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Noxious Weeds Treatment For Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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0001 Service, Noxious Weeds Treatment at various locations In accordance with Scope of work.

Period of Performance: 05/25/2023 to 08/01/2023

0002 Service, Noxious Weeds Treatment at various locations In accordance with Scope of work.

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0003 Service, Noxious Weeds Treatment at various locations In accordance with Scope of work.

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Project Description: Noxious Weed Control

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Roadsides in the Dixie fire burned area (see maps). New Treatment. To be completed between May 25, 2023 – August 1, 2023.

95 Acre

Option 1 Roadsides in the Dixie fire burned area (see maps). New Treatment. To be completed between May 25, 2024 – August 1, 2024.

75 Acre

Option 2 Roadsides in the Dixie fire burned area (see maps). New Treatment. To be completed between May 25, 2025 – August 1, 2025.

25 Acre

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 115310 and the Small Business Size Standard is 10M.

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

For this contract, hereinafter, the Forest Service will be referred as the Government. The Contractor shall furnish everything necessary, including but not limited to all supervision, labor, equipment, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals to perform weed control services, except for those items identified herein as Government -furnished property. The Contractor shall perform services on (a) the Red River Ranger District - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests.

Weed control services include, but are not limited to, (a) identification of infestations by survey, (b) application of herbicides, and (c) mapping anding services.

Target weed species for this contract are identified in Table 1 - Noxious weeds and invasive plants list.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:

(1) The Contract Area Boundaries for this project are shown on the following maps:

a. Dixie BAER Maps.

Maps are shown under contract document, exhibits, or attachments.

An inventory list of treatment sites are shown above under Schedule of Items:

(2) The Contractor shall perform work on many separate weed populations shown on the maps and described in the treatment plans.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

(a) Work Conditions.

Contractor acknowledges that this description of work conditions is not comprehensive, but work conditions.

Work may involve extended overnight camping. Camping will be at the discretion of the contractor. COR will provide commercial camping permit for Contractor for all non-official sites.

Logistics may require traveling to and from worksites daily, and hauling water long distances.

Weather conditions in this area are unpredictable. May and June are often the rainiest months of the year and July/August can bring thunder, lightning storms and wind. These conditions are already accommodated in the delivery schedule.

Wild land fires have burned over some of the project area. Areas designated for treatment or used for access to treatment areas pass through these previously burned areas.

Standing dead trees are common throughout the parts of the project area. Downfall across roads may occur at any time and pose unanticipated obstacles to road travel. Windy weather conditions will increase the risk of falling trees. A chainsaw will need to be used to remove fallen trees on roads. The contra responsible for the safe use of a chainsaw(s). Chainsaw safety equipment, including, but not limited to, eye protection, ear protection, and chainsaw chaps are required.

Areas of the Red River Ranger District may have rattlesnakes, especially along river breaks roads.

Wildfires requiring a suppression response may also occur in the project area. The Government may restrict access and close roads to the public for safety reasons at any time during a fire incident. The restrictions may apply to the Contractor depending on fire behavior, extent, safety concerns, and weather conditions. These closures may remain in effect for an extended period of time. Mechanized transport, by use of all-terrain-vehicles, e.g. ATV, UTV, of spray equipment is allowed for any part of this contract. All rules and regulations pertaining to travel restrictions and other activities on National Forest lands shall be adhered to during the performance of the work.

(b) Weeds: Density, Past Treatment and Potential

(c) The weed species to be treated under this contract are identified in Table 1.

d Species occur at varying densities and range in size from a few square feet to large areas. Weed density can vary from light to moderate to heavy. Spotted knapweed is the most dominant weed species.

Areas requiring retreatments, such as knapweed sites, may require rotation of timing of treatment from one year to the next to increase effectiveness. A late summer treatment one year may be followed by a late spring treatment the next year.

Wildfires in the project area create the potential for the establishment of new invaders and the expansion of established invaders into areas with little or no weeds present at this time. The Government will evaluate burned areas that could result in expansion opportunities for invaders and determine the need, priority, amount and tactics for treatment by the Contractor. In most cases, these potential sites would be considered as a category on the Schedule of Items.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Government furnished Property, Services, Data, Requirements, etc.

Where, When, How to be Furnished to Contractor

Area Locator Map Required from the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests

Government tablet with Invasive Species Mobile (IS Mobile)

Required from the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests

Weeds Treatments EA Record of Decision:

Nezperce Noxious Weeds EA -1988

Upon request from the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Technical Specifications Overview

When the specifications mandated by the above requirements differ, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent requirement.

Terms and conditions mandated to protect bull trout (Protection Measures) The Contractor shall not apply picloram and triclopyr to dry ephemeral streams or dry roadside ditches that drain directly into streams occupied by bull trout (these chemicals have long persistence, high movement rating, and a moderate level of aquatic concern).

The Contractor shall ensure that all chemical storage, chemical mixing, and post-application equipment cleaning is completed in such a manner as to prevent the potential contamination of any riparian area, perennial or intermittent waterway, unprotected ephemeral waterway, or wetland.

During any spray operation within 100 feet of occupied bull trout spawning streams, the Contractor shall use the coarsest practicable droplet size and the lowest nozzle height to minimize spray drift.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative immediately of any emergency or unanticipated situations in the action area that may be detrimental to bull trout. The Government will then determine if project activities must cease or may continue, pending resolution of the problem and impacts.

Terms and conditions mandated to protect the Snake River Basin steelhead and spring and summer Chinook salmon (Protection Measures)

1. To minimize incidental take and extent, the Contractor shall:

Use an herbicide spill plan approved by the Government. The Government will review the spill plan with the Contractor prior to the commencement of the herbicide application season.

Use a herbicide spill plan that contains the elements listed below, and meets the requirements of Government directives (FSH 2109.14, Chapter 60), and shall be available for inspection on request.

The name and address of the party(s) responsible for accomplishment of the herbicide spill plan.

A description of the herbicide formulations, adjuvants, and surfactants that will be used (Tables 2 & 3 herein).

Implement the Government herbicide spill plan.

Use added precaution when applying herbicides near streams or ditches that drain into streams. Herbicides containing glyphosate without surfactants or toxic additives, such as Rodeo, shall be the product of choice under appropriate site conditions, and the only herbicide used within 15 feet of live water.

Avoid the use of Tordon 22K (picloram), Transline (clopyralid), and Escort (metsulfuron methyl) in annual floodplains where the water table is likely to be within 6 feet of the surface and soil permeability is high (silt loam and sandy soils).

Follow all project design criteria described herein. Use only products identified in tables 2 & 3.

Use herbicide indicator dye for all treatment areas near live water.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

Contractor personnel shall be trained by the contractor in herbicide use. Contractor personnel shall be able to identify target invasive plant species in all stages of development, and to distinguish between those target invasive plant species and non-target species. Herbicide application to non-target species when no target invasive plant species are present shall constitute noncompliance.

All herbicide applications shall be performed by, or supervised by a state licensed applicator. The applicator or supervisor Agriculture and appropriate liability insurance.

Contractor Equipment, Herbicide Handling & Transport Equipment

Equipment to be used for application shall be subject to inspection by the Government prior to execution of the contract. Equipment in poor condition or incapable of performing at acceptable levels in the judgment of the Government shall be replaced by the Contractor upon written request of the Contracting Officer. Rejection of equipment does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to perform the required work.

All herbicide equipment shall be properly calibrated and be regularly inspected by the Contractor for correct calibration. Applicators will calibrate their spot treatment technique to determine the herbicide rate in relation to total spray volume applied prior to treatment with herbicide. Calibration will occur at a minimum of every 160 hours of use and will be documented to include actual measurements and calculations.

All nozzles shall be kept clean during operation. Equipment (including fittings and tank lids) used for transportation, storage, or application of herbicides shall be maintained in leak proof condition. All hoses shall be equipped with a device to prevent back siphoning.

The Contractor shall apply herbicides with ground based equipment.

