Auburn University

Buyer is seeking a contractor to perform aerial treatment of red imported fire ants at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The project involves treating approximately 5,332 acres across multiple drop zones to control fire ant populations. The contractor must use Esteem® fire ant bait applied at 1.5 lbs per acre via aircraft equipped with GPS capabilities. The treatment period is from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with application occurring between August 25 and September 26.

• 3/20/2025 - RFP Bid Issued
• 3/28/2025 - Deadline for Questions
• 3/31/2025 - Responses to Q&A
• 4/2/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/25/2025 - Treatment Application Period Begins
• 9/26/2025 - Treatment Application Period Ends

• Current North Carolina Pesticide License
• Current Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate
• Program Manager with 8 years experience in pest control operations
• Experience in aerial application of pesticides
• Capability to apply pesticide with calibrated aircraft

• Apply Esteem® fire ant bait over 5,332 acres of drop zones
• Achieve 90-100% control of fire ant population
• Provide aircraft equipped with GPS capable of reading ESRI shape files
• Coordinate treatment schedule with Range Control personnel
• Submit DD Forms 2400, 2401, 2402 before entering Fort Bragg airspace
• Treat specified drop zones including Sicily, Falcon, Normandy, Holland
• Apply pesticide at rate of 1.5 lbs per acre
• Submit pest management records (DD Form 1532-1) after application
• Produce ESRI-based composite flight path shape files showing treated areas
• Minimize drift and cease treatment when wind exceeds 10 MPH