Aquatic Invasive Species Treatment – Tipsaw Lake

The contract is for the application of herbicides to manage Eurasian Milfoil and other invasive aquatic plant species in Tipsaw Lake, with specific focus on high-use recreational areas including boat ramps and beaches. The work falls under a total small business set-aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is classified 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 PM. The project is administered by the USDA Forest Service through its CSA East 1 office, and all work is to be performed in Tell City, Indiana, zip code 47586. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger program or initiative managed by the agency to maintain recreational access and ecological balance in the lake.