The Contractor will be required to use a Government tablet with Invasive Species (IS) Mobile to record data. Only at the needs to be downloaded to the Salmon River Ranger District - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest or completed forms provided to the Forest. Inventory data shall be gathered in a manner consistent with Government format.

Herbicide Handling & Transport

The Contractor will use standard spill prevention and safety practices for herbicide transport, including triple containment techniques.

All operations including herbicide, application methods, equipment, and mode of transport used in the execution of this contract must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall provide a spill cleanup kit while traveling to and from the job site and at application sites. The spill kit shall be sufficient to contain and/or dispose of the quantity of chemical being transported or used on site.

The Contractor shall instruct all individuals involved in herbicide handling or application on the spill contingency plan and spill control, containment, and cleanup procedures.

The Contractor shall transport concentrate in containers in a manner that will prevent tipping or spilling; and transport spray in a compartment that is isolated from food, clothing, and safety equipment.

The Contractor shall report immediately all details of herbicide spills, exposure incidents or accidents, and/or worker health complaints, if any occurred, to the Contracting Officer Representative.

All empty herbicide containers shall be triple-rinsed and the residue returned to the tank and sprayed on weeds. All empty and rinsed herbicide containers shall be slashed, and properly disposed of at an appropriate site.

Herbicide mixing shall occur at least 100 feet from live water. If no other alternative is available, mixing and loading operations shall take place in an area where an accidental spill would not contaminate a stream or body of water before it could be contained.

Herbicide Application

General Requirements

Application of herbicides under this contract shall be accomplished by spot spraying, unless specifically otherwise identified herein. The Contractor shall not perform broadcast spraying unless specifically directed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Spot Spraying: A technique of applying herbicides that is selective over the treatment area and is typified by the delivery of an intermittent spray column at variable intervals during which the operator avoids wetting non-target plant species and animal species as much as possible.

Broadcast Spraying: A technique of applying herbicides that is non-selective within the treatment area and is typified by the delivery of an uninterrupted continuous spray column that does not distinguish between target and non-target plant species and that runs a high risk of wetting animal species on the site.

The Contractor shall treat the species identified with the most effective herbicide on a given species, within the mitigation and environmental constraints listed below. Effectiveness is measured by the percent mortality of target plants and the longevity of the control treatment.

Additional Requirements

The Contractor shall selectively apply herbicides at rates within label direction according to label restrictions.

Tank or product mixes may be used depending on the biology of the target weed, the environment in which it is growing and the population size.

A dye shall be used with all treatment applications. The dye shall be mixed at a level that allows a Government contract inspector to determine the actual treated area.

When applying herbicide, the Contractor shall only treat the minimum area necessary for the control of the invasive plant species. Herbicide damage to non-target woody species shall be minimized and average less than 5%.

During application, weather conditions shall be monitored by the responsible applicator at spray sites and general weather conditions shall be recorded as part of the site treatment records. The Contractor shall cease spraying when any of the following conditions occur: temperature exceeds 90°F, and/or wind speed exceeds 10 mph. The Contractor shall comply with all label restrictions, including those relating to precipitation. If label requirements pertaining to precipitation are lacking, the Contractor shall cease spraying two hours before precipitation is expected.

The Contractor shall not use 2,4-D ester formulations. Water sources shall be within or adjacent to the general project area and shall be approved in advance by the Government. Actual products and application rates shall be consistent with herbicide labels.

Buffers, maximum wind speed, application methods, and herbicide restriction associated with aquatic habitats, riparian areas, and wetland resources The Contractor shall clear trail obstructions when a safe passage around is not available or when passage around obstructions would cause soil or vegetation damage that would persist longer than one year.

for all aspects of herbicide handling including applications, storage, transportation, container disposal, and spill cleanup. The Contractor shall maintain a daily log of herbicide application by treatment site.

