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1 Crew Day (4 person treatment crew + supervisor, equipment and transportation) - BRIDGE Fire Area day 30. -$

2 Crew Day (2 person treatment crew + equipment and transportation) - BRIDGE Fire Area day 13. -$ BRIDGE Fire Subtotal -$

3 Crew Day (4 person treatment crew + supervisor, equipment and transportation) - EATON Fire Area day 21. -$

4 Crew Day (2 person treatment crew + equipment and transportation) - EATON Fire Area day 9. -$ EATON Fire Subtotal -$

3 Crew Day (4 person treatment crew + supervisor, equipment and transportation) - HURST Fire Area day 2. -$

4 Crew Day (2 person treatment crew + day 1. -$ HURST Fire Subtotal -$

3 Crew Day (4 person treatment crew + supervisor, equipment and transportation) - HUGHES Fire Area day 5. -$

4 Crew Day (2 person treatment crew + equipment and transportation) - HUGHES Fire Area day 3. -$ HUGHES Fire Subtotal -$

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BRIDGE, EATON, HURST, and HUGHES Fires EDRR - Weed Survey and Treatments

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

ANF EDRR TREATMENT

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Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Attachment

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Project BRIDGE, EATON, HURST, and HUGHES FIRE BAER – EDRR Weed Survey and Treatments

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Description of work: The purpose of this project is to procure services (labor and materials) to survey and remove certain non-native plants from areas affected by the 2024 Bridge Fires and 2025 Eaton, Hurst and Hughes Fires on the Angeles National Forest. Survey and treatment areas may include: bull dozer lines, roadsides, some trails, and riparian areas within and nearby 2024 and 2025 Fire footprints on the Angeles National Forest. The contractor will work with the Angeles National Forest to complete EDRR (Early Detection Rapid Response) survey and treatment within approximately 987 acres of land affected by fire or fire suppression action (see maps and table below).

Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) will involve detection and treatment of noxious weeds affected by the 2024 and 2025 Fires burn and suppression actions (dozer lines, roads widened as line, drop points, safety zones, spike camps) on NFS lands. These areas will be surveyed for evidence of introduction or spread of noxious weeds. If any new or outlying populations are found, these will be mapped and documented for treatment and where possible hand and/or chemical treatments will be applied during at the same time the surveys are conducted.

Access to survey and treatment areas is by vehicle and foot. Vehicle access includes a variety of road conditions including ungraded dirt roads. Roads are frequently traveled and used by forest staff and neighboring residents, so care will be needed in these areas. Survey and treatment work may occur on rough, uneven and remote terrain and will require hiking.

The Angeles National Forest will be ordering a fixed quantity of “days” of labor. The days of labor will be for a four-person crew plus one supervisor for eight hour work days with transportation, tools, and chemicals (including chemical/herbicide spill kit) provided by the contractor. The Angeles National Forest will also be ordering a fixed quantity of “days” of labor for a two-person botanical survey crew. The days may be non-contiguous.

The contractor will provide:

1) A survey crew of two botanists to survey areas for invasive plants. The crew will be “on-call” to work the amount of days ordered under the contract over one season (5/1/2025 -02/31/2026). This crew will consist of one experienced botanist who will be able to identify weed species of concern (including new introductions) and one individual that can identify target plants with the assistance of the primary botanist. It is estimated that this survey effort may entail approximately 24 field days. Some work may occur in remote locations requiring substantial driving on rough, infrequently maintained dirt roads and hiking on uneven terrain, riparian corridors, and steep slopes.

2) A treatment crew of four individuals and one supervisor to conduct eradication activities. The crew will be “on-call” to work the amount of days ordered under the contract over one season (4/1/2025 -12/31/2025). It is estimated that this treatment work may entail approximately 60 field days. Some work may occur in remote

EDRR BAER Totals Bridge ACRES Dozer Line Mixed Construction Drop Points Dozer Pushes

277 70 3.4 32 39 Suppression 122 13 Infestations BAER

Eaton ACRES Dozer Line Mixed Construction Drop Points Dozer Pushes

72 23 15 10 5 Suppression 130 TBD Infestations BAER

Hurst ACRES Dozer Line Mixed Construction Drop Points Dozer Pushes

16 5 Suppression

BAER

Hughes ACRES Dozer Line Mixed Construction Drop Points Dozer Pushes

65 24 4 0 2 Suppression 22 13 Infestations BAER

NA

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Target weed control and eradication may involve various methods. Weed treatments in the burn and suppression areas may require a mix of basal bark and/or cut stump applications to larger trees, and foliar application of smaller herbaceous plants and sprouts. Work may also involve manual control methods such as hand pulling annual weed species, weed wrenching, and cutting thick stems/trunks.

