Ground Application - Exotics Wetland & Vegetation Control (ERM)

This is a Scope of Work document for the State of Florida's Ground Application - Exotics Wetland & Vegetation Control project managed by the Environmental Resource Management (ERM) program. The project involves ground-based application services for controlling exotic vegetation and managing wetland areas across Florida. The scope outlines specific application methodologies, equipment requirements, and operational procedures for contractors performing herbicide and pesticide applications in environmentally sensitive wetland areas. The document establishes technical standards for application rates, safety protocols, and environmental compliance measures that contractors must follow throughout the contract term.

The document details performance specifications for ground application equipment, including calibration requirements, operator certification standards, and documentation procedures. Contractors are required to maintain detailed records of all applications, including GPS coordinates, application rates, weather conditions, and target species information. The work encompasses both initial treatment applications and follow-up monitoring to assess effectiveness of vegetation control measures. Environmental protection measures and regulatory compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards are mandatory, with specific attention to protecting non-target species and water quality in treated wetland areas.