NAVAJO DAM WEED TREATMENT
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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 Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office is soliciting proposals for Navajo Dam Weed Treatment services. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a contractor to control invasive plant and algae species within the Primary Jurisdiction Area and "Boneyard" at Navajo Dam, New Mexico, covering approximately 100 acres. The contract will be a single fixed-price purchase order. Proposals are due February 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for controlling noxious and invasive plants (e.g., Bull thistle, Canada thistle, Russian olive, Tamarisk), non-noxious broadleaf plants, native plants impacting dam infrastructure, and non-noxious aquatic plants along the San Juan River shorelines and in canals/ditches. A 90% kill rate is required for targeted species, with re-treatment at the contractor's expense if not met. Services include chemical application, requiring a New Mexico commercial applicator's license and Reclamation approval for chemicals, with a preference for biobased herbicides. Specific application techniques, such as a 6-foot kill zone around fence lines and a 150-foot buffer around an osprey nest, must be followed.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, leading to a single fixed-price purchase order.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), with a $9.5 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: Base year from April 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four potential option years extending through December 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: Navajo Dam, Primary Jurisdiction Area and "Boneyard," northwestern New Mexico.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM MDT.
- Questions Due: February 9, 2026, by 4:00 PM MDT.
- Proposal Requirements: Must not exceed 10 pages (excluding cover sheet, past performance, and pricing). Bidders must use the provided price schedule for all CLINs.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.
Key Requirements for Bidders
Bidders must demonstrate a detailed technical approach, a Quality Control Plan, personnel qualifications with relevant experience and knowledge of local flora, and all necessary licenses/permits for herbicide application in New Mexico. Past performance examples (up to 3 projects within the last 5 years) are required. A Safety Plan must be furnished within 20 days of contract award. Compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determination for San Juan County, NM, is mandatory.