All treatment efforts will be recorded with a GPS and field notes. Herbicide use logs detailing daily chemical applications must be provided to the US Forest Service.

2.0 Background

Location: The project is located across two ranger districts (LA Gateway RD and SGM Monument RD) of the Angeles National Forest, in and around the 2024 and 2025 Fire footprints, where previous weed infestations were observed and heavy equipment and/or crews worked on fire suppression (Fig. 1).

Description: The 2024 and 2025 Fires burned areas on the Angeles National Forest during the summer of 2024 and winter of 2025. The fire burned areas with known weed infestations that are likely to spread in the post-fire environment (P1a). In addition, suppression activities, including the creation of “dozer lines” have the potential of introducing or spreading weed infestations (P1b). This contract will provide labor and material supplies for surveying for new weed infestations and treating, either manually or with herbicides, new and existing weed infestations in the Airport fire burned area and suppression footprint.

The work areas encompass multiple vegetation communities across diverse, steep terrain. Canyons are narrow and steep-walled, ridges may be uneven and steep. Most weed infestations that will need immediate survey and treatment may be located along roads, trails, and dozer lines, which are the main transportation corridors for weed spread after fire. See Tables 1-5 for Potential Species of concern/target and suppression acreages for the appropriate Fires.

The contractor will be expected to complete work within specified timeframes for each funding source. If additional time is required, notification must be sent to CO and COR 14 days prior to date listed below for approval.

FY 24 Bridge Fire – October 18, 2025 FY 25 Eaton, Hurst, Hughes – January 20, 2026

Table 1a: Potential Treatment Species Acres for the Bridge Fire (P1a) Scientific name Common Name Cal-IPC Ratings Acres Centaurea stoebe ssp. micranthos spotted knapweed High 4.8 Hedera helix English ivy High 1 Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberry High 1.6 Spartium junceum Spanish broom High 364.2

Table 1b: Potential Suppression Treatment Acres for the Bridge Fire (P1b)

Suppression Feature Acres Completed Dozer Line 171 Completed Hand Line 23 Completed Mixed Construction Line 8 Repair Line 0.3 Dozer Push 30 Drop Point 29 Helispot 16

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Table 2a: Potential Treatment Species Acres for the Eaton Fire (P1a) Scientific name Common Name Cal-IPC Ratings Acres Ageratina adenophora sticky snakeroot Moderate <1

Carduus pycnocephalus Italian plumeless thistle Moderate 1

Centaurea melitensis Maltese star-thistle Moderate 3 Cirsium vulgare bull thistle Moderate 7 Hedera helix English Ivy High <1

Pennisetum setaceum crimson fountaingrass Moderate 15

Spartium junceum Spanish broom High 107

Table 2b: Potential Suppression Treatment Acres for the Eaton Fire (P1b)

Suppression Feature Acres Completed Dozer Line 34 Completed Hand Line 8 Completed Road as Line 14 Dozer Push 5 Drop Point 6 Helispot 4

Table 3: Potential Suppression Treatment Acres for the Hurst Fire (P1b only, no P1a)

Completed Dozer Line 16

Table 4a: Potential Treatment Species Acres for the Hughes Fire (P1a) Scientific name Common Name Cal-IPC Rating Acres Arundo donax giant reed high <1 Centaurea melitensis Maltese star-thistle moderate <1 Robinia pseudoacacia black locust limited <1 Salsola tragus prickly Russian thistle limited 1 Spartium junceum Spanish broom high 4 Tamarix ramosissima saltcedar high 13

Table 4b: Potential Suppression Treatment Acres for the Hughes Fire (P1b)

Completed Dozer Line 59 Completed Hand Line 5 Dozer Push 2

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Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

3.1. General Requirements

• The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, services and facilities to perform these specifications.

• Any prospective contractor bidding on this contract must provide a list of experience working in wildland weed removal with references for each job listed as qualifying experience. Award will be based on best value, considering cost AND work experience doing similar weed removal work in remote, backcountry locations.

