R--SANDY LOOP B.A.R. BROADCAST HERBICIDE, BIG CYPRESS

The U.S. National Park Service is seeking a qualified contractor to apply broadcast herbicide (B.A.R.) to control invasive Melaleuca (paperbark) within the Sandy Loop area of Big Cypress National Preserve. The work covers approximately 1,987 acres of known infestation within a larger project footprint, requiring both ground survey and treatment. Contractors must adhere to strict operational constraints: field crews may work Monday‑Friday, 7 am‑5 pm (potentially 8 am‑4 pm with park coordination); ATVs/UTVs are largely prohibited; drones are not allowed. The contract will be paid based on acres successfully surveyed and treated. The effort is expected to be completed within roughly three months, with payment tied to performance metrics outlined in the Statement of Work. • Scope: Survey and treat ~2,000 acres of Melaleuca using broadcast herbicide. • Location: Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida. • Schedule: Work limited to weekdays, 7 am‑5 pm; project duration ~3 months. • Equipment restrictions: No ATVs/UTVs in most areas; no drones. • Payment: Based on acres surveyed and successfully treated. • NAICS: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry).