This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Nespelem, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Colville Tribe is requesting bids for herbicide treatments on 17 miles of roadside, for control of invasive species within the Greenhouse Fire #93. A detailed Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit B. Location Description: See attached map If problems with contractor have occurred with previous contracts held with the Tribe, the contractor may not be considered for selection for this contract. Contractor must demonstrate prior experience and knowledge with invasive/noxious weed identification and knowledge of appropriate timing of pesticides for control of noxious and invasive species. Award of contract shall be made to the responsive bidder based upon Indian Preference and Title 10 Certification according to Tribal Code 10-3-7(a) subpart (2). This Request for Bid is open to all bidders. Contractor must bid on the entire project to be considered. The contractor shall comply with all regulations and provisions of the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). To qualify for consideration all bid packets submitted must include the following documents: - Exhibit "A" Bid Sheet (dollar amount of proposal) - Copy of Blue Card - to qualify as an Indian preference contractor the business owner must provide a copy of the individual's blue card. - Copy of Title Ten Certification - to qualify as a Title Ten Certified contractor. - Provide proof of Contractors Liability Insurance applicable to CONTRACTOR's obligations under this Contract. - List of References (second page of Exhibit "A" or on a separate sheet) that demonstrates that the contractor has successfully completed similar work. If a contract is not entered into within a reasonable time after selecting the proposal, the Tribes may elect to cancel the award or award the Contract to the next highest ranked Bidder. The Tribes shall not be bound or in any way obligated until both parties have executed a contract. No party may incur any chargeable costs prior to the execution of a final contract. After opening and ranking, an award may be made on the basis of the proposals initially submitted, without discussion, clarification or modification. The Tribes may discuss cost reduction and other elements of the Bidder's proposal with the selected Bidder. If the Tribes determines that it is unable to reach a contract satisfactory to the Tribes with the selected Bidder, then the Tribes will terminate discussions with the selected Bidder and proceed to the next Bidder in order of selection ranking until a contract is reached, the Tribes has rejected all proposals, or the Tribes determines that it is in its interest to re-open the bid or temporarily or permanently abandon the procurement. The Tribes reserves the right to award a contract for all or any portion of the requirements proposed by reason of this request, to award multiple Contracts, or to reject any and all proposals if deemed to be in the best interests of the Tribes. The Tribes additionally reserves the right to resolicit for proposals or to reject any and all proposals if deemed to be in the best interests of the Tribes, and to temporarily or permanently abandon the procurement. For additional information concerning this Request for Bids, please contact Tyrone Rock at (509) 634-2242. The Contractor will: Ensure herbicides are approved by the COR prior to conducting any treatments. All pesticides used must be listed in the CCT Land Operations /Range Integrated Weed Management Plan. CONTRACTOR is required to inform COR before starting any pesticide treatments. Ensure that all necessary and required safety equipment is on site and in use. All personnel must be properly trained on the use of safety equipment based on requirements from TOSHA, tribal safety offices, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Land Operations/Range Department COR. In addition, all product labels must be followed. No work shall take place until a TERO Compliance and Utilization Plan has been signed, approved, and filed with the TERO Office. Prior to commencing work the Contractor will provide proof of Workers Compensation Insurance. Prior to commencing work the Contractor will inform the Land Operations/Range Program's COR when beginning work, so a Start Work Order may be issued. Complete the work within 30 days of the start work order being signed by the Contracting Officer Representative, unless otherwise specified. The contractor shall comply with Tribal occupational safety and health regulations. The contractor shall supply ALL materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, operating supplies, safety measures and labor to successfully complete the contract. All materials and equipment must be hauled to the work site by the contractor. Contractor shall comply with Industrial Fire Precaution requirements as administered by Mt. Tolman Fire Center. Failure to do so could result in the contractor being held liable for any fire directly related to equipment operation or operator negligence. Once the contract is awarded and approved the date for actual start of work will be coordinated between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer Representative.