Park. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation, and proposals are requested.

• The primary service is invasive weed spraying along roadsides.

• The contract is for a base year plus two option periods.

• Pricing will be on a per-acre basis.

• The contractor is prohibited from using All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on National Park Service lands.

• 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). Total duration not to exceed 5 years and 6 months.

• Maximum Contract Value: $349,000.00

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

• Offer Due Date: 05/18/2026 at 1300 MDT.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Sharon_larosa@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical (ability to meet specifications and qualifications), and Prior Experience (3 examples of similar projects within the past 3 years).

• The Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

• Late quotes will not be accepted.

• All questions are due 5 business days prior to the due date and must be submitted in writing.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 561730

• Small Business Size Standard: $9.5M

• The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA) applies to this procurement.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• A list of attachments is provided, including Scope of Work, Contractor Priority Species, Wage Determination, and Example Area Pictures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Invasive Plant Priority Treatment List 2026," appears to be a list of invasive plant species categorized into three sections: "Invasive Plant Priority Treatment List 2026," "Watch List," and a third unheaded list (likely also a watch list or priority list). It serves as a reference for identifying and potentially managing invasive plant species.

• Invasive Plant Priority Treatment List 2026: Contains 27 listed plant species, including Cheatgrass, Common St. Johnswort, Dalmatian toadflax, and others.
• Watch List: Contains 40 listed plant species, including African rue, Austrian fieldcress, Baby's breath, and others.
• Third List: Contains 36 listed plant species, including Viper's Bugloss, Yellow chamomile, Yellow flag iris, and others.

This document is relevant to bidders who may be involved in environmental management, land management, or pest control services. It provides specific target species that may be part of contract requirements, allowing bidders to understand the scope of potential work related to invasive species management.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, the Teton County Weed & Pest District - Priority Species Chart, outlines a classification system for various weed and pest species based on their infestation level and threat within Teton County. It serves as a guide for prioritizing control efforts.

• Species List: Contains common and scientific names of numerous plant and insect species.
• Priority Levels (1-4): Each species is assigned a priority level (1: Rare Infestation, 2: Local Infestation, 3: Regional Infestation, 4: Widespread Infestation) indicating the urgency and approach for control.
• Education Only / Watch List: Designates species for educational purposes or those not currently listed but considered a potential threat.
• Definitions: Provides detailed explanations for each priority level and the 'Watch List' category, outlining the criteria for classification (e.g., invasiveness, threat to native communities, impact on land value and recreation).

This chart is crucial for any bidder involved in land management, environmental services, pest control, or agricultural contracts within Teton County. It clearly defines which species are considered high-priority threats and guides the expected response and control strategies. Understanding these priorities is essential for developing accurate proposals and executing effective management plans aligned with the Teton County Weed & Pest District's objectives.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Matrix. It outlines the tasks, sub-tasks, performance standards, quality standards for ratings 1, 2, and 3, and the method of monitoring for a service, likely related to weed survey and treatment.

• Task: Noxious Weed Survey and Treatment (all methods)
• Sub Task: Daily Treatment Record and Electronic Data Collection and submission
• Performance Standard: All areas within the defined area are surveyed; weeds treated according to label specifications; contractor responsible for non-target effects; treatment records and electronic data must meet defined requirements and be submitted on time.
• Quality Standards: Details specific metrics for treatment efficacy (e.g., 90% or better), non-target species loss (e.g., 20% or less), accuracy and timeliness of records, and consequences for failing to meet standards (e.g., rework at contractor expense, payment reduction, or no payment).
• Method of Monitoring: Includes weekly review of Quality Control Plan documents, periodic onsite inspections, final inspection for treatment efficacy, and office review of records.

This QASP Matrix is crucial for bidders as it defines the performance expectations and quality standards that will be used to evaluate the contractor's performance. Understanding these standards is essential for developing a compliant and competitive proposal and for managing contract execution effectively. It highlights the specific metrics and monitoring methods that will be employed to assess the success of the weed survey and treatment services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines wildlife regulations for Grand Teton National Park, specifically addressing requirements for projects related to fish and wildlife, amphibians, and birds.

• Fish and Wildlife: Mandates compliance with park regulations for food storage and bear safety practices. Requires all bear attractants to be attended or stored securely. Mandates reporting of human-bear conflicts and sightings. Requires proper storage and disposal of toxic materials to prevent bear access. Specifies disposal of food/attractant debris in bearproof dumpsters and separate disposal of construction debris. Requires reporting of all wildlife-vehicle collisions.
• Amphibians: Requires that care be taken not to disturb any wildlife species (including amphibians, reptiles, migratory birds, mammals, raptors, or bats) during nesting, hibernation, estivation, or other active periods near worksites.
• Birds: Mandates compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Executive Order 13186, making it illegal to "take" migratory birds, their eggs, feathers, or nests. This includes unintentional "take." Requires compliance with seasonal closure regulations for specific bird species. Also addresses protection for Bald and Golden Eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, prohibiting disturbance.

Bidders must understand and incorporate these wildlife regulations into their project planning and execution to ensure compliance with park rules and federal laws. Failure to comply could result in legal action and impact project operations. Specific attention should be paid to bear safety, proper waste disposal, and avoiding disturbance to wildlife, especially migratory birds and eagles.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contractor Weed Spraying Monitoring data sheet, designed for recording the results of ocular surveys and walking/plot surveys related to weed control. Bidders should use this form to understand the type of monitoring data that may be required under the contract.

