When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $5,000,000.

It was issued by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The work is located in California, United States.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

California, United States; California, United States; California, United States; California, United States; California, United StatesPosted: October 15, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, is seeking a contractor to provide mechanical harvesting, physical control, and herbicide application services for aquatic invasive plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Suisun Marsh, and its tributaries.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least 3 years of experience performing mechanical harvesting, physical control, or herbicide treatments of aquatic invasive species
Must possess a Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) in the Aquatics (F) category
Must possess a valid Contractor’s License issued by the California Contractor’s State License Board
Must possess a Pest Control Business License
Must possess a Remote Pilot Certification (4 CFR Part 107)
Must possess a California Boater’s Card
Must be bonded and insured
Must have experience with liquid injection of Endothol and other SAV herbicide treatment methodologies
Must have experience using physical control methods to control aquatic invasive plants

BUDGET

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$5,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

October 15, 2026: RFP advertised

October 23, 2026: Deadline to submit written questions

October 28, 2026: Responses posted to written questions

November 3rd, 2026: Deadline to submit proposals

November 4th, 2026: Proposal opening

November 10th, 2026: Interviews with proposers

November 13th, 2026: Notice of proposed award released

January 1st, 2027: Proposed agreement start date

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 23, 2026

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Issuing Agency

California Department of Parks and Recreation

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DESCRIPTION

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), requires a contractor to perform mechanical harvesting, physical control, and herbicide application to treat invasive aquatic vegetation, including water hyacinth, water primrose, spongeplant, alligatorweed, Brazilian waterweed, coontail, curly leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, and fanwort. The work will be performed within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Suisun Marsh, and its tributaries. The contract term is three years, with an option for two additional one-year extensions, for a total of five years. Annual expenditures will not exceed $5,000,000.00.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $5,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The work is located in California, United States.

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