Texas DIR/ESBD #802-27-76631

Statewide aquatic herbicide application services for Texas water bodies

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking blanket contracts for statewide aquatic herbicide application services to control nuisance vegetation in water bodies and riparian areas. - Government buyer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Purchasing and Contracting office; contact: Allye Potter, CPPB, CTCD. - Requested service: Apply herbicides using spray boats or other watercraft, drones (small unmanned aerial systems, or sUAS), and ATVs or handheld methods. Target vegetation includes invasive aquatic and riparian plants. - Locations and work volume: Work may occur statewide, including 88 named water-body locations and additional locations by Texas zone. Project-specific scopes, locations, and quantities will be issued as needs arise; there is no guaranteed volume or funding. - Supplier and product details: TPWD generally supplies herbicides and surfactants. Contractors provide qualified crews, equipment, transportation, and surveys when applicable. No herbicide brands, OEMs, other vendors, product part numbers, or ordered quantities are identified. - Notable requirements: Contractors must meet licensing and experience requirements and provide daily spray logs and GIS/KMZ treatment tracks. The price sheet requests hourly unit rates by application method. - Estimated value: $6,250,000. - Contract term: The initial term runs from execution through the stated initial period, with up to four additional one-year renewal periods by mutual written agreement; the solicitation contains an inconsistency in how it describes the number of renewals. A written extension of up to 12 months may also be agreed when needed.

Description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking proposals to establish blanket contracts for aquatic herbicide application services. Services include applications using spray boats or watercraft, drones (small unmanned aerial systems), and all-terrain vehicles to treat and control nuisance aquatic vegetation. Work is for water bodies throughout Texas, and the source lists Texas Department of Transportation highway districts and zones 1–5. The estimated value is $6,250,000, and proposals are due November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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