Ocular Survey Section:

• Location/Site
• Coordinates
• Type of Contract
• Names and Date
• Description of route walked
• Results of Ocular Survey (% Estimated Dead by Species)
• Instruction: If under 90% of plants are dead, conduct monitoring plots and walking surveys.

Walking and Plot Survey Section:

• Location/Site
• Type of Contract, Names, and Date
• Materials required (measuring tape, clickers, chaining pin)
• Survey Information (Dead, Alive, Total counts)
• Calculation for % Control: (Dead/Total) * 100
• Walking survey start and end points
• Plot number and coordinates
• Site Total

This attachment outlines the specific data collection and reporting requirements for monitoring the effectiveness of weed spraying. Bidders should review this to understand the performance metrics and reporting expectations related to vegetation management tasks within the opportunity.

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: Start and Stop Times for the application.
• Environmental Conditions: Temperature and Wind Speed during application.
• Herbicide Details (for up to three herbicides):
  • Name Brand
  • EPA Reg. Number
  • Manufacturer
  • Rate per acre (oz)
• Application Summary:
  • Total Concentrate Used (for each herbicide)
  • Total Gallons Applied
  • Total Acres Treated
• Operational Details:
  • Direction of application
  • Growth Stage of plants
  • Equipment Used
• Notes: A section for additional relevant information.

This form is likely to be used by the contractor to document and report on the invasive plant control activities performed under the contract. Bidders should review this form to understand the level of detail required for reporting and record-keeping related to herbicide application.

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

To control targeted noxious weeds within Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway through ground-based survey and herbicide application.

• Right-of-way Spot Treatments – Motorized: Survey and treatment within 25-50 feet of roadsides using foot or UTV with handheld or short-duration boom sprayers. ATV or truck-mounted systems are not approved.

• General Treatment: Ground-based survey and herbicide application using various equipment (backpack, UTV boom/handgun, truck hose/handgun).

• Contractor Responsibilities: Furnish herbicides, adjuvants, materials, equipment, labor, licensing, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies.

• Tasks: Surveying sites for noxious weeds, mixing and applying specified herbicides, completing daily treatment records, and collecting electronic data (GPS tracks).

• Task Orders: Will specify site details, herbicides, rates, access points, water sources, and daily treatment record specifics.

• Performance-Based Contract: IDIQ with Base Year and two Option Years. Contractor is responsible for end product quality.

• At least 90% of treated weeds (per species) and acreage must show signs of herbicide treatment.

• Daily treatment records and electronic data must be submitted within 14 days of task order completion.

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

• Period of Performance: Base Year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) plus two 12-month Option Years.

• Schedule: Work generally between June 1 and July 15 annually, as specified in task orders.

• Place of Performance: National Park Service lands within Grand Teton National Park and/or John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway.

• Hours of Operation: Daylight hours, Monday-Friday, unless pre-approved.

• Licensing: Contractor and employees must be experienced; applicators need a Wyoming Commercial Pesticide Applicators License.

• Equipment: Must be weed-free upon mobilization; daily inspections required.

• Safety: Follow herbicide label recommendations, MSDS, and maintain safe work procedures. Roadside safety protocols, including traffic control (cones, vests), are mandatory. UTVs must follow traffic flow and have specific visibility markings.

• Environmental: Avoid spraying in rain/snow; take precautions to prevent runoff into open water. Triple rinsing of containers required, away from water sources.

• Data Collection: GPS tracks and points required in NAD 83 coordinate system.

• Record Keeping: Detailed daily records required per Federal/State laws.

• Water Availability: Water for mixing available at specific park locations; Contractor provides fittings and transport.

• Weed List: Species to be treated are listed in Attachment 1 (Grand Teton National Park Invasive Plant Priority List).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the State Designated Weed List for Wyoming. It is intended to inform bidders about specific invasive plant species that may be relevant to the opportunity.

• The list includes common and scientific names of various weeds.
• Examples include Field bindweed, Canada thistle, Leafy spurge, Russian knapweed, Saltcedar, and others.

Bidders should review this list to understand if their proposed services or products relate to the management, control, or eradication of these specific state-designated weeds within Wyoming. This information may be critical for determining the scope of work, required expertise, or compliance requirements for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an image attachment, likely intended to provide visual context or specifications related to a piece of equipment. Given the filename 'Attachment_9_UTV_Visibility.jpg', it may be related to the visibility requirements or characteristics of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) relevant to the opportunity.

The image displays a blue UTV, possibly a Can-Am Defender, in an outdoor, grassy environment with mountains in the background. It features orange accents on the roll cage and a prominent orange mesh-like cover on the front. Small orange flags are also visible on the vehicle.

Bidders should review this image to understand any visual or physical specifications related to a UTV that may be part of the opportunity's requirements. This could include aspects of its design, color, safety features (like flags or visibility enhancements), or overall configuration. It may inform requirements related to equipment procurement, modification, or operational use.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" for the State of Wyoming, specifically for the counties of Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Uinta. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support to miscellaneous occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing," implying that additional benefits apply beyond the listed wage rates.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments), and details applicable benefits such as vacation, holidays, health & welfare, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Outlines the conformance process for classifying service employees not listed in the determination.

This document is critical 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 and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains images related to the opportunity. These pictures likely serve as visual references for the work environment, potential challenges, or specific areas of interest relevant to the solicitation.

• The attachment consists of multiple photographs depicting various landscapes, including fields with vegetation, mountainous backdrops, roads, and individuals engaged in outdoor activities.

These images may help bidders visualize the project site, understand the terrain, and assess the scope of work required, particularly if the opportunity involves land management, environmental services, or outdoor operations. Reviewing these pictures can aid in a more accurate assessment of resources and planning for proposal development.