140P8318Q0048_Attach_01_SOW_Herbicide_Application(F).pdf

140P8318Q0048 North Cascades National Park Complex Attachment # 01 Statement of Work (SOW)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE COMPLEX

STEHEKIN, WA

HERBICIDE APPLICATION

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General:

The work to be performed for this project is to apply herbicide on approximately 50 acres (initial spraying) for the National Park Service (NPS) in North Cascades National Park Service Complex, (NOCA) Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Stehekin District, located in Stehekin, Washington 98852. Contractor will furnish all herbicide, surfactant and dye, equipment, labor, operating supplies and incidentals necessary to safely apply herbicide using an ATV boom sprayer in strict compliance with the herbicide label.

Depending on effectiveness of initial spraying and availability of funds, it may be necessary for contractor to return for additional treatments.

The NPS is interested in establishing a firm fixed price requirements type contract for spraying in 2018 with the right to exercise up to two option years at the discretion of the NPS, for a total not to exceed three years.

2. Background:

Control of rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) at the Stehekin Airstrip, Buckner Orchard and several small satellite populations has been identified in the park’s Invasive Non-native Plant Management Plan as a high priority for control because of the potential for spread to other areas of the park. The treatment method and herbicide specified in this Statement of Work (SOW) were recommended by a weed scientist from the University of Idaho with expertise in rush skeletonweed management.

Application: ATV boom sprayer Herbicide: Aminopyralid (Milestone) Surfactant: Non-ionic Surfactant (Liberate) Dye: Blazon

3. Location and Logistics – Stehekin, WA:

Maps and photos are provided as enclosures located on the last several pages of this SOW document. The project work is located in the lower Stehekin Valley, in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area near Stehekin, Washington (Attachment B). Stehekin is a remote community located 50 miles from Chelan, Washington, at the north end of Lake Chelan. The Stehekin Valley is isolated; the roads do not connect with any highway system. Stehekin is accessible from Chelan only by boat or barge. Lodging and meal services are limited in Stehekin.

Information about Stehekin (including maps, ferry and barge services and lodging) is available at www.stehekin.com and www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/stehekin.htm.

Contractors are advised that barges run infrequently and if needed it is recommended that contractors verify scheduled runs and costs or cost of charter runs, with the barge company before submitting a quote. Some tools and materials may be sent on the passenger ferry runs, however restrictions may apply. Mountain Barge Services provides barge services between Chelan and Stehekin (Phone: 509-682-2493).

NPS will provide vehicle support for transportation of contractor personnel and equipment between the ferry/barge landings and project sites while in Stehekin.

http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/stehekin.htm

4. Site Description:

Weed infestation levels vary from light to moderate to heavy in the treatment areas. Rush skeletonweed is the highest priority weed for control in these areas. Other target weed species that may be encountered and should be treated include: sweet pea (Lathuris latifolius), sulphur cinquefoil (Potentilla recta), common mullein (Verbascum thapus), Canada thistle (Crissum arvense), and common hops (Humulus lupulus), knapweed (Centaurea spp).

The terrain is relatively flat in all of the treatment areas. Vegetation is dominated by bunch and sod forming grasses with mixtures of native and non-native herbaceous plants and few shrubs and trees. The contactor may be asked to time the application to avoid conflicts with other users in some of the treatment areas. The airstrip will be officially closed during the work; however, it is possible aircraft will land or take off during the work. Safety mitigations for this are addressed under “Safety Requirements” #1.

5. Schedule:

Project will occur prior to rush skeletonweed plants bolting which typically occurs between April and mid- May, and will depend on weather conditions during the previous winter and spring.

6. Herbicide Treatment Standards:

6.1. Contractor will provide the herbicide (Milestone), non-ionic surfactant (Liberate) and dye (Blazon) to be used on project.

6.2. Contractor will furnish all materials, chemicals, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals necessary to safely apply the products listed above.

6.3. Contractor will use the above products in strict compliance with the product labels.

6.4. Contractor will supply any additional marking agent (i.e. foam) if needed and submit the product for approval by NPS inspector prior to use.

6.5. Carrier: Water shall be used as a carrier

6.6. Use only stainless steel or ceramic nozzles.

6.7. At a minimum, 80% of the weeds treated and acreage claimed will show mortality or physical signs of herbicide treatment such as wilting, curling or discoloration. NPS will perform inspections 14-days post-treatment to determine if target plants exhibit herbicide effects.

7. General Requirements for Contractor:

7.1. Do not spray while it is raining. Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid spraying if it appears that precipitation sufficient to wash herbicide(s) off target species or into open water may occur within 2 hours after herbicide application or as cautioned by the herbicide label.

