GRTE-NON-MOTOR INVASIVE PLANT TREATMENT

This single-award IDIQ contract, solicitation number 140P1423Q0041, is a total small business set-aside for non-motorized invasive plant treatment services within Grand Teton National Park in Teton County, Wyoming. Managed by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service, the contract focuses on ground-based surveys and herbicide applications to control noxious weeds using non-motorized methods such as backpacks or animal stock. The performance period begins June 1, 2023, and extends through September 1, 2027, consisting of a base year and three option years. The estimated workload ranges from 200 to 750 acres per period, with a maximum contract value of 249,000 dollars, though some documentation indicates a potential ceiling of up to 900,000 dollars. Contractors are required to follow a priority-based framework for identifying and eradicating non-native species to protect the ecological integrity of the park and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway. Strict adherence to wildlife regulations is mandatory, particularly regarding bear attractant storage and the protection of species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. All treatment activities must be meticulously documented using standardized reporting templates that track chemical application rates, weather conditions, and targeted species. Additionally, the contract is subject to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5409, ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act for labor rates in the region.