3.2. Treatment Crew requirements

• Contract will be for a set number of crew days. Bids will be for cost of providing a crew (4 people plus one supervisor plus transportation and tools and chemicals) for one day (8 hours per day plus travel time) with the capabilities described in the specifications. Days will not be contiguous. It is estimated that approximately 60 treatment crew days will be ordered under this contract. The contractor must guarantee that no more than three-week notice is required to reserve a crew for specific days of work under this contract.

• One crew day will be for 8 hours of work plus travel time.

• Crew supervisor must possess valid California Certified Pesticide Applicators license or certificate.

• Some infestations may be best treated by manual removal. Annual weed species must be treated and removed prior to seeding. Removal may involve bagging biomass or seed heads to prevent seed release and spread. This material must be properly disposed where it can’t further spread of the species.

• See 3.4. for herbicide treatment specifications

3.3. Survey Crew Requirements

• Survey will be conducted by two qualified individuals with ability to identify target plant species, including uncommon or new introductions and with the ability to operate a GPS for mapping species locations. One of the individuals will have formal botany training and have demonstrated experience surveying for weeds of concern in Southern California.

• The survey crew supervisor will be able to identify target plant species and have experience with surveying/treating weeds in Southern California. The supervisor will also be familiar with herbicide formulation, application, and forest-approved herbicide use plans.

• Target plant species will be discussed with the COR of this contract with input from the 2-person botany crew and forest personnel. The main species of concern are Spanish broom, fennel, Italian thistle, pampas grass, jubata grass, crimson fountaingrass, tamarisk, saltcedar, tree tobacco, yellow star-thistle, prickly Russian thistle, blessed thistle, Maltese thistle/tocalote, non-native mustards, spotted knapweed, English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, sticky snakeroot, bull thistle, perennial pepperweed, giant reed, black locust, and perennial veldt grass (see Table 6) or any encountered weed species with a moderate or high Cal-IPC Rating. The survey will not focus on common, highly abundant non-native species.

• The survey will take place over 10-15 field days.

• Survey will require hiking over rough terrain and rocks with little to no shade.

• Data will be submitted in a GIS format. Shapefile or geodatabase is acceptable.

3.4. Herbicide formulation and application requirements

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• The Contractor will follow all Local, State and Federal laws applicable to herbicide/pesticide application in forestry/wildland settings. These include laws related to having a licensed pesticide applicator conducting or supervising the mixture and application of herbicides in the project area and ensuring that proper safety gear/ PPE is provided and used by workers.

• The Contractor shall adhere to the Angeles National Forest Invasive Plant EAs, Santa Clara Watershed EA, San Gabriel EA, Rest of Area EA (Appendix A). See Resource Protection Measures in weed EAs (Appendix A) and Attachment A: Pesticide Use Proposal.

• The herbicide formulation for woody plants (e.g. tamarisk) may consist of a solution of triclopyr (ex. Garlon 4

Ultra) OR imazapyr (ex. Habitat) OR other weed EA-approved herbicides (Appendix A) and surfactant as directed on the label. No diesel or other petrochemical based surfactants may be used. The formulation used must have final approval by the COR and will be tailored to cut stump, basal bark or foliar application depending on the situation.

• For herbaceous species, a targeted foliar application of an aquatically approved formulation of glyphosate (ex.

Rodeo, Aquamaster) may be used. Other herbicides may also be used in some situations; refer to weed EAs (Appendix A). Herbicides will be mixed with a surfactant as directed on the label. No diesel or other petrochemical based surfactants may be used.

• Herbicides will be colored with a biodegradable dye to facilitate visual control of application.

• Non-target plants may need to be pruned or folded away from the target plant to prevent damage.

• The final herbicide and surfactant formulations used must be approved by the Forest Service and will be documented in a Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) signed by the Forest Service.

• The contractor must report to the Forest Service the total amount of herbicide applied and chemical formulation and location applied detailed for each day.

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Fig. 1. Bridge Fire map of survey and treatment areas

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Fig. 2. Eaton Fire map of survey and treatment areas

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Fig. 3. Hurst Fire map of survey and treatment areas

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Fig. 4. Hughes Fire map of survey and treatment areas

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Table 6. List of previously observed non-native weed targets that may be prioritized for survey and treatment.

EDRR BAER Noxious Weed Treatment List

Species Herbicide Rx1 Herbicide Rx2 Herbicide Rx3 Cultural Rx

Arundo donax

(giant reed)

If plants are too tall to effectively spray from ground, cut them and use either a cut stump treatment of undiluted glyphosate (e.g. AquaMaster®) immediately after cutting, or allow for resprouting (3-6 weeks) and apply foliar or spot spraying application glyphosate (e.g.

