2019_Scope_of_Work_Hexazinone_and_Bamboo.docx

Scope of Work

Herbicide Applications for Forestry Projects

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Administrative Office Building 23734 US Highway 1 McBee, SC 29101

GENERAL

The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, McBee, SC, is seeking a qualified contractor for the Scope of Work outlined below. Performance Period is April 15, 2020 through June 15, 2020.

Contractor shall supply all material, labor, transportation, supplies, supervision, and equipment to accomplish the work described below.

Government will supply chemicals related to this Scope of Work.

PURPOSE AND SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT 1: Herbaceous-layer Enhancement via Turkey-Oak (Quercus laevis) Reduction within Longleaf-pine Uplands

The purpose of this action is to enhance the herbaceous layer by reducing the density of understory turkey oak within selected longleaf-pine uplands.

Understory reduction will be accomplished by applying Velpar (hexazinone) via skidder application to turkey oak stems throughout the designated treatment areas (Map 1).

MAP 1 AREAS

The contractor shall ensure the application rate does not exceed two pounds of active ingredient (hexazinone) per acre while assuring a minimum mortality rate of 75% of treated stems.

The targeted upland-pine treatment areas are listed in Table 1 and locations illustrated in Map 1. The area includes both plantation stands.

Prior to application, the successful bidder and the refuge representative will conduct a coordination meeting to ensure:

1) the herbicide application-area is clearly defined and understood,

2) location of all RCW-trees are known and that the surrounding areas are flagged and avoided by a minimum of 100 feet,

3) equipment is properly calibrated to deliver only the targeted amount,

4) periodic sampling is conducted to ensure the application rate does not exceed two pounds of active ingredient per acre, and

5) sampling results are recorded and communicated to the refuge representative on a daily basis.

Table 1: Target Stands

PROJECT 2: Treat Invasive Bamboo Patch

The purpose of this action is to treat a patch of invasive bamboo on an approximate 8 acre site.

Contractor will apply via skidder Glyphosate (8%) to 4 acres and Glyphosate (3%) and Arsenal (1.5%) to 4 acres.

The contractor shall ensure the application rate does not exceed label rates per acre while assuring a minimum mortality rate of 75% of treated stems.

The targeted area is shown in Map 2.

MAP 2 PROJECT AREA

Prior to application, the successful bidder and the refuge representative will conduct a coordination meeting to ensure:

1) the herbicide application-area is clearly defined and understood,

2) equipment is properly calibrated to deliver only the targeted amount,

3) periodic sampling is conducted to ensure the application rate does not exceed label rates

4) Sampling results are recorded and communicated to the refuge representative.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

In addition to requirements of these specifications, the contractor shall be responsible for meeting all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations, codes and similar requirements in relation to safety, personal protection, environmental, and transportation compliance with the Statement of Work.

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