Aquatic Invasive Species Treatment – Grand Lake St. Marys

The contract pertains to the targeted treatment of Eurasian Milfoil, an aquatic invasive species, across 0.8 acres in Grand Lake St. Marys, with an emphasis on precision application techniques to reduce environmental disruption. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and falls under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and the performance location is specified as Tell City, Indiana, with a zip code of 47586. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, though no specific point of contact or additional office address details are provided. The effort aims to manage the spread of a non-native plant species while adhering to ecological safeguards, requiring specialized expertise and equipment for safe and effective herbicide deployment.