F--SCRATCHGRAVEL HILLS NOXIOUS WEEDS

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana State Office is soliciting a firm-fixed price, single-award contract for noxious weed treatment services in the Scratchgravel Hills area near Helena, Montana. This 100% small business set-aside project, under NAICS code 115112, involves the application of liquid herbicides across approximately 500 acres across three timber harvest units. The period of performance is scheduled from May 15, 2026, to August 30, 2026. Contractors are required to use approved ATVs, UTVs, or drones for application, as aerial helicopter spraying has been deemed uneconomical. All equipment must be washed prior to accessing BLM lands to prevent the spread of invasive species. Award will be determined based on a best-value trade-off process evaluating price and past performance. To achieve final acceptance, the contractor must demonstrate at least 90 percent observable blue dye coverage on target plants or 70 percent plant mortality within two to six weeks post-treatment, while ensuring no non-target species are treated. Misapplication may result in a 25 percent pay reduction per impacted acre. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor and equipment, adhering to BLM-approved herbicide and adjuvant lists, and submitting GPS tracking and pesticide application records within two weeks of treatment. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).