F--PINE VALLEY HERBICIDE TREATMENT

Solicitation 140L3926Q0014 is a total small business set-aside request for quotes issued by the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office for herbicide treatment in Pine Valley, Nevada. The project involves the application of contractor-furnished herbicides and adjuvants across approximately 1,023 acres to control noxious weeds, including Scotch thistle, Canada thistle, and hoary cress. The performance period is scheduled from June 1, 2026, to July 17, 2026, with work divided between upland and water-edge areas near Carlin, Nevada. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and chemicals, and must adhere to strict environmental protocols, including the use of approved chemical lists and the maintenance of buffer zones to protect aquatic environments and sage grouse. Award will be determined using a best value trade-off process, prioritizing technical capabilities and past performance over price. Technical evaluations focus on the contractor's Nevada Professional Applicator License, equipment, safety plans, and GPS data collection experience. Past performance is assessed based on three similar projects completed within the last five years. To receive final acceptance and payment via the Internet Payment Platform, the contractor must demonstrate 95 percent coverage of target species, maintain a herbicide application tolerance of plus or minus 10 percent, and submit comprehensive GPS tracklogs and Pesticide Application Records. The contract also includes an option to extend services by 30 days.