AquaMaster®) at 2-3% (at 25-40 gpa)and 0.5% of a non-ionic surfactant (e.g. Agri-

Dex®). Otherwise treat with 3% glyphosate (e.g. AquaMaster®) plus 0.5% surfactant (at 60-100 gpa).

Bending over tall plants prior to spraying can also be used on tall plants.

Treatments later in summer or early fall are most effective.

Low volume foliar or spot spraying application of 5% imazapyr (e.g.

Habitat®) plus 5% MSO surfactant applied in spring to 20- 25% of leaf surfaces.

Wait at least 6 months before considering retreatment.

Cutting is not effective.

Tamarix spp.

(tamarisk, saltcedar)

Foliar or spot spraying application of imazapyr (e.g. Habitat®) at 1% in water with non-ionic surfactant (e.g. LI-700) at 0.25%. Late summer, early fall. Spray to wet (25- 50 gpa). Imazapyr is slow acting

(allow 2 seasons before considering retreating).

A tankmix of imazapyr (e.g.

Habitat®) at 1% solution plus 3% solution glyphosate (e.g.

AquaMaster®) plus 1% MSO surfactant, applied in fall, high volumes (spray to wet). Imazapyr is slow acting (allow 2 seasons before considering retreating).

If trees too tall to safely foliar or spot spray, cut stump with diluted imazapyr (e.g.

Habitat ® ) at 6 ounces/gallon water

- 5% solution;

or undiluted triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4

Ultra®), or basal bark with triclopyr ester (25%) in MSO or basal oil surfactant in fall

(only to smooth-barked younger trees).

Handpulling smaller plants is effective, with some root removal.

Ailanthus altissima (tree-of-heaven)

Different treatments depending on size of target. For small seedlings or sprouts (less than 4-5 feet tall), foliar or spot spraying application with 1-2% glyphosate (e.g.

Accord Concentrate®) with 0.5% non-ionic surfactant, even coverage (10-30 gpa). For small saplings (trees with smooth bark), basal bark application with triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4 Ultra®) at 25% mixed with a methylated seed oil

(MSO) or basal oil surfactant, applying to lower 1-2 feet of stem, spray to wet in summer or fall.

Larger trees without smooth bark, hack and squirt or frill then apply undiluted imazapyr (e.g. Arsenal AC®) or triclopyr amine (e.g.

Garlon 3A®) in the summer or fall.

Imazapyr is slow to act so don't expect fast changes (about a year).

If trees cannot be left in place to die (after hack and squirt or frill), then use a cut stump method;

applying undiluted triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4 Ultra®) or diluted imazapyr (e.g.

Arsenal AC®) (6 ounces Arsenal AC® per gallon water) to the stump surface within minutes of cutting stem.

Hand cutting is ineffective. Young seedlings (not root suckers) can be pulled by hand but the roots must be removed or they will resprout.

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Alternanthera philoxeroides (alligator weed)

Triclopyr amine (e.g.. Garlon 3A®) applied at rate of 1 lb ae/acre (2-3 pints/acre) mixed with 1% non-ionic surfactant applied at 20 gpa 2-4 times/year.

2% glyphosate solution (e.g. Accord

Concentrate®) plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant at 50 gpa.

Digging can be effective on very small populations, but care must be taken to remove all pieces, as rooting from fragments can occur.

Cortaderia jubata (jubata grass)

Glyphosate (e.g.. Accord Concentrate®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant applied at 50-100 gpa foliar spot spraying application in summer or fall (July – October)

Wicking application, using 30% glyphosate

(e.g. Accord Concentrate®) plus 10% surfactant in water in early summer or fall.

Digging can be effective tool although very labor intensive for larger clumps.

Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass)

Glyphosate (e.g., Accord Concentrate®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant applied at 50-100 gpa foliar or spot spraying application in summer or fall

(July - October).

Wicking application, using 30% glyphosate

(e.g. Accord Concentrate®) plus 10% surfactant in water in early summer or fall.

Digging can be effective tool although very labor intensive for larger clumps.

Vinca major (big periwinkle)

Foliar or spot spraying application with 2% solution of glyphosate plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant in water in the spring.

Foliar or spot spraying application with 2% solution of triclopyr amine (e.g. Garlon 3A®) plus

0.5% nonionic surfactant in water in the spring.

