F--KBAO Pesticide Monitoring and Enforcement

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a sole source contract to Siskiyou County for pesticide monitoring, inspections, and enforcement on federal lands, including the Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges. This requirement follows California Food and Agricultural Code §11501.5, which grants exclusive jurisdiction for pesticide enforcement to County Agricultural Commissioners within their respective county boundaries. No other private or federal entities are legally authorized to perform these regulatory functions in the region. The Siskiyou County Agricultural Commissioner utilizes certified Agricultural Inspectors to conduct compliance inspections and issue violations, while Public Law 107-69 provides the Department of the Interior with the authority to reimburse local governments for these enforcement activities on federal property.

This special notice, identified by solicitation number 140R2026Q0046, is classified under NAICS 921190 for Other General Government Support and PSC F105 for Environmental Systems Protection- Pesticides Support. Although the agency previously posted an intent to sole source with no responses, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. Submissions must clearly demonstrate the statutory authority and capability to perform pesticide regulatory enforcement specifically within Siskiyou County under the applicable California Food and Agricultural Code.

The primary point of contact for this notice is Margaret Jones. Documentation associated with this requirement includes two attachments: a performance work statement posted on March 26, 2026, and a combined synopsis/solicitation posted on June 2, 2026. The acquisition remains restricted to the identified sole source as no other qualified sources are known to possess the necessary legal authority to fulfill the government’s requirements.