SAM #140P5426Q0019

Invasive and Nuisance Plant Control Services at Everglades National Park (Hole-in-the-Donut)

The National Park Service is seeking specialized services for invasive and nuisance plant control at the Hole-in-the-Donut (HID) area within Everglades National Park. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), South MABO office, Everglades National Park, Homestead, FL - Scope of Work: - Invasive and nuisance plant control services targeting cattail, willow, and multiple mound areas - Treatment of 208 acres of cattail (Typha spp.) and 54 acres of willow (Salix caroliniana) - Treatment of eight soil disposal mounds for species including Brazilian pepper, shoebutton ardisia, Lantana, Burma reed, elephant grass, lead tree, para grass, taro, guava, creeping oxeye, saw palmetto, and sabal palm - Use of herbicides (e.g., Clearcast or equivalent), personal protective equipment (PPE), GPS tracking, and certified applicators - Contract requires a 95% effectiveness rate and follow-up treatments if needed - Emphasis on safety and environmental compliance - Products/Services Requested: - HID Cattail Treatment (208 acres) - HID Willow Treatment (54 acres) - HID Mound Treatments (8 mounds, each with specific invasive species targets) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside (SBA) - NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) - Treatments scheduled primarily during the dry season (mid-November to mid-April) - Labor, materials, and equipment for plant control and environmental restoration - Follow-up treatments required if effectiveness falls below 95% within three months - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; herbicide brand "Clearcast" is referenced as an example - Locations: - Place of performance: Everglades National Park, Hole-in-the-Donut (HID) Mitigation Bank, Homestead, FL - Contracting office: 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 - Period of Performance: - July 15, 2026, through April 15, 2027, with some projects starting after December 1, 2026 - Willow and cattail treatments during dry season; mound treatments year-round

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INVASIVE AND NUISANCE PLANT CONTROL

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