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F -- HELENA NATIONAL FOREST - BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE AND HELENA NATIONAL FORESTS 2008 AERIAL WEED SPRAYING

Awarded

AG-03H6-S-08-0011Federal

Submission Closed05/30/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # FH28TBP001

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Solicitation # PL28TJE001-A

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Solicitation AG-03H6-S-08-0011 is a total small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of Agriculture's Custer Gallatin National Forest for aerial weed spraying services within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Helena National Forests. The project involves the aerial application of herbicides, specifically Tordon and Clopyralid, using fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters across Powell and Granite counties in Montana. The work is situated in challenging mountainous terrain with elevations ranging from 5,000 to 6,900 feet. The government estimated the price range for this project to be between 100,000 and 500,000 dollars. The selected contractor is required to provide a licensed aerial applicator experienced in mountainous terrain, furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, chemicals, quality control, and mixing water. Treatment areas include the Pintler and Lincoln districts, with specific units such as Schively Ridge, Smart Creek, Ham Gulch, Flat Gulch, Lost Creek, O'Donnell Mountain, Trapper Min, and Moose Creek. While units are not marked on the ground, the government provides GPS coordinates, topographical maps, and aerial photos to guide the application. The scope of work also includes requirements for reconnaissance flights and adherence to specific application rates and site data.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest

Contract Value

$138,544.4

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Helena National Forest, Helena, MT 50602, MT

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

HELI-WORKS FLIGHT SERVICES, LLC

Award Issued Date

05/30/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 12

Presolicitation

Type ChangedMar 28

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 30

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/30/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Custer Gallatin National Forest

Office AddressBOZEMAN, MT, 59715, USA

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Jeannie Leth

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Cindy M ChristophersenContract Specialist

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Full Description

Project Title: Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Helena National Forests 2008 Aerial Weed Spraying - It is intended to issue a commercial solicitation for aerial application of herbicides by fixed wing aircraft and/or helicopter in Powell and Granite counties of Montana. Work will be performed in mountainous terrain. Contractor shall provide a licensed aerial applicator experienced in herbicide application in mountainous terrain. The application vegetation sites are situated at varying elevation, between 5,000 - 6,900 feet at the highest. Units will not be marked on the ground, but GPS coordinates, aerial photos, and topographical maps will be available. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment supervision, transportation, operating supplies, chemicals, quality control and incidental supplies necessary to perform work in addition to supplying the water for mixing. A pre-bid meeting will be held on April 11, 2008 beginning at 8:30 am MDST at the Supervisor's Office, Helena National Forest, Helena, MT. Government estimated price range is between $100,000 and $500,000. The project will be set aside for small business. The solicitation packet will be available on approximately March 26, 2008 and can be downloaded from this site at that time.