New Melones Lake Pest & Weed Management

Summary: Background The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, is issuing this solicitation for pest and weed management services at the New Melones Lake Project in California. The goal of this contract is to implement effective pest and weed abatement strategies that align with best management practices to protect the ecological integrity of the area. Work Details The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, supervision, labor, travel, transportation, applicable licenses or permits, special tools, and any materials necessary to perform pest and weed management services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Specific tasks include: 1. Implementing mechanical and chemical treatment methods for pest and weed control. 2. Conducting nesting bird surveys during the Migratory Bird Season (March 1 - September 30) by a qualified biologist to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. 3. Ensuring all work accounts for biological and ecological conditions to avoid habitat disturbance. 4. Maintaining a tracking system for actual quantities against estimated quantities for billing purposes. Period of Performance The contract will be performed from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. Place of Performance New Melones Lake Project area located along the Calaveras and Tuolumne County boundary in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate specialized experience in trail maintenance, pest eradication (including insect and rodent control), and weed abatement practices. Contractors must possess a current C27 Landscaping License and have the capability to perform work across multiple dispersed locations within the project area. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 140R2024P0061, awarded to California Reforestation for $84,236 (04/10/24–04/09/26) for “New Melones Weed and Pest Abatement Services.” The prior work is described at the same New Melones location and focuses on weed and pest abatement, which aligns closely with the current solicitation’s pest and weed management scope (including mechanical/chemical treatments and related compliance activities), suggesting continuity of the same type of services.