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

Table 1 - Noxious weeds and invasive plants list Common name Species name Plant code spotted knapweed Centaurea berbierii CEBI2 diffuse knapweed Centaurea diffusa CEDI3 dalmation toadflax Linaria dalmatica LIDA yellow toadflax or butter and eggs

Linaria vulgaris LIVU2

Canada thistle Cirsium arvense CIAR4 houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale CYOF oxeye daisy Leaucanthemum vulgare CHLI80 bull thistle Cirsium vulgare CIVU rush skeletonweed Chondrilla juncea CHJU

Hypericum perforatum HYPE tansy ragwort Senecio jacobaea SEJA Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius CYSC common tansy Tanacetum vulgare TAVU sulphur cinquefoil Potentilla recta PORE5 common mullein Verbascum thaspus VETH moth mullein Verbascum blattaria VEBL morning glory or field bindweed Convolulus arvesis COAR4 tall buttercup Ranuculus acris RAAC3 yellowstar thistle Centaurea solstitalis CESO3 Scotch thistle Onopordum acanthium ONAC common crupina Crupina vulgaris CRVU2

Isatis tinctoria ISTI

Orange hawkweed Hieracium aurantiacum HIAU Meadow hawkweed Hieracium caespitosum HICA10 Hoary allysum Berteroa incana BEIN2 Leafy spurge Euphorbia esula EUES Plumeless thistle Carduus acanthoides CAAC Italian plumeless thistle Carduus pycnocephalus CAPY2 Poison hemlock Conium maculatum COMA Whitetop (Hoary Cress) Cardaria draba CADR

Table 2 - Distant to water allowed for herbicides Distance to live water, wind speed, and form of application allowed for herbicides proposed for use.

Distance from live water

Maximum allowable wind speed

Application Activity

Herbicides3

0 feet N/A Chemicals will not be used over live water (streams, ponds, springs, etc.), including water standing or running in ditch lines.

None

< 15 feet 5 mph and blowing away from the direction of the water

Spot applications only1, such as: spot spraying, wicking, wiping, dripping, painting, or injecting of individual plants with aquatically approved chemicals.

Apply spray pointed away from the water, not towards the water.

Glyphosate4 2,4-D

> 15 feet 5 mph and blowing away from the direction of the water

Spot applications only, such as: spot spraying, wicking, wiping, dripping, painting, or injecting of individual plants with aquatically approved chemicals.

Focused spraying of target species with aquatically approved chemicals may include treating larger patches of weeds or multiple patches in close proximity.

Apply spray pointed away from the water, not towards the water.

Glyphosate4 Triclopyr Aminopyralid Metsulfuron methyl Clopyralid Dicamba Imazapic6 2,4-D amine

> 50 feet 5 mph Spot applications only1, such as: spot spraying, wicking, wiping, dripping, painting, or injecting of individual plants.

All chemicals listed above, as well as Picloram5.

> 100 feet Less than 10 mph All chemicals listed above, as well as:

2,4-D/Clopyralid blend Chlorsulfuron6

1No broadcast spraying within 300 feet of water.

2Proposed application rates for each herbicide (pounds/acre) can be found in Appendix A 3The chemical Sulfometuron methyl (Oust) would be used on areas greater than 300 feet from water.

4Trade name glyphosate products, not containing surfactants that can be used within the 0-15 foot buffer of live water include:

Aqua Neat, Aquamaster, Glyphos Aquatic, and Rodeo.

5Picloram would not be used within 50 feet of any stream, and would generally not be used within a 100-ft buffer unless other herbicides are not considered effective in controlling certain weed species, such as leafy spurge or rush skeletonweed 6Not analyzed for use on the South Zone.

Distant to water allowed for surfactants Table 3 - Surfactants proposed for use and distance to live water

Surfactant Distance to Live Water Use Allowed 0 >15

>50 > 100

Agri-Dex and Super Spread MSO Yes Yes Yes Yes

Cide Kick II No Yes Yes Yes

R-11, Activator 90, X-77, Latron AG-98, Pro-Spreader Activator, Cide-Kick, LI-700, Spreader 90, Syl-tac, Cygnet Plus, Sylgard 309, Freeway, Silwet L-77, Kinectic, Renegade, and Inlet

No

Yes

R-900, R-56, Cohere, Dyne-Amic, Bond, Tacktic, and Latron Ag-98

(N) and all others unless approved otherwise by the Regulatory Agencies

Reporting and Mapping Requirements The Contractor shall comply with all Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) record keeping requirements for herbicide use. The record shall include at least: formulation, total amount of herbicide used, estimate of the acres treated location of acres treated, adjuvant and quantity used, temperature and wind information, and person(s) applying the herbicide.