Delairea odorata (cape ivy, German ivy)

0.5% glyphosate (e.g. Roundup Pro®) plus 0.5% triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4

Ultra®) plus 0.1% silicone surfactant (e.g.

Sylgard®) applied as foliar or spot spraying spray, spray to wet (70 gpa), late spring, early summer.

Hand pull in small areas and remove all fragments of stems and roots. Brush blade larger areas and follow up with manual or herbicide treatment.

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Arctotheca calendula (capeweed)

Glyphosate at 2-3% (e.g. Roundup Pro®) (or 1.5% - 2.25% Accord Concentrate® plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant) applied during flowering but before seed set.

Triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4 Ultra® (4 lb ae/gallon)) at 2% solution plus surfactant. Applied during flowering.

Small, younger patches can be hand pulled, make sure bulk of roots are removed. Once stolons form do not attempt pulling as vegetative spread would be likely result.

Ricinus communis (castor bean)

Chlorsulfuron (e.g. Telar XP®) at 1 1/3 ounces of product per acre plus 0.25% non-ionic surfactant applied in late winter or early spring. Don't exceed 1 1/3 ounces of Telar XP® per acre.

Glyphosate at 8 qts or 2% (e.g.

Roundup Pro®) applied in late winter or early spring at 100 gpa.

For larger plants, cut stump with 50% glyphosate

(e.g. Accord Concentrate®) or 30% solution of triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4 Ultra®), immediately after cutting plant

Handpull and remove root systems in small infestations. Make sure workers are wearing gloves.

Pennisetum setaceum (crimson fountaingrass)

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®)at 2% applied as a foliar or spot spray in spring and summer, including 0.5% nonionic surfactant.

Small infestations can be removed by uprooting or cutting with weed eaters.

Larger plants will require picks or mattocks. If seed is present, seed heads should eb cut and bagged for off-site disposal.

Ageratina adenophora (croftonweed, eupatorium)

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) applied as a 1% solution plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant, spray to wet, in late summer or fall when actively growing.

Triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4 XRT®) at 0.5% (2 qts/100 gallons water), high volume, in late summer or fall when actively growing.

Throughly wet, especially at base.

Wicking application, using 30% glyphosate

(e.g. Accord Concentrate®) plus 10% surfactant in water in early summer or fall.

Handpull and remove root systems in small infestations.

Hedera helix (English ivy)

From summer to fall, apply 3% solution of triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4 Ultra®) with non-ionic surfactant. Thoroughly wet the foliage but not to point of runoff.

Some control may be achieved with glyphosate

(e.g. Accord Concentrate®) as a 3% solution with 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant, but repeat applications are necessary.

Handpull and remove root systems in small infestations. Solarization (i.e., tarping) can also be effective.

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Ehrharta erecta (erect veldtgrass)

2% glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®), with added 0.5-1% nonionic surfactant, applied when plant is actively growing and green, in spring/early summer. Will likely require at least two years of chemical control followed by manual control of new seedlings.

Small areas can be handpulled.

Ehrharta calycina (purple veldtgrass)

2% glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®), with added 0.5-1% nonionic surfactant, applied when plant is actively growing and green, in spring/early summer. Will likely require at least two years of chemical control followed by manual control of new seedlings.

Small areas can be handpulled.

Foeniculum vulgare (fennel)

Triclopyr (either amine [e.g.. Garlon 3A®] or ester [e.g. Garlon 4 XRT®]) applied in spring/summer as a 2% solution (95 to

100% mortality).

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) in late spring/summer as a 2% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant. (75-80% reduction in cover)

Hand pull or cut above-ground portions using handtools (small or diffuse populations only).

For large areas, brush blade and follow-up with herbicide.

Genista monspessulana (French broom)

Triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4 Ultra®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant applied to foliage in spring;

even coverage is important. .

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) as a 3% solution 0.5- 1% non-ionic surfactant in spring or fall as foliar or spot spraying application.

Basal bark application using imazapyr (e.g. Stalker®) in a 6-10% solution or triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4

Ultra®) in a 10- 20% solution mixed with MSO (e.g.

Hasten® or

Competitor®) or a basal oil, applied in fall.

Or a tankmix of the two - 3-5% imazapyr (e.g.

Stalker®), 15- 20% triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4

Ultra®) in a basal oil or

MSO.

Hand pull seedlings when soil is moist and infestation is small or scattered.

