Attachment_8-_Updated_Question_and_Answer_0004.docx

Salt Cedar Removal Question and Answer

Question: Will a Wyoming commercial applicators license be required for the treatment of the stumps with the Element 4 and Basal Bark Oil chemicals?

Answer: I found out from my district weeds specialist that the contractor would need a Wyoming commercial applicators license.

Question: One question on the amendment: It says a WY state applicator license is required to be submitted with the proposal. We have started the process of getting testing scheduled. We anticipate that we can get in and complete the tests next week. We will know if it was passed on the testing date and can provide proof of test results. However, I have been informed that it can take up to 3 weeks to get the licenses through the state paperwork system. Would a copy of a passed test meet the requirements to submit a proposal? With the intention of an amendment to our proposal once we have received the actual applicator license.

Answer: I would be okay with proof of test results that show they passed and provide the certificate as soon as possible. Work can't start in the fall so by then, they should have their WY state applicator license certificate Question: Can you provide coordinates for the location for cedar removal concerning solicitation 140L6224R0002? I would like to look at the area before I place a bid.

Answer: The center of the project is -108.5137883 44.4727864.

Question: Is the site visit for Solicitation 140L6224R0002 mandatory? And is the site accessible outside of the site visit time?

Answer: The site visit is not mandatory and the site is accessible outside of the site visit time. Also here are some photos of the site I took today. We have a couple of bunches of salt cedar but as you get closer to the bunches there are little ones here and there.

New questions from 7/22/24 (asked during site visit):

Question: What are the specifications for spreading salt cedar cuttings?

Answer: Spread salt cedar cuttings flat on the ground.

Question: How much herbicide is to be sprayed?

Answer: Douse the stumps.

Question: Is there access for 4-wheelers/ATVs to drive off road?

Answer: There is no public access to go off road within the project area.

Question: Can contractors use horses to carry equipment?

Answer: Yes, stipulations for using domestic horses within the McCullough Peaks HMA are attached.

Question: Is there access via private land?

Answer: Yes, contractor must get permission from private landowner to access the site from the south.

Question: Can large infestations of salt cedar be put in piles?

Answer: Yes, an updated map and Task 1 show locations of the highest infestation of salt cedar, and may be piled. Task 1 will be updated to reflect salt cedar infestations can be piled instead of scattered. . Cut material will be piled in designated areas that will be delineated by flagging within the project area.

Question: Will the contractor be required to return to the site if the salt cedar stumps show regrowth?

Answer: No, retreatment of salt cedar stumps will be conducted by BLM. Prior to ending project work, BLM will Quality Inspect the site to ensure all salt cedar stumps are treated.

Question: Can the Russian Olives be cut down?

Answer: No, do not cut Russian Olives.