Washington State Department of Natural Resources - Site Preparation Ground Herbicide Contract - IFB #3340 (2026)
Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesState · Olympia, WA- Due
- Sep 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.08 years
- Primary contact
- Jon Hardy
- (509) 640-0059
The 30-second brief
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is issuing an Invitation for Bid for silvicultural land management services involving ground herbicide site preparation across 446 treatment acres in the Northeast Region, specifically located in Stevens County. The work encompasses mixing and applying approved herbicides (including Bronc Max, Velossa, Esplanade F, Rotary 2 SL, Alligare Glyphosate 5.4, Syl-Tac EA, and BullsEye coloring agent) to conifer units while protecting conifer trees and maintaining application records. Bidders must possess current Washington State and U.S. Department of Labor Farm Labor Contractors Licenses, be able to supply a minimum of 10 workers each business day, and provide work crews licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to apply herbicides. Bids are due by 10:00 AM PST on September 3, 2026, with contract performance scheduled from September 14, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include required specifications pass/fail, references (40 points), and total cost proposal (60 points), with additional score preferences for worker's rights, veteran-owned businesses, and small businesses.
Ground herbicide application across 446 treatment acres spanning 8 units (Cheweka U5, Cheweka U6, East Mineral U4, East Mineral U4B, East Mineral Burn U6, Hope Fire Salvage U2, West Fork U1, West Fork U3) in the Northeast Region.
EXHIBIT A.2 SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS FORM – REFERENCES: 40, SECTION 3.6 – TOTAL COST: 60, SECTION 4.5 – EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 WORKER’S RIGHTS: 5, SECTION 4.6 – VETERAN –OWNED BUSINESS PREFERENCE: 10, SECTION 4.6 – SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE: 10
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Summary
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is issuing an Invitation for Bid for silvicultural land management services involving ground herbicide site preparation across 446 treatment acres in the Northeast Region, specifically located in Stevens County.
The work encompasses mixing and applying approved herbicides (including Bronc Max, Velossa, Esplanade F, Rotary 2 SL, Alligare Glyphosate 5.4, Syl-Tac EA, and BullsEye coloring agent) to conifer units while protecting conifer trees and maintaining application records. Bidders must possess current Washington State and U.S. Department of Labor Farm Labor Contractors Licenses, be able to supply a minimum of 10 workers each business day, and provide work crews licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to apply herbicides. Bids are due by 10:00 AM PST on September 3, 2026, with contract performance scheduled from September 14, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include required specifications pass/fail, references (40 points), and total cost proposal (60 points), with additional score preferences for worker's rights, veteran-owned businesses, and small businesses.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
EXHIBIT A.2 SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS FORM – REFERENCES: 40, SECTION 3.6 – TOTAL COST: 60, SECTION 4.5 – EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 WORKER’S RIGHTS: 5, SECTION 4.6 – VETERAN –OWNED BUSINESS PREFERENCE: 10, SECTION 4.6 – SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE: 10
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Ground herbicide application across 446 treatment acres spanning 8 units (Cheweka U5, Cheweka U6, East Mineral U4, East Mineral U4B, East Mineral Burn U6, Hope Fire Salvage U2, West Fork U1, West Fork U3) in the Northeast Region.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- EXHIBIT A.1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCES FORM
- EXHIBIT A.2 – SOLICITATION SPECIFICATION FORM
- EXHIBIT A.3 – COST PROPOSAL
- WASHINGTON STATE FARM LABOR CONTRACTORS LICENSE
- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FARM LABOR CONTRACTORS LICENSE
- Submit to
- 225 S. Silke Road, Colville, WA 99114 or via email to [email protected]
- Duration
- 1 months
- Scope location
- Stevens, WA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 225 S. Silke Road, Colville, WA 99114 or via email to [email protected]. For questions, contact Jon Hardy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Washington State Department of Natural Resources in WA, 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 IFB 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jon Hardy at (509) 640-0059. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ground herbicide application across 446 treatment acres spanning 8 units (Cheweka U5, Cheweka U6, East Mineral U4, East Mineral U4B, East Mineral Burn U6, Hope Fire Salvage U2, West Fork U1, West Fork U3) in the Northeast Region.. 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: "EXHIBIT A.2 SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS FORM – REFERENCES: 40, SECTION 3.6 – TOTAL COST: 60, SECTION 4.5 – EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 WORKER’S RIGHTS: 5, SECTION 4.6 – VETERAN –OWNED BUSINESS PREFERENCE: 1..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
All active and historical solicitations from Washington State Department of Natural Resources are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Washington State Department of Natural Resources 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 0.08 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: EXHIBIT A.1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCES FORM, EXHIBIT A.2 – SOLICITATION SPECIFICATION FORM, EXHIBIT A.3 – COST PROPOSAL, WASHINGTON STATE FARM LABOR CONTRACTORS LICENSE, UNITED STATES DEP. Review the full document from Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Stevens, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.