7.2. NPS may designate buffer strips of up to 100 ft. to protect rare plants, water-influenced areas, or residential areas. Do not spray within these designated buffer strips.

7.3. Handle all herbicides following the EPA label guidelines and other state and federal laws for storage, application, and disposal methods.

7.4. Carry and have within easy access during all spraying operations, label and MSDS for the herbicides being used.

7.5. A tight fitting and secure lid is mandatory on all spray tanks.

7.6. Use only equipment in good mechanical condition that has been inspected and approved by NPS prior to work. Demonstrate typical spray pattern, application rates and calibration to the satisfaction of the Inspector before beginning the job. Calibration calculations shall be provided to Inspector at the start of the application.

7.7. Calibrate spray equipment prior to start and recalibrate as needed during the project.

7.8. Include standard adequate spill containment and cleanup materials and equipment during all spray operations and on herbicide transport vehicles. Contractor must be trained in responding to and dealing with any spills of herbicide.

7.9. Herbicides shall be transported daily to the project site as follows: Transport, as closely as possible, only the estimated quantity needed for that day’s work; transport concentrate containers only in a manner that will prevent spills; and transport herbicides and additives in a compartment that is isolated from food, clothing and safety equipment.

7.10. Inspect equipment daily for leaks and suspend operations until all leaks are repaired.

7.11. Keep spray rigs and equipment appearing neat, professional and organized. Dye stains on the rig, tank and employee clothing will be kept to a minimum by regular cleaning. It is important during this project to a project a professional image and to demonstrate that the herbicide applications are preformed carefully, professionally and without spillage.

7.12. Do not treat sites on Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

7.13. NPS Inspector will provide and install public notification signs

8. Environmental Protection Measures for Contractor:

8.1. To prevent the introduction of seeds from noxious weeds into Stehekin Valley or onto NPS land, Contractor shall wash all mechanized equipment thoroughly before transport via barge to remove all soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of this provision.

8.2. Contractor shall certify in writing, compliance with the terms of this measure prior to placement on a barge for arrival in Stehekin Valley.

8.3. An NPS Inspector will inspect each piece of equipment prior to unloading from barge.

8.4. Do not apply Milestone within the drip-line or root zone of desirable trees and avoid sensitive species such as those identified on the product label and Section 6 of the “Practical and Technical Guide” for the use of Milestone (Attachment C)

8.5. Do not perform herbicide pouring and mixing operations within 150 feet of any open water source or well-head.

8.6. Do not spray in areas containing open water unless it is within the labeled use of the herbicide and surfactant being used. These sites shall be discussed with Inspector prior to treatment in that area.

8.7. Avoid spray drift. Do not spray when winds exceed 10 miles per hour.

8.8. Do not apply herbicide at a pressure that exceeds 40 psi at the nozzle for boom-less applications, or

20 psi for multiple nozzle-booms. A combination of pressure, nozzle type and drift control aids should be used to limit driftable fines, and maximize coarse spray droplets as advised under “precautions for avoiding spray drift” on the product label.

8.9. Use drift reduction products as needed near sensitive resources.

8.10. Insure that containers or tanks used for herbicide application are not washed within 150 feet of open water. Follow all State, Federal and label regulations involving rinsing and washing procedures.

8.11. Remove all rinsate and herbicide containers from NPS land and dispose of them in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements.

9. Safety Requirements:

9.1. When spraying on the airstrip, hazard/warning lights are required on the ATV involved in the spraying operation. Inspector will serve as the spotter to alert Contractor of any aircraft in the vicinity during treatment of the runway and adjacent lands.

9.2. The NPS is not responsible for the safety of the Contractor. Contractor shall provide and maintain work procedures which will safeguard the public and NPS personnel, as well as Contractor’s own personnel. Contractor shall be expected to use reasonable safety procedures and equipment while operating on NPS lands

10. Monitoring and Record Keeping Requirements for Herbicide Treatments:

Federal and State laws require record keeping for all applications of pesticides on public lands. Contractor shall provide complete, accurate and detailed records and provide Inspector with legible, readable copies of such records on the forms provided (Attachment D). Completed forms are due prior to final project invoicing and payment.

11. Certification and Personnel Requirements:

Contractor performing herbicide mixing or application operations on this project must meet the State of Washington certification and application requirements and must hold a current Washington Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. Provide license to Inspector if asked.

