A04_RFQ_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

07-18-2025

Expertise in Aquatic Invasives and Herbicides Pablo reservoir EWM Rx

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Instructions: Complete all Bold Elements below and mark N/A for elements that are not applicable and delete sub elements. This will ensure that each element is considered.

1. General

1.1 Describes the project in general terms.

Who: (NWMT District Office, 53755 MT HWY 212 Charlo, MT 59824)), What: (Pablo Reservoir EWM Rx, Expert Guidance in Aquatic Nuisance Management in Irrigation Systems) Where: (Pablo National Wildlife Refuge, North Reservoir Rd. Pablo MT 59855).

1.2 Purpose/End Application:

The purpose of this project is to begin the process of controlling the highly invasive aquatic invader (Eurasian watermilfoil) infestation in the Pablo reservoir. This infestation was first located in 2023 and surveyed in 2024, when it was found to be much larger than expected. The reservoir is in the interior of the Pablo NWR. Without treatment, not only are terrestrial and aquatic species at risk, but the ecosystem and the economy will also suffer. This is a multi-agency (Confederated Salish’s and Kootenai Tribes, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Lake County and USFWS) task force working on this as it is considered HIGH PRIORITY.

1.3 Contractor Qualifications:

Clear Channel offers the best prices on products and expertise in aquatic science, interagency coordination, herbicide use and application.

1.4 Other:

Include, a relevant statutory authority, regulations, and/or references, pertinent background materials, or other relevant info. For extended information, reference an attachment or digital reference is recommended.

2. Place of Performance and Period of Performance (Where and When) the project is being completed.

2.1 Pablo National Wildlife Refuge

2.2 Start date is immediately upon awarding and no later than August 25th, continuing through December, 31 2025.

2.3 Duty hours will be between dawn and dusk, 7 days a week, during application as is dictated by weather.

Guidance andoordination with contractor will be during normal duty hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

2.4 Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

3. Scope

3.1 Design experimental treatment plan for Eurasian watermilfoil in Pablo Reservoir:

- Provides expertise in aquatic invasive species management and project coordination

- Works with multi agency task force to guide best management practices

- Gathers and uses available maps, lidar, local knowledge and expertise to prioritize treatment sites and methods

- Provides oversight when working with sub-contractors or agencies during treatment implementation

- Fluridone 24oz/A on 50 acres

- Imazamox 64oz/A on 50 acres

- Imazapyr 92oz/A on 50 acres

- Flumioxazin 12oz/A on 50 acres

4. Deliverables and/or Delivery Schedule: (for extended list a bid schedule and/or use of line item detail on the PR is recommended)

4.1 Contractor will attend planning meetings and deliver herbicides for treatment between August 25 and September 25, 2025.

4.2 Contractor will provide MSDS and Labels (electronically) for all products.

Additionally, they will provide written guidance on rates and plot locations, as well as coordinate with partners.

5. Data Management Plan (DMP) for Science Data Agency Reference.

5.1 Maps or data generated by the Contractor will be shared with the Refuge as appropriate

(shapefiles are preferred). Refuge staff will then document the work according to USFWS requirements. A DMP is not relevant and is not required as a deliverable for this contract.

6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) / Government-Furnished Information

(GFI)

6.1 Government will not furnish any equipment, services, labor, or daily supervision of contractor or contractor employees. Government will provide support in the form of overall project guidance and oversight. Government will also provide maps and access to the project area.

7. Evaluation and Acceptance

7.1 Refuge staff will work with the contractor throughout the process to verify quality and completion of work. Plans and products will be approved by Refuge personnel and partners.

Government acceptance is contingent upon meeting the work and specifications outlined in this Statement of Work.

8. Quality Control/Quality Assurance:

8.1 Where appropriate, QC will be maintained according to industry standards and made available to the agency with the contractor’s proposal.

9. Technical Coordinator:

9.1 Amy Lisk Thomas, Biologist 53775 MT HWY 93 Charlo, MT 59824

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