Nez Perce Clearwater N.F.s - Selway-Bitterroot Backcountry Invasive Plant Treatment

The contract involves multiple awards for invasive plant control services in the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest, specifically targeting the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness and adjacent forest lands. Key tasks include identifying infestations through surveys, applying herbicides, and providing mapping and reporting services. The work will focus on trail corridors, trailheads, administrative sites, and established campsites along approximately 250 miles of trails and 50 campsites, although the scope of actual work depends on available funding. Much of the treatment will take place in designated wilderness areas where motorized equipment is prohibited, requiring supplies to be transported by foot or pack stock. Various invasive plant species will be targeted as identified in the solicitation. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, transportation, supplies, and necessary equipment to perform these services. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 and was anticipated to be issued in August 2011, with work scheduled for the fall of 2011 and spring of 2012. The project is managed by the USDA Forest Service with points of contact available for further information. The location of performance is in Grangeville, Idaho, while administrative offices are located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The emphasis on non-motorized access and the breadth of the area requiring treatment highlight the challenging nature of this contract.