Idaho County Invasive Plant Inventory and Treatment 2026-2028 - Agreement No. 25-PA-11011700-022
Idaho CountyCounty · Idaho County, ID- Due
- Jul 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Idaho County is soliciting services for the inventory and treatment of invasive plants on the South and Central Zones of the Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forest for the 2026-2028 seasons. The scope includes roadside treatments with a 15-foot buffer and aggregate site eradication across multiple locations including Powell Star Meadows, Smith Creek, Indian Trail, Mud Springs, Newsome Creek, and the Grangeville-Salmon Road. Target species include Scotch Broom, Knapweed, Yellowstar Thistle, Toadflax, and various Hawkweeds. Work is scheduled to begin May 15, 2026, and end July 15, 2026, for the first year. Deliverables include digital mapping of inventory and treatment records using USFS-supplied FieldMaps on tablets, which must be returned within 15 days of the final field day.
Invasive plants inventory records, Herbicide treatment records, Digital polygons, Data syncing every 2 weeks, Returned tablets
Compliance with 15-foot buffer, eradication objective for aggregate sites, 100% infestation mapping accuracy
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Summary
Idaho County is soliciting services for the inventory and treatment of invasive plants on the South and Central Zones of the Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forest for the 2026-2028 seasons.
The scope includes roadside treatments with a 15-foot buffer and aggregate site eradication across multiple locations including Powell Star Meadows, Smith Creek, Indian Trail, Mud Springs, Newsome Creek, and the Grangeville-Salmon Road. Target species include Scotch Broom, Knapweed, Yellowstar Thistle, Toadflax, and various Hawkweeds. Work is scheduled to begin May 15, 2026, and end July 15, 2026, for the first year. Deliverables include digital mapping of inventory and treatment records using USFS-supplied FieldMaps on tablets, which must be returned within 15 days of the final field day.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Compliance with 15-foot buffer
- Eradication objective for aggregate sites
- 100% infestation mapping accuracy
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Invasive plants inventory records
- Herbicide treatment records
- Digital polygons
- Data syncing every 2 weeks
- Returned tablets
- Scope location
- Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forest, ID
Questions about this RFO
How do I respond to this RFO from Idaho County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFO?
Most government agencies, including Idaho County in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFO submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Invasive plants inventory records, Herbicide treatment records, Digital polygons, Data syncing every 2 weeks, Returned tablets. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with 15-foot buffer, eradication objective for aggregate sites, 100% infestation mapping accuracy" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Idaho County?
All active and historical solicitations from Idaho County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Idaho County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFO?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Idaho County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forest, ID. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.