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RFP # C26708001: Aquatic Vegetation Control (Reposted)

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0000040665State & Local

Response Deadline11/24/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

California Department of Parks & Recreation

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Sacramento, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

RFP__C26708001_-_Aquatic_Vegetation_Control.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 24

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/24/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Parks & Recreation

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Jeffrey Koff

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Full Description

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The Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide aquatic vegetation control services within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Suisun Marsh, and its tributaries that are within DBW Jurisdiction. Services include: Boat-based Herbicide Treatment for Floating Aquatic Vegetation Boat-based Herbicide Treatment for Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Drone Herbicide Treatment Mechanical Harvesting

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