Larger plants can be removed with a weed wrench.

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Cytisus striatus (Portuguese broom)

Triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4 Ultra®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant applied to foliage in spring;

even coverage is important.

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) as a 3% solution 0.5- 1% non-ionic surfactant in spring or fall as foliar or spot spraying application.

Basal bark application using imazapyr (e.g. Stalker®) in a 6-10% solution or triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4

Ultra®) in a 10- 20% solution mixed with MSO (E.g.

Hasten® or

Competitor®) or a basal oil, applied in fall.

Or a tankmix of the two - 3-5% imazapyr (e.g.

Stalker®), 15- 20% triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4 Ultra®) in a basal oil or

MSO.

Hand pull seedlings when soil is moist and infestation is small or scattered.

Larger plants can be removed with a weed

Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom)

Triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4 Ultra®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant applied to foliage in spring;

even coverage is important.

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) as a 3% solution 0.5- 1% non-ionic surfactant in spring or fall as foliar or spot spraying application.

Basal bark application using imazapyr (e.g. Stalker®) in a 6-10% solution or triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4

Ultra®) in a 10- 20% solution mixed with MSO (e.g.

Hasten® or

Competitor®) or a basal oil, applied in fall.

Or a tankmix of the two - 3-5% imazapyr (e.g.

Stalker®), 15- 20% triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4

Ultra®) in a basal oil or

MSO.

Hand pull seedlings when soil is moist and infestation is small or scattered.

Larger plants can be removed with a weed

Ulex europaeus (gorse)

Triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4 Ultra®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant applied to foliage in spring;

even coverage is important.

Imazapyr (e.g. Arsenal AC®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5% non-ionic surfactant applied to foliage in spring or summer

10-15% triclopyr ester (e.g. Garlon 4

Ultra®) in water plus an acidifier as a cut stump treatment.

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Rubus armeniacus (Himalayan blackberry)

Best if vegetation is cut first and then resprouts treated. Triclopyr ester (e.g.

Garlon 4 Ultra®) using a 2% solution plus 1% non-ionic surfactant applied at flowering to green berry stage (late spring/early summer). Repeat as needed.

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) applied as a 3 or 4% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant, to the foliage during flowering stage.

Handpull seedlings making sure to remove root system. Cut larger canes and remove root crown.

Mow or brush blade larger infestations before hand removal.

Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass)

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) as a 2% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant appied when the boot to head stage is reached.

Asphodelus fistulosus (onionweed)

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord Concentrate®) as a 5% solution plus 0.5-1% non-ionic surfactant applied in spring during flowering

Chlorsulfuron (e.g. Telar XP®) at 1 1/3 ounces product/acre applied as a foliar or spot spray plus

0.25% non-ionic surfactant.

manual removal before seeds develop can control small populations, however partially buried plants can survive.

Acroptilon repens (Russian knapweed)

Chlorsulfuron (e.g. Telar XP®) at 1-3 ounces/acre plus 0.25% surfactant applied in fall to rosette. Spray to wet (20- 40 gpa).

Aminopyralid (e.g.

Milestone®) 5-7 oz/acre in spring plus 0.25 - 0.5% of non-ionic surfactant, applied in spring (eraly bud to flowering) or in the fall to dominant plants

Glyphosate (e.g. Accord

Concentrate®) applied as a foliar or spot spray (3 lb ae/ac) at bud stage.

Centaurea maculosa (spotted knapweed)

Aminopyralid (e.g. Milestone®) 5-7 oz/acre in spring plus 0.25% of non-ionic surfactant, applied from the rosette to the bolting stage.

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Centaurea solstitialis (yellow starthistle)

Aminopyralid (e.g. Milestone®) 4 oz/acre plus 0.25% of non-ionic surfactant, applied from the rosette to the bolting stage (November thru April). .

Nicotiana glauca (tree tobacco)

Cut stump treatment with glyphosate (at 50% dilution or undiluted), imazapyr (8 ounces Arsenal AC®/gallon water or 16 ounces Stalker®/gallon water), or triclopyr ester at 30% dilution or undiluted.

Glyphosate diluted with water, triclopyr and imazapyr diluted with MSO (e.g.

Hasten®) or a basal oil.

Basal bark application using 20% imazapyr (eg

Stalker®) in MSO or basal oil, applied in summer/fall.

Foliar or spot spraying application with glyphosate (eg

Roundup Max®) at 2-3%.

