Blanket Contract(s) for Aquatic Herbicide Application Services Follow Solicitation

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals to establish a blanket contract(s) to provide spray-boat (also referred to as watercraft), drone sUAS (small unmanned aerial systems), and ATV-based (all-terrain vehicle) Aquatic Herbicide Application Services for the treatment and control of nuisance aquatic vegetation on water bodies located throughout Texas, in accordance with the following specifications and terms and conditions.

TPWD shall furnish all herbicides and surfactants to be utilized under the awarded contract(s). TPWD reserves the right to require Contractor to supply herbicide and/or surfactant products for individual projects for reimbursement. TPWD will furnish no other material, labor, equipment, or facilities unless otherwise provided for in this contract.

After award, TPWD will identify individual projects as they become available by issuing a Scope of Work detailing the work to be performed for each project. TPWD will select a Contractor that is determined to provide the best value to the agency for each project.

Respondents may propose one or more application methods such as watercraft, ATV, drone, or a combination of these application methods.

• Contractor shall furnish a crew consisting of a minimum of two (2) persons per watercraft, ATV, or drone.
• Contractor shall have at least one (1) TDA-licensed pesticide applicator in each watercraft, ATV, or drone at all times of operation.
• Contractor must be able to furnish backup equipment within 24 hours should the primary equipment become inoperable for any reason.
• Normal working hours shall be Monday through Friday, during daylight hours, except on State and National holidays.
• Contractor shall furnish all spray equipment suitable for the services being performed.
• Weekly calibration of spray equipment shall be performed to ensure proper herbicide mixture delivery.
• Contractor shall submit, to the designated TPWD staff, a daily spray log detailing each day's activities.
• A Daily Spray Track map file derived from a GPS unit or other applicable spray-tracking software shall be submitted in KMZ format, unless otherwise approved by TPWD.
• Contractor shall have a spill contingency plan and have the plan on-site in the event of an accidental herbicide spill.
• Contractors must conduct both a pre-treatment survey (unless otherwise conducted by TPWD staff) and a post-treatment survey.

TPWD shall provide herbicides and surfactants. Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation, loading, and mixing of herbicides and for proper disposal of any waste and containers.

**Proposal due:** November 17, 2026; 2:00 PM CT. **Questions due:** October 30, 2026; 2:00 PM CT.

**Contract term:** The contract shall commence on the date of execution, and continue through August 31, 2028, unless sooner terminated under the terms of the contract. Contract may be renewed for up to four (3) additional one (1) year periods, provided both parties agree in writing prior to contract expiration date.

The resulting contract award does not guarantee volume or a commitment of funds.

**Required** minimum qualifications include a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience providing similar services, a minimum of three (3) projects within the last five (5) years similar in type, and a current Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License AND Aquatic Certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

Respondent shall complete and submit *Exhibit D – Company Profile*, *Exhibit E – Key Personnel*, *Exhibit F – Past Projects with Corresponding References*, *Exhibit G – Equipment List*, *Exhibit H – Technical Proposal*, *Exhibit I – Certificate(s)/License(s)*, and *Exhibit J – Spill Contingency Plan* with proposal.