F--Operation and Maintenance of Wildlife Habitat

Sources are being sought to provide services for the operation and maintenance of wildlife habitat and structures along the lower Snake River between Lower Monumental and Ice Harbor Dams, and along the Columbia and Yakima Rivers at McNary Dam. The Scope of Work will include the following: Mowing, field cultivation, crop planting to establish wildlife food plots, irrigation operation, system preventative maintenance and repair, chemical and cultural control of terrestrial and aquatic invasive weeds, nest structure maintenance and repair for waterfowl, osprey and song birds, boundary and livestock fence repair and maintenance, shrub and tree purchasing and planting, litter collection from public use and shoreline areas, as well as generalized and specialized labor and electrical repairs. Some remote areas are not accessible by road and will require vessel transportation. The successful Contractor will need to provide personnel, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the Scope of Work.