Noxious Weed and Vegetation Control

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

To decrease the overall presence of noxious weeds and manage vegetation around decorative rock areas and fire breaks at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) facilities through the application of pesticides.

• Responsible for decreasing noxious weeds and managing vegetation.

• Provide recommendations for approaches and remedies specific to plant species to the NLR Subject Matter Expert (SME) for review and approval.

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Apply pesticides using State licensed applicators in accordance with label requirements.

• Maintain a Commercial Applicator License and register with the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

• Provide as-needed services within five to ten (5-10) business days of the NLR Technical Monitor (TM) request.

• Perform scheduled tasks as outlined in the document.

• Specification sheets for all herbicide and chemical applications must be submitted to NLR ESHQ department for approval prior to use.

• Pesticides must be EPA registered and approved, and of a type recommended by the manufacturer for each specific problem and application.

• Pre-emergent and Post-emergent herbicides are to be used, with selection contingent on weed identification, growth rate, location, hydrology, soil type, and application type.

• Application methods include foliar, soil, and wetland applications.

• Large herbicide applications require specific equipment and speed limitations.

• Small area applications use hand-operated sprayers.

• Herbicides shall not be stored on NLR's campus.

• Herbicide application postings and records must comply with state and federal regulations.

• Advance notification and coordination with the NLR SME is required prior to spraying.

• Herbicides shall not be applied when wind speeds exceed 15 mph or during active precipitation.

• All products in tanks must be fully utilized or removed by the subcontractor.

• Subcontractor shall complete an Herbicide Application Record for each application.

• All chemical products shall be approved by the NLR TM and NLR SME prior to use.

• Subcontractor shall report information on the use of environmentally preferred and/or bio-based products quarterly.

• Provide a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the NLR TM for each chemical product used.

• The document references "2026 NLR Weed Management Plan" and "Scheduled Tasks" with seasonal requirements (Spring, Summer, Fall).

• Locations include: South Table Mountain Site (STM), Flatirons Campus (FC), and South Table Mountain Energy Park (STEP).

• Subcontractor employees must have sufficient English language speaking skills.

• All on-site employees must be Colorado certified as Certified Herbicide Applicators in specified categories.

• At least one primary and one secondary Certified Applicator are required.

• A Qualified Supervisor with 5-7 years of experience in noxious weed and vegetation control and 3-5 years of supervisory experience is required.

• Employees must wear NLR identification badges.

• Compliance with NLR's Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESHQ) requirements is mandatory.

• Working hours are typically NLR regular business hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday), with provisions for non-working hours with prior notification.

Sources Sought Notice

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is a market research effort by the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) federal laboratory, to identify potential subcontractors capable of providing Noxious Weed and Vegetation Control services. The NLR is managed by The Alliance for Energy Innovation (Alliance).

• Decrease the overall presence of noxious weeds across the site and manage vegetation in decorative rock areas and fire breaks through pesticide application.

• Provide recommendations for approaches and remedies specific to plant species to the NLR Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Comply with all applicable federal, state (Colorado), and local laws, regulations, and policies.

• Pesticide application must be performed by State-licensed applicators in accordance with pesticide label requirements.

• Maintain a Commercial Applicator License and register with the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

• All on-site employees working as Certified Herbicide Applicators must be Colorado certified in specific categories (e.g., Rangeland Pest Control, Industrial and Right-of-Way Weed Control, etc.).

• Provide at least one primary and one secondary Certified Applicator.

• Certified Applicator must meet with the NLR Technical SME to review and assist with the Annual Weed Management Plan.

• Understand integrated weed management principles and possess skills to identify invasive plant species and implement various chemical control methods.

• Comply with Colorado Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) Regulation No. 29; NLR prefers the use of electric equipment.

• Ensure at least one individual is available to transport personnel and equipment.

• The Alliance intends to competitively solicit for these services, dependent on the volume of qualified responses.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated base period of twelve (12) months, with four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential period of sixty (60) months.

• Anticipated Lead/Delivery Time: 08/01/2026.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN), not a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Interested parties should submit capabilities statements by 5:00 p.m. (MST) on 04/02/2026 to Lee.Brown@NLR.gov.

• Submission response is limited to 2-5 pages.

• Required submission items include: Company Name, Address, URL, Point of Contact, Completed Notice of Intent to Attend Conference Form, demonstration of local business presence in the Denver Metropolitan area, and a Capability Statement detailing expertise with similar projects, federally funded projects, challenging schedules, and team integration.

• A table for "Noxious Weed Control Capabilities" and "Vegetation Control Capabilities" must be completed.

• Vendors must demonstrate a local business presence in the Denver Metropolitan area.

• NLR reserves the right to set aside any resultant award in total or in part.

• Responding to this SSN identifies your company as an interested candidate only.

• Costs associated with developing a response are not reimbursed.

• Submission does not guarantee inclusion in a forthcoming RFP.

• For instructions on registering on SAM.gov, visit the provided link.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is "Attachment 3: Notice of Intent to Submit Attend Conference" for Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2026029331, "Noxious Weed and Vegetation Control." It serves as a form for organizations to notify the Subcontract Administrator whether they will attend the mandatory pre-proposal site walk or if they do not intend to submit a proposal.

• RFP Information: Identifies the specific RFP number and title.
• Contact Information: Provides the name, address, and email for the Subcontract Administrator (Lee Brown).
• Notification Options: Allows the organization to indicate:
  • The number of attendees for the mandatory pre-proposal site walk on April 10th, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • That they do not intend to submit a proposal.
• Organization Details: Fields for Organization's Name, Address, City/State/Zip, Contact Name, Telephone No., Email, and Fax No.
• Attendee List: A table to list attendees for the pre-proposal conference, including Name, Citizenship, Cell Phone Number, and Email.

This form is crucial for potential bidders to formally communicate their intent regarding participation in the pre-proposal site walk and their overall interest in submitting a proposal for the "Noxious Weed and Vegetation Control" opportunity. Completing and returning this form is a required step for those intending to participate in the site walk.