Continue to next page for map/photos and additional enclosures…

Enclosure A – Maps & Photos

A 1 - Vicinity Map

A 2 - Site Map

A 3

A 4

A 5

A 6

A 7

Enclosure B – Data Sheet

Date: Recorder’s Name:

License #:

Start: 24 hr End: 24 hr Park Code: In Park? Y N Pg ___ of ___

Location Name: New Location? Y N Client: Supv. In the Field: CD CM SW

Location/Infestation Description:

UTM 10N E: N:

Activity (Circle one) : Inventory only Treatment

Team # Individuals Work Hours Weather Time (24 hr): Temp (°F): Humidity (%): Cloud Cover: none <25% 25-50% 51-75% 76-100% Wind Direction: Avg. Wind Speed (mph): Precip. (circle one): None Dew Fog/Mist Drizzle Shower

Equipment: ___ Backpack Sprayer ___ Tank Sprayer ___Spray Bottle ___ Chainsaw ___Loppers ___Other:

Total Personnel Hours: GPS (filename) : Soil Moisture: Dry Moist Wet

Taxon (full binomial & code) Action:

(circle one)

Waterbody Name &

Distance (m)

Acres Treatment (Circle One) Phenology (Circle Dominant) Density

(Circle One) Inventory Gross Infested Infested Treated

Species: Count

Chemical

Manual

Survey

Inventory

Cut/Stump

Basal Bark

Foliar Spot

Broadcast

Mechanical

Other

None (<1%) (1-5%)

(5-25%) (25-50%) (50-75%) (75-95%)

(95-100%) 100%

Herbicide: EPA #

Species: Count Chemical

Foliar Spot

Broadcast

(1-5%)

(5-25%) (25-50%) (50-75%) (75-95%)

(95-100%) 100%

Foliar Spot

Broadcast

(1-5%)

(5-25%) (25-50%) (50-75%) (75-95%)

(95-100%) 100%

Foliar Spot

Broadcast

(1-5%)

(5-25%) (25-50%) (50-75%) (75-95%)

(95-100%) 100%

(1-5%)

(5-25%)

Bolt Bud

Dormant Flower Mature

Pre-Bud Rosette Seed Set Seedling

Senescent Vegetative

Bolt Bud

Dormant

Seed Set Seedling

Senescent Vegetative

Bolt Bud

Dormant

Seed Set Seedling

Senescent Vegetative

Bolt Bud

Dormant

Seed Set Seedling

Senescent Vegetative

Bolt Bud

Dormant

Seed Set Seedling

Senescent Vegetative

Enclosure B – Data Sheet

Additional Info: 1 gallon = 3.7854 Liters, 1 oz = 29.5735 mL

Reviewed by: CD CM SW Date: (internal) In NISIMS gdb: Y N Date:_____________

L or gal.

0.5 1 0.11 1.25 0.14 2.5 0.28 5 0.56 7.5 0.84 25 32 167 21 250 32

1 2 0.26 2.5 0.32 5 0.64 10 1.28 15 1.92 50 6.4 333 43 500 64

3 6 0.77 7.5 0.96 15 1.92 30 3.84 45 5.76 150 19.2 1,000 128 1,500 192

5 10 1.28 12.5 1.6 25 3.2 50 6.4 75 9.6 250 32 1,667 213 2,500 320

10 20 2.56 25 3.2 50 6.4 100 12.8 150 19.2 500 64 3,333 427 5,000 640

15 30 3.84 37.5 4.8 75 9.6 150 19.2 225 28.8 750 96 5,000 640 7,500 960

25 50 6.4 62.5 8 125 16 250 32 375 48 1,250 160 8,333 1,067 12,500 1,600

50% max. rates (ml / oz ): aminopyra l id - 207 / 7 , imazapic - 355 / 12 , triclopyr ester (basa l bark) - 1,894 / 64 , imazapyr (aquatic) - 1,841 / 96 , glyphosate (aquatic) - 3,552 / 120 vol./vol. rates (ml & oz ) v/v rates : aminopyra l id, imazapic: 0.2% / triclopyr ester, imazapyr: 0.75 - 1.5% / triclopyr amine, fluroxypyr, 2, 4 - D: 1 - 2% / glyphosate: 1.5 - 2% (aquatic formula), 2 - 5% (genera l )

0.20% 0.25% 0.50% 1% 1.50% 5% 33%

Herbicide: EPA #

Foliar Spot

Broadcast

Mechanical

Other

(25-50%) (50-75%) (75-95%)

(95-100%) 100%

Foliar Spot

Broadcast

(1-5%)

(5-25%) (25-50%) (50-75%) (75-95%)

(95-100%) 100%

Herbicide: EPA #

HERBICIDES

Herbicide & A.I. v/v % or Rate (vol/area)

Volume of Undiluted Herbicide

(ml, oz, L, or gal)

Total Spray Mix Used (L or gal) Carrier Surfactant Name (v/v%) + Vol. in Spray Mix Dye Vol. Mix

Remaining

1.

__________________ water oil

Y N

2.

__________________ water oil Y

N

3.

water

4.

water

Bolt Bud

Dormant

Seed Set Seedling

Senescent Vegetative