TRAIL CREEK HERBICIDE APPLICATION CHALLIS BLM ID

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

To provide herbicide application services for cheatgrass control and native rangeland restoration at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office (CFO).

• Application of herbicide over a total of 855 acres.

• Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals.

• Focus on reducing/eradicating cheatgrass, a nonnative invasive annual grass, within native sagebrush steppe habitat.

• Application operations to commence on or after September 14, 2026, within 3 calendar days of notification of favorable conditions.

• Completion within 10 calendar days once initiated.

• Uniform coverage of the specified herbicide within designated boundaries is required.

• Weekly progress reports are to be provided to the BLM Representative (COR and/or PI).

• Daily herbicide application records and geospatial data in shapefile format must be submitted upon contract completion.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for uniform coverage is 95%.

• Estimated Start Date: September 28, 2026

• Estimated End Date: October 31, 2026

• Application operations permitted only during daylight hours, six days a week (Saturdays allowed, Sundays and holidays excluded unless authorized).

• Place of Performance: Approximately 14 miles northeast of Challis, Idaho, on land administered by the BLM.

• Personnel: Applicators must hold a current Idaho Professional Applicator License in the Agricultural Pesticide Category. Unlicensed applicators may work under a licensed applicator if within visual line of sight.

• Equipment: All equipment must be power washed and free of soil, seeds, or vegetative matter before transport to BLM land. GPS units capable of recording data in UTMs (NAD 1983) are required.

• Safety: Equipment must meet OSHA standards. Contractor is responsible for employee and public safety, including furnishing roadside warning signs. Compliance with Idaho State Fire Prevention Laws and Federal/State herbicide regulations is mandatory.

• Environmental: Adherence to spray drift management, wind, relative humidity, and site condition requirements as per product labels is essential. Proper disposal of herbicides and containers according to EPA and Idaho State regulations is required.

• Reporting: A pre-work conference is mandatory. Contractor must provide a written performance/work plan and crew manifest. Key personnel include a Contractor Representative fluent in English who must be on-site at all times.

• Camping: On-site camping is permitted only in pre-approved areas, which will be surveyed for cultural resources. Contractor is responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions and removing all garbage and refuse.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Schedule detailing the supplies or services and prices/costs for herbicide application. It outlines the structure for pricing the contract.

• Item No. 0001: Herbicide Application (Estimated Quantity: 1,026 acres)
• Cost Breakdown per Work Element:
  • 0001A: Herbicide Application (Estimated Quantity: 1,026 acres)
  • 0001B: Imazapic (7-oz/ac) (Estimated Quantity: 56 gallons)
  • 0001C: Non-ionic Surfactant (2-oz/ac) (Estimated Quantity: 17 gallons)
• Total (All or None): Placeholder for total contract cost.
• Period of Performance: 34 Days (including holidays and weekends)
• Estimated Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Total Estimated Acres: 1,026 acres

This schedule provides the estimated quantities and breakdown for herbicide application services. Bidders will use this structure to provide their Unit Price and Total Cost for each item, including the specific chemicals (Imazapic and surfactant) and application rates. The total estimated acres and the requirement for an early post-emergent application on or around October 1 are key details for pricing and planning. Contractors must supply chemicals and be prepared for potentially difficult road conditions. Work must commence within three days of notification by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically herbicide application services for approximately 1026 acres at Trail Creek, Idaho. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Challis Field Office, is procuring these services. This document serves as the sole solicitation, and written solicitations will not be issued separately. It is a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5M.

• Herbicide application services for approximately 1026 acres.

• Includes chemicals for application.

• Services to be performed within the required period of performance.

• Requires a work plan, schedule (including planned acres treated per day), location of loading sites, and coordination with the Government.

• Quality control and safety processes must be described.

• Available equipment must be detailed.

• Prior relevant experience for key personnel and crew members is required.

• Experience in remote locations and adverse weather conditions is relevant.

• Contract type: Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested.

• Period of Performance: To be detailed in the solicitation.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the size standard for small business is $9.5M.

• Quotes are due by May 25, 2026, 5pm Eastern.

• Questions should be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow for answers before the deadline.

• Quotes will be accepted via email at charles_dodson@ios.doi.gov.

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The overall quote shall consist of a completed bid schedule and other items as described in FAR 52.212-2.

• Evaluation factors include: Technical Capability, Applicant Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors (Best Value determination).

• This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, representations and certifications, and small business programs.

• Specific attachments mentioned include: Wage Determination, Work Statement, Maps, and Bid Schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the proposed treatment area for the Trail Creek Cheatgrass Treatment project. It shows the geographical boundaries of the 1,026-acre project area and surrounding land ownership/management.

• Project Area: Clearly delineated in pink, labeled "Trail_Creek_Proposed_26".
• Acreage: Specified as 1,026 Acres.
• Land Management: Differentiates between Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), State lands, and Private/Other lands.
• Surrounding Infrastructure: Shows major roads such as Highway 93, Highway 26, Custer Rd, and Pahsimeroi Valley Rd.
• Location: Indicates proximity to Challis, Idaho, and Yankee Fork State Park.

This map is crucial for potential bidders to understand the precise location and scale of the proposed cheatgrass treatment. It helps in visualizing the terrain, access routes, and the extent of the work required, aiding in bid preparation and site assessment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5517, Revision No. 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for specific counties in Idaho.

• Geographic Area: Idaho Counties of Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and their required minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors, outlining specific requirements and rates.
• Health & Welfare: Specifies Health & Welfare benefits rates per hour and per month.
• Vacation & Holidays: Details paid vacation accrual and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Footnotes: Includes specific notes regarding computer employees, night pay, Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a solicitation that falls under the Service Contract Act for the specified Idaho counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimum requirements to be compliant. It directly impacts labor cost calculations for proposals and the overall cost of contract performance.