Carrizo Top Operator and Maintenance

Carrizo Cane is an invasive weed along the Rio Grande that creates an ideal habitat for cattle fever tick survival and hinders visibility for both United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health 5Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) mounted inspectors and DHS-Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Mechanical topping of the cane at 3 feet provides immediate visibility of the Rio Grande for VS and CBP personnel, eliminates cattle fever tick habitat, and increases the impact of the insect biological control agents released by USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The USDA needs support in the topping of approximately 200 river miles of Carrizo Cane to reduce the invasive species biomass, increase visibility of the Rio Grande River area for both CBP and the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP), while reducing the habitat for cattle fever ticks by creating a less welcoming and habitable environment and promoting an increase in tick

predator species.The PQZ of the CFTEP encompasses approximately 600 miles of the Rio Grande River along the US-Mexico border The areas to be cut under this contract will encompass approximately 167 miles located along the PQZ within the South Texas counties at the direction of the CFTEP. The government is requiring two (2) contractor operators (personnel) to perform this project.Small Business PostingRead the Scope of WorkAll vendors must be registered in SAM.Gov before award.All questions will be sent to the Contracting Officer:Todd K. Bierl(Major Program Contracting Officer)Emergency AcquisitionUSDA MRP AAMD AcquisitionEmail: Todd.K.Bierl@usda.govOffice#(612)336-3465Cell# (612)500-1321/(763)286-8084Evaluation Factors:Previous Contract experienceAbility to technically to supply servicesrequested by Scope of WorkQuality controlPriceNo more than 50 pagesThe payment provided for in the contract shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all contractor materials and for performing all work under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner. Payment items for the work of this contract are listed in the Pricing Schedule and described in this Scope of Work. The hourly unit price and payment made in each carrizo cane topping area listed, shall constitute full compensation for providing equipment, tools, supplies, labor supervision, incidental materials, quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, and performing all work as provided in this contract.