Provides partial control, at best.

Manual removal using weed wrench can be effective if most of major roots are removed.

Cutting is inefefctive.

Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust)

Cut close to the ground, followed by treatment with herbicide.

Triclopyr with different formulations for riparian areas (e.g., Garlon 3A diluted 50% in water or undiluted) or upland areas (e.g., Pathfinder II).

Pull seedlings by hand.

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4.0 Government Furnished

• The Government will provide gate key for vehicular access to some work sites.

• The Government will also provide GIS data of infestations, suppression areas and land ownership.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Projected Start Date: May 1st, 2025 Projected Completion Date: December 31st, 2025

Work will occur during optimal times to detect or treat target species (see Table 2).

Deliverables:

The contractor will deliver a summary of all survey efforts and accompanying spatial data.

• Summary will include description of where and when surveys occurred and target species mapped and detected.

• Spatial data must be submitted in an ESRI ArcPro compatible format, either shapefile or geodatabase. The spatial data must include the spatial extent of areas surveyed as a polygon, and point/polygon data of target species detected including attributes for species and percent cover of target species in mapped polygon.

The contractor will deliver a summary of all treatment efforts and accompanying spatial data.

• All treatment efforts will be recorded with a GPS and field notes. Herbicide use logs detailing daily chemical applications must be provided to the US Forest Service.

• The daily logs must detail herbicide formulation applied and the total amount of spray (including dilutant) applied each day along with the spatial area where the application occurred.

6.0 Travel

The work will require multiple multiday trips to the project area. The cost of travel will be included in the cost paid per crew day and not a separately reimbursable expense.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

• Survey will be conducted by two qualified individuals with ability to identify target plant species, including uncommon or new introductions and with the ability to operate a GPS for mapping species locations. One of the individuals will have formal botany training and have demonstrated experience surveying for weeds of concern in Southern California. The second individual must be able to identify target weed species with technical assistance from the formal botanist.

• Treatment crew will have individuals trained and qualified for safe herbicide application in wildland settings. The crew foreman must be able to correctly identify target weed species and ensure crew targets the correct plants.

• The Contractor must possess a valid California Pesticide Use Applicator License/Certificate and be registered to work in Los Angeles County, California with appropriate category.

8.0 Security Requirements

Not applicable

9.0 Data Rights

The data provided to the Government will become the property of the US Government.

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Not applicable

Attachment If applicable, include an Attachment stating Evaluation Factors and significant Subfactors representing the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision

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This solicitation implements two FAR class deviations to ensure compliance with Executive Orders 14148, 14173, 14168 and 14208, issued since January 20, 2025. These deviations reflect recent policy updates and remove outdated requirements, as outlined below.

The following FAR provisions and clauses are hereby removed in their entirety from the LMIR Stewardship BPA:

• 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

• 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

• 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment

Opportunity for Construction

• 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation

• 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance

• 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

• 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

• 52.222-29 Notification of visa denial

• 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024)

• 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems (MAY 2011)

• 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—

Representation (DEC 2016)

• 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026*

*This provision was removed to comply with the Executive Order titled "Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," dated March 14, 2025.

The following FAR clauses now include deviations to align with recent Executive Orders:

• 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY

2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024 (DEVIATION FEB 2025))

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All call orders will incorporate these changes by reference at award.

Disclaimer: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

In advancement of Section 2 of Executive Order 14208, the removal of requirements related to Executive Order 14057 eliminates all non-statutory sustainability requirements or preferences in purchases of food service wares, including paper straws. In addition to removing requirements related to Executive Order 14057, the attachment also reflects recent updates to Code of Federal Regulation citations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred® Program, a statutory purchasing preference program.

These class deviations will remain in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR.

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PROJECT TECHNICAL CAPABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR EVALUATION FACTORS

1. Similar Project Experience Provide examples of projects/work within the prior three (3) years which involve weed identification and pesticide application/use. Include the dates of performance and client contact information including name and phone number.

2. Understanding of Work/Capability Demonstrate an understanding of work that will be undertaken and scope of project. Propose solutions within the proposal that are realistic and the best cost benefit to meeting objectives. Provide a brief explanation of your ability to accomplish this work.

3. Schedule of Work Required to submit an expected project schedule. Please assume the work start date of 08/01/2025.

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Hydrology Resource

Alternative 3, No Herbicides

Comparison of Alternatives

Special Status Plants

Alternative 3, No Herbicides