F--ONE WAY ESR HERBICIDE

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) publicizes the answer to a question posed by an interested party.

• It corrects the Period of Performance (POP) on the SF-18 to align with the POP stated in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• The corrected POP is from 02/19/2026 to 02/28/2026.

• Item 00010 (Herbicide Application) is modified to reflect the obligated amount.

• SF-18 (Period of Performance)

• Item 00010 (Herbicide Application - Product/Service Code: F105)

• The deadline for questions is 5:00 PM EST on February 6, 2026.

• Quotes are due by 5:00 PM EST on February 13, 2026.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification regarding the "Herbicide Treatment - One Way Fire Area Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R)" opportunity.

• Application Method: Clarification was sought on whether the herbicide application would be aerial only. The response confirms that this will be a "no ground disturbance application."

This clarification confirms the method of herbicide application, which may be relevant for bidders assessing their capabilities and equipment for this opportunity.

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

This SOW outlines the requirements for an Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation project involving herbicide application on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Arizona Strip District. The goal is to restore burned areas to improve wildlife habitat and rangeland health.

• Application of herbicide (Plateau, imazapic) at a rate of 8 fl. oz. per acre, plus Hi Light Colorant and methylated seed oil surfactant.

• No ground disturbance is permitted.

• Even distribution of herbicide is required, with a uniformity tolerance of +/- 10% of the average distribution.

• Contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, supplies, and materials not provided by the Government.

• Work includes herbicide application, equipment calibration, monitoring, and crew management.

• Herbicide application must be uniform and meet specified rates.

• Equipment must be calibrated and capable of precise distribution.

• Project log data must be provided daily, differentiating between drop-on and drop-off application.

• Final deliverables include Shapefiles and Printouts of treated areas.

• Period of Performance (POP): February 19, 2026 – February 28, 2026 (non-negotiable).

• Site Location: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Mohave County, AZ, approximately 35 miles south of St. George, UT. The area is remote with intermittent cell coverage; a satellite communication device is recommended.

• Access: Requires 4-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles due to dirt roads and jeep trails.

• Wind Restrictions: Herbicide application is prohibited when wind speeds exceed 6 miles per hour.

• Equipment: Must include GPS Guidance/Tracking system (Esri or compatible), Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) for navigation and data collection, and a visual display monitor.

• Safety: Contractor must identify, mitigate, and avoid hazards related to herbicide operation.

• Hazardous Materials: Compliance with all State and Federal regulations for handling and disposal of hazardous materials and petroleum products is required. No on-site disposal of hazardous materials or contaminated soil.

• Cleanup: Project sites must be cleaned up daily, with all refuse removed and disposed of properly.

• Wildlife: Work must stop immediately if threatened or endangered species are encountered, with prompt notification to the BLM authorized officer.

• References: Bidders must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in similar applications and provide at least two references.

• Bidding: Contract will be bid on a per-acre price, including all labor, equipment, and materials.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the "One Way Fire Herbicide Treatment" area within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District. It serves to visually define the project's geographical scope.

• One Way Fire Perimeter: Clearly delineated in purple hatching, indicating the specific area for herbicide treatment.
• BLM National Monument Boundary: Outlines the broader protected area.
• Tertiary Roads: Unpaved roads are shown, likely for access or navigation purposes.
• Geographic Context: Includes major roads, landmarks (Grand Canyon-Parashant), and a locator map showing the monument's position within Arizona and surrounding counties.
• Map Production Details: Provides information on the map's origin, coordinate system, scale, and date.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the precise location and extent of the proposed herbicide treatment. It helps in assessing the logistical challenges, environmental considerations, and the scale of work required for the opportunity. Bidders should use this map to visualize the operational area and plan their approach accordingly.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for herbicide treatment services. The Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office, is seeking quotes for the treatment of approximately 216 acres within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument area in Mohave County.

• Herbicide treatment services for approximately 216 acres.

• Services to be performed in accordance with the provided Statement of Work (SOW) and maps.

• Period of Performance: February 19, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

• Quotes are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on February 13, 2026.

• Submission method: Via email to Lhariper@blm.gov.

• Questions are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on February 6, 2026, via email to Lhariper@blm.gov.

• Evaluation factors include: Technical Approach, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Not specified as a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with their quote.

• The document includes numerous clauses and provisions related to contract terms, representations, certifications, and compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid schedule for the One Way Fire ES&R Seeding opportunity, specifically for herbicide application services. It outlines the pricing structure required from bidders.

• Service: Herbicide Application on One Way Fire area.
• Quantity: Approximately 216 acres.
• Required Fields: Bidders must provide a Unit Price and a Total Amount for the specified quantity.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the pricing structure and to submit a responsive bid. Bidders are required to bid on all items, and incomplete bids will be considered non-responsive. The award will be made to the most advantageous bid conforming to this schedule.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions to offerors for a Firm Fixed Price contract, solicited and awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose quote conforms to requirements and represents the best value to the Government.

Offerors must submit a quote that includes:

• Technical Statement: A summary of the contractor's plan to complete survey work, including schedule and tasks/methodologies for herbicide treatment.

• References: Three current references (completed within the past three years) for similar projects, including project details and contact information.

• Price: A breakdown of total price, including supplies/materials, labor, overhead, and profit.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Award Basis: Best value to the Government, considering Technical, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Questions Deadline: February 6, 2026, by 5:00pm EST (via email to lhariper@blm.gov).

• Quotes Deadline: February 13, 2026, by 5:00pm EST (electronically to lhariper@blm.gov).

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be ranked by price initially. The Government will assess Technical and Past Experience as acceptable/unacceptable. Past Performance will be rated (Excellent Confidence, Acceptable Confidence, No Confidence, Unknown Confidence). Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Award Process: Award goes to the offeror meeting pass/fail criteria, with an "Excellent Confidence" past performance rating, representing best value. If not, the process continues with the next lowest priced offeror until all factors are met or all offerors are evaluated. If no "Excellent Confidence" rating is achieved, award goes to the offeror with the highest past performance rating and lowest price, meeting all other factors.

• Total small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be deemed responsible prospective contractors per FAR 9.1.

• Incomplete packages may be considered nonresponsive.

• Past performance projects not current (greater than three years) will be disregarded.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5467, Revision No. 30) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, for the State of Arizona, County of Mohave. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It lists specific occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations receive a Health & Welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week. An additional Health & Welfare benefit of $5.09 per hour is applicable under Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for employees on contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), covered workers must be paid at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for work performed in 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are specified.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials of 8% or 4% may apply based on the degree of hazard associated with specific work environments.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance ($3.35 per week for cleaning/maintenance, unless "wash and wear" materials are used).
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in this determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in Mohave County, Arizona, subject to the Service Contract Act. It directly impacts proposal pricing and labor cost calculations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for herbicide application services for approximately 216 acres in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument area. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement is the only solicitation; quotes are requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Herbicide application services for approximately 216 acres.

• Detailed requirements are provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Map (Attachment 1).

• Mohave County Wage Determination 2015-5467 Revision 30 is incorporated.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of performance and location detailed in the attached SOW.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Questions Due: February 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST) via email to lhariper@blm.gov.

• Quotes Due: February 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM (EST) via email to lhariper@blm.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for the non-cost factors. The evaluation will consider: a. Technical Approach b. Past Experience c. Past Performance d. Total Price

• Offerors must be deemed responsible prospective contractors.

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

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Exception 1) – with a size standard of $34 million.

• Offerors must ensure their Representations and Certifications are up to date in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• Attachments include: SOW & Map, Clauses and Provisions, Wage Determination, Instructions to Offerors, and Value Bid Schedule.