Aquatic Invasive Species Treatment – Lake Hargrave

The contract is for comprehensive herbicide treatment of 68.8 acres of aquatic vegetation across Lake Hargrave, with targeted control of 0.3 acres specifically designated for Eurasian Milfoil, an invasive aquatic species. The work is intended to manage and suppress unwanted plant growth to maintain ecological balance and recreational usability of the lake. The project is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it falls under NAICS code 541620 which pertains to environmental consulting services. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, and responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The performance location is centered in Tell City, Indiana, with a ZIP code of 47586, and the contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its CSA East 1 office.