Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026671

Herbicide Treatment Services for Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area

This opportunity from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries seeks a contractor for herbicide treatment services at Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) - Office of State Procurement, State of Louisiana - OEMs and Vendors: - Herbicides supplied by LDWF: Aquamaster (Monsanto/Bayer), Arsenal (BASF), Escort XP (Corteva), surfactant (manufacturer not specified) - Products/Services Requested: - Application of prescribed herbicides on 550 acres of small trees (water elm, swamp privet, black willow) in the Little River Basin - Use of low volume backpack sprayers - Minimum 4.5 gallons of spray per acre, at least 85% coverage of each tree's apical meristems - Initial treatment and possible 20% retreatment the following year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide water for tank mixes and handle disposal of empty containers - All herbicides provided by LDWF; contractor supplies labor and equipment - Mandatory pre-bid conference for all bidders - Contractor must be licensed with Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and employ at least one registered Commercial Applicator certified in General Forestry (subcategory 2a) - Treatment window: early September to late October, with possible extension up to 36 months

Description

This solicitation is for herbicide treatment services at the Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area (LDWF) in Louisiana. The contractor is required to apply prescribed herbicides on 550 acres of small trees within the Little River Basin using low volume backpack sprayers. The herbicides will be provided by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and the contractor must provide water for tank mixes and dispose of empty containers. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled to allow vendors to understand the remote work location and ask questions. The contract includes an initial treatment and a possible 20% retreatment in September 2027.

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