This is a federal tender from USDA APHIS PPQ for pesticide application services to control an exotic noctuid moth population near O'Hare International Airport. The services will involve a minimum of three to four insecticide applications in 2026, covering an estimated 525 to 825 acres. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies, including qualified and certified applicators. Specific chemicals (chlorantraniliprole and helicovex npv) will be used, with detailed application methods and buffer zones near water bodies to be followed. Bidders must submit price quotes for three treatment scenarios and provide verification of active SAM registration, pesticide applicator licenses, references, and a detailed treatment plan. A site tour will be arranged upon request prior to the bid submission deadline. The contract has a minimum amount of $20,000 and a maximum of $1. 3 million.
The bid notice specifies treatment windows for applications in 2026, with estimated dates around June 15, July 13, August 7, and September 14. Timely application within these windows is critical. The bid submission deadline is not explicitly stated but is implied to be before the first application window. The bid notice specifies treatment windows for applications in 2026, with estimated dates around June 15, July 13, August 7, and September 14. Timely application within these windows is critical.
The bid notice states that contractors should submit detailed and sufficient information for the government to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their quote. If a quote package does not contain all the items listed or is not received by the closing date and time, the quote may be considered incomplete for evaluation purposes and no further consideration will be given to it, thereby making a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors should submit detailed and sufficient information for the government to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of their quote. If a quote package does not contain all the items listed above or is not received by the closing date and time, the quote may be considered incomplete for evaluation purposes and no further consideration will be given to it, thereby making a contractor ineligible for award.
All personnel who will handle and/or apply pesticide during this project must be appropriately trained and certified to do so within the state of Illinois. The contractor will have at least one licensed commercial applicator, with a state of Illinois right-of-way license endorsement, on site at each location during all treatment activities. All personnel who will handle and/or apply pesticide during this project must be appropriately trained and certified to do so within the state of Illinois. To provide necessary oversight, the contractor will have at least one licensed commercial applicator, with a state of Illinois right-of-way license endorsement, onsite at each location during all treatment activities.
Interruptions to service caused by actions or failures attributable to the contractor shall not receive financial consideration. Interruptions to service caused by actions or failures attributable to the contractor shall not receive financial consideration.
Prior to the bid submission deadline, APHIS PPQ will arrange a site tour of the treatment area for any interested bidder upon request and with reasonable notice. APHIS PPQ may require a pre-application site visit to work with the successful bidder on calibration and operational procedures. Prior to the bid submission deadline, APHIS PPQ will arrange a site tour of the treatment area for any interested bidder upon request and with reasonable notice. APHIS PPQ may require a pre-application site visit to work with the successful bidder on calibration and operational procedures.
The contract has a minimum amount of $20,000 and a maximum of $1. 3 million. during the period specified in FAR clause ****, Ordering, the government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $20,000 but not in excess of $1. 3 million