WI-TREMPEALEAU NWR - Basal Bark Treatment

Solicitation 140FS226Q0201 is a small business set-aside for a firm-fixed-price contract to perform basal bark herbicide treatment for savanna restoration at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. The project requires the treatment of approximately 120 acres of invasive woody species, specifically targeting black locust and buckthorn, while strictly avoiding bur and white oaks. The treatment area is divided into 105 acres of low-density and 15 acres of moderate-density vegetation. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and herbicides, ensuring a minimum 95 percent treatment standard. A significant financial penalty of 1,000 dollars per tree will be deducted from payment if any white or bur oak stems are mistakenly treated. The period of performance runs from November 1, 2026, through July 30, 2027, with all chemical applications required to be completed by April 30, 2027. The government may exercise an option to extend the performance period by up to six months. Award will be based on a best-value tradeoff considering technical approach, technical experience, past performance, and price. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. All work must comply with Pesticide Use Proposals, product labels, and applicable Department of Labor wage determinations for the relevant Wisconsin counties.