A04_SOW_Purchase_of_Herbicides_for_Phragmites_Treatment.pdf

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This statement of work outlines requirements for the purchase of herbicides and adjuvants to control phragmites infestations across multiple wildlife refuges. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mid-Columbia River and Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge Complexes require 1,521 gallons each of glyphosate- and imazapyr-based herbicides as well as 348 gallons of a surfactant. Products must be registered for use in Washington and Oregon and delivered within 30 days to McNary National Wildlife Refuge in Burbank, Washington. The biological service technician and administrative officer listed are points of contact to confirm delivery times, inspect received products, and determine acceptance.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Purchase of Herbicides for Phragmites Treatment

1. GENERAL

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge Complex have a requirement to purchase herbicide and adjuvant to control phragmites infestations across various wildlife refuges.

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

2.1. The vendor shall supply the requested amounts of the following herbicides and sterilant

OR EQUAL PRODUCTS; to be considered equal, products must have the identified “SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS” and be suitable for the specific application uses.

2.1.1. 521 gallons (209 ea. of 2.5 gal containers) of Aqua Star herbicide or equivalent.

Active ingredients: Glyphosate in the form of its isopropylamine salt .

Salient characteristics: Equivalent products must be glyphosate-based herbicides suitable for use for aquatic use.

2.1.2. 521 gallons (209 ea. of 2.5 gal containers) of Ecomazapyr 2 SL herbicide or equivalent.

Active ingredient: Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr

Salient characteristics: Equivalent products must be imazapyr-based herbicides suitable for use for aquatic use.

2