The Government will provide a tablet with Invasive Species (IS) Mobile or, if requested by the Government, the required treatment paper forms.

Required record keeping shall comply with the Record Keeping Business Rules document which defines Infested Area Treated treated.

For exa would be 2 acres for each infestation, even though it may be necessary to walk across the entire 20 acre mapped area not cover nor the un-infested area a crew walks to reach segments of the infestation.

SUBMITALLS

The following are required prior to commencing or starting work. Each must be submitted no less than 10 days prior to expected start date and be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative

Herbicide Spill Plan and Equipment Quality Control Plan Insurance Idaho Workers Compensation Form Copy of Idaho State Pesticide Applicator License (must be current)

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

A Quality Control Plan shall be provided by the Contractor demonstrating how the Contractor will monitor and inspect the work performed in this contract. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of this contract. The role of the Government is quality assurance to ensure contract standards are met.

General

Qualityity Control Procedures, Plan, Inspection Reports.

(b) Government Quality Assurance Inspections will be made by random sampling or entire inspection of the work.

attention. Repetitive or continuous failure to meet contract requirements may result in a quality adjustment to payment.

Government Quality Assurance

The Government will inspect the herbicide application work any time after herbicide has been applied to an area and generally within two months (fall spraying may not be inspected until the following season). This will provide time for the effects of the herbicide to become evident. Inspections shall determine both the adequacy of coverage of the project area and the efficacy of the application to the target species. Tolerances that the Contractor shall meet are as follows:

Application coverage shall meet or exceed 90% of target species within the project area as shown on the maps of the project area (refer to attached).

Herbicide application shall demonstrate 90% mortality of the treated noxious weed plants.

A determination of successful execution of this contract shall be based on either randomly located transects within each treatment area that are representative of the treatment area or, where feasible, an inspection of the entire treatment area. Mortality will be measured by a minimum of 90% of the target invasive plant species identified being chemically treated to interrupt and/or stop growth processes in order to stop seed production, prevent re-growth, and establishment of new seedlings. Indications of herbicide application and incipient target invasive plant mortality shall be effectiveness include: drooping, wilting, chlorosis, interrupted seed maturation, and drying of plant parts (stem, leaves, reproductive parts), If inspections determine that herbicide application work to date has not met or exceeded these tolerances, the Government shall meet with the Contractor on site to discuss the deficiencies and issue a written Notice of Noncompliance. The Contractor shall, within two weeks of the date of the Notice of Noncompliance, correct the deficiencies at no additional cost to the Government by treating sites that were missed and/or re-spraying areas where the kill was inadequate. If the follow-up inspection by the Government determines that the tolerances have been met, the Contractor shall then receive full payment.

For fall herbicide applications (August-October), periodic inspections will be made during the treatment period. If 90% mortality has not been achieved, then the Government shall meet with the Contractor on site to discuss the deficiencies and issue a written Notice of Noncompliance. The Contractor shall, within two weeks of the date of the Notice of Noncompliance unless otherwise instructed in writing by the Contracting Officer, correct the deficiencies at no additional cost to the Government by treating sites that were missed and/or re-spraying areas where the kill was inadequate. If the follow-up inspection by the Contracting Officer Representative determines that the tolerances have been met, the Contractor shall then receive full payment.

If the follow-up inspection by the Contracting Officer Representative determines the coverage and/or the efficacy of treatment levels have still not been met, then the Contracting Officer may prorate payment down to 80%. Pro- rating shall be accomplished by matching payment to achieved quality between 80% and 89%.

The Contractor will not receive payment for quality less than 80%.

If the Contracting Officer Representative deems it necessary, random samples of the target weed species and/or the herbicide solution used may be obtained for laboratory analysis. The target weed species specimens would be analyzed to determine that the required herbicide was applied. The herbicide solution sample would be analyzed to determine that the required strength was used. The Contractor may observe the sampling and may request a copy of the laboratory analysis. In the event the laboratory analysis concludes that the required herbicide was not applied to the target weed species or that the herbicides solution does not comply with the constraints, the Contractor shall be given one week to correct the deficiency.

All treatment records and invoices shall be submitted in a timely fashion, but no later than Oct 1 of each year.

Herbicide impacts to non-target vegetation will be inspected by the Government. If a disproportionate amount of non- target vegetation is demonstrating effects from herbicide application, then an on-site review may be scheduled. The Contractor will be given one week to resolve the situation. The Contractor may need to modify application procedures, application rate, herbicide product(s), personnel, or a combination of these factors. If the situation persists, then a written Notice of Noncompliance will be issued.

Contractor Payment

Payment will be based on Contractor compliance with all of the contract specifications, and will consist of three parts for each area:

Weed Treatment: This part constitutes payment for all contract requirements except for the herbicides, surfactants, and dyes themselves; this includes but not limited to all surveying, gridding, application activities, mapping and reporting activities.

Herbicide, Surfactants and Dyes: The Government will pay the Contractor the contract unit price for each herbicide, surfactant and/or dye applied by the contractor to the area covered in compliance with contract specifications. Payment will be made for acceptable work on a per acre basis for the quantity of acres treated by the Contractor and accepted by the Government. The Contractor shall calculate the area being invoiced based on the actual treatment area of the target noxious plant species. If the Contractor must apply more than one herbicide to the same acre of ground to meet the contract requirements, payment will be made for each herbicide applied. Contractor will note on the itemized invoice that a deviation in standard payment has occurred and adequately and sufficiently document that more than one herbicide was applied for payment.

Quality Assurance Plan/Requirements

Task/Critical Subtask

Quality Performance Standards

Acceptable Quality Level

Means of Measurements

Penalties Incentives

Herbicide Application and Treatment Records

Herbicide application shall demonstrate at least 80% mortality of the treated weed populations.

Complete and submit pesticide use records in a timely fashion.

Tolerances below 80% will neither be accepted nor paid for.

Application records will have all items filled out.

Representative random transects of Line Item Area or inspection of entire area if possible performed 10 to 45 days after application.

Inspection of gridding thoroughness and techniques.

If necessary, weed samples and/or herbicide solution samples will be collected to determine if adequate herbicide was applied.

Review of records.

Prorated payment down to 80%.

Payment will be matched to achieve tolerances between 80% and 89%.

Correct deficiencies within two weeks at no additional cost to the Government.

Reporting 100% of project sites will be recorded on a tablet using Invasive Species (IS) Mobile.

Accurate and thorough inventory data in proper format.

N/A Technical soundness of IS Mobile files confirmed within 10 days of field inspection.

IS Mobile data must be downloaded on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

No contractor payment for lack of downloading data.

Correct deficiencies within two weeks at no additional cost to the Government.

Trail and road Clearing Downfall

Downfall clearing as needed to make road or trail passable for contractor performance.

N/A Count all trees.

Visual Inspection.

Unverifiable data will result in no contractor payment for downfall clearing.

Payment for clearly documented incidents of required downfall clearing.

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from May 25, 2023, through August 1, 2023.

*The period of performance for Optional Item 1 is from May 25, 2023 through August 1, 2023.

(a) Required Completion Date:

For the purposes of this contract, the Treatment Season is defined as the period of May 25th August 1st of each calendar year. The Contractor shall not perform services outside this period unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall perform services during the contract time when the target plants are actively growing and weather conditions allow them to be susceptible to herbicide effects. The Contractor and the Government may agree to changes in the contract time if environmental conditions or plant phenology require a change. The Government reserves the right to suspend work at any time during treatment season if conditions are unsuitable for treatment.

(c) The Contractor shall not perform work in high public use areas on weekends or holidays without permission from the contracting officer.

Key Personnel of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

Fire Control

Caused Fires. The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Government, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the

The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and

(b) Other Fires. For the Purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Government. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Government in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire-fighting as soon as the Government finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

Fire Protection Requirements Fire Plan. At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the contract.

Fire Tools. The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool.

of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as a shovel, Pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under b.

and d. below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked tained at locations to be designated by the Government.

(2) Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment. Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2 ½ pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating. One shovel.

One ax, 2 pounds or over, 26 inch minimum length, or one Pulaski.

One water container (at least 1 gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

(c) Spark Arresters. Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Government. Exceptions where the Government may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Government may approve 5100-1a are: (1) small multi-position engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards: (2) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle type mufflers with tail pipe;

(d) Heavy duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust driven turbo charger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester.

Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

Camping

Use of developed (full service facilities) Government campgrounds and other high use areas is allowed.

Camping under this contract may be limited to 16 days in some locations, and is subject to availability of a suitable site. Commercial camping tracting Officer Representative, through the permission of the District Ranger.

Weed Free Practices

Weed Free Practices- Best management practices designed to prevent weed transport and establishment resulting are outlined in Government Manual direction:

(a) The Contractor shall maintain clean vehicles and trailers during contract performance. For the purposes of determining Contractor compliance with this requirement, the Contractor shall present each vehicle and trailer to be used in performance of this contract for inspection by the Government prior to entering the National Forest at the following times, at a location agreed to by the Contracting Officer. No separate payment will be made.

Requirements per vehicle and trailer:

1. Prior to the initial entry onto National Forest lands each year (Usually this will be a Spring inspection)

2. Prior to commencement of any late Summer or Fall treatments on a date specified by the

Contracting Officer.

3. Up to three additional times each year, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, on dates chosen by the Contracting Officer.

Safety Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work area, The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that the Contractor considers a hazard.

Personal Protective Equipment

(a) The Contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

(b) Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

(c) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, to each employee who operates a chain saw, chain saw chaps and assure the chaps are worn during saw operations. These chaps must be approved by Underwriters Laboratory or meet Government specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg.

(d) The Contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

(e) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling objects or flying objects wears a hard hat that meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

(f) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87-1-2003.

(g) The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise e.g., chain saw operation.

Safety and Health

(a) Safety and Health: The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to protect the safety and health of employees and members of the public. This includes proper sanitation facilities at campsites, etc. Appropriate information will be reviewed with all personnel associated with the Contractor regarding pesticide use. Personnel will be provided with

Idaho Workers Compensation Law

(a) Prior to award of any contract subject to Idaho Workers Compensation Laws, the contractor must provide (l) evidence

Contractor from such coverage.

Idaho Workers Comp Insurance Form.docx Insurance as documentation of insurance coverage of exemption. These certificates may be obtained from and returned to the Employee Compliance division of the Idaho Industrial Commission at the following offices:

1221 Ironwood Street, Suite 100

FAX NO. (208) 769-1465

1070 Hiline, Suite 300 Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 236-6366

FAX NO. (208)236-6040

317 Main Street Boise, ID 83720 (208)334-6032 or (208)334-6099

FAX NO. (208) 334-5145

This certification of verification shall be fully executed by the Contractor and signed by the Industrial Commission Compliance Officer prior to award of the contract.

Licensing Information

Information on applicator licensing requirements may be obtained from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Division of Agricultural Technology, 2270 Old Penitentiary Road, PO Box 790, Boise, ID 83701;

telephone (208) 332- 8600.

Noxious weeds and invasive plants list

Table 1 - Noxious weeds and invasive plants list Common name Species name Plant code spotted knapweed Centaurea berbierii CEBI2 diffuse knapweed Centaurea diffusa CEDI3 dalmation toadflax Linaria dalmatica LIDA

Canada thistle Cirsium arvense CIAR4 Japanese knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum POCU6 Bohemian knotweed Polygonum bohemicum POBO10 orange hawkweed Hieracium aurantiacum HIAU yellow hawkweed Hieracium glomeratum HIFE small bugloss Anchusa arvenis ANAR16 houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale CYOF leafy sprurge Euphorbia esula EUES oxeye daisy Leaucanthemum vulgare CHLI80 bull thistle Cirsium vulgare CIVU rush skeletonweed Chondrilla juncea CHJU

Hypericum perforatum HYPE tansy ragwort Senecio jacobaea SEJA Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius CYSC common tansy Tanacetum vulgare TAVU sulphur cinquefoil Potentilla recta PORE5 burr chervil Anthriscus caucalis ANCA common mullein Verbascum thaspus VETH moth mullein Verbascum blattaria VEBL meadow hawkweed Hiercium pratense HIAC10 morning glory or field bindweed

Convolulus arvesis COAR4 tall buttercup Ranuculus acris RAAC3 yellowstar thistle Centaurea solstitalis CESO3 yellow flag iris Iris pseudacorus IRPS Scotch thistle Onopordum acanthium ONAC

Distant to water allowed for herbicides

Table 2 - Distant to water allowed for herbicides Distance to live water, wind speed, and form of application allowed for herbicides proposed for use.

Distance from live water

Maximum allowable wind speed

Application Activity Herbicides3

0 feet N/A Chemicals will not be used over live water (streams, ponds, springs, etc.), including water standing or running in ditch lines.

None

< 15 feet 5 mph and blowing away from the direction of the water

Spot applications only1, such as:

spot spraying, wicking, wiping, dripping, painting, or injecting of individual plants with aquatically approved chemicals.

Apply spray pointed away from the water, not towards the water.

Glyphosate4

2,4-D

> 15 feet

> 50 feet

> 100 feet

5 mph and blowing away from the direction of the water

5 mph

Less than 10 mph

Spot applications only, such as:

spot spraying, wicking, wiping, dripping, painting, or injecting of individual plants with aquatically approved chemicals.

Focused spraying of target species with aquatically approved chemicals may include treating larger patches of weeds or multiple patches in close proximity.

Apply spray pointed away from the water, not towards the water.

Spot applications only1, such as:

spot spraying, wicking, wiping, dripping, painting, or injecting of individual plants.

Glyphosate4 Triclopyr Aminopyralid Metsulfuron methyl Clopyralid Dicamba Imazapic6 2,4-D amine

All chemicals listed above, as well as Picloram5.

All chemicals listed above, as well as: 2,4-D/Clopyralid blend Chlorsulfuron6

1No broadcast spraying within 300 feet of water.

2Proposed application rates for each herbicide (pounds/acre) can be found in Appendix A 3The chemical Sulfometuron methyl (Oust) would be used on areas greater than 300 feet from water.

4Trade name glyphosate products, not containing surfactants that can be used within the 0-15 foot buffer of live water include: Aqua Neat, Aquamaster, Glyphos Aquatic, and Rodeo.

5Picloram would not be used within 50 feet of any stream, and would generally not be used within a 100-ft buffer unless other herbicides are not considered effective in controlling certain weed species, such as leafy spurge or rush skeletonweed

Distant to water allowed for surfactants

Table 3 - Surfactants proposed for use and distance to live water Surfactant Distance to Live Water Use Allowed 0

Agri-Dex and Super Spread MSO Yes Cide Kick II No R-11, Activator 90, X-77, Latron AG-98, Pro- Spreader Activator, Cide-Kick, LI-700, Spreader 90, Syl-tac, Cygnet Plus, Sylgard 309, Freeway, No Silwet L-77, Kinectic, Renegade, and Inlet

R-900, R-56, Cohere, Dyne-Amic, Bond, Tacktic, and Latron Ag-98 (N) and all others unless approved otherwise by the Regulatory Agencies No

BIOBASED PRODUCT UTILIZATION

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008

(FCEA),

U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement products.

The Contractor should utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

2-Cycle Engine Oil Penetrating Lubricants Hydraulic Fluids Greases Absorbents Wood and Concrete Sealers Fluids Diesel Fuel Additives All Purpose Cleaners ydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Multi-purpose Lubricants Degreasers Bar and Chain Lubricants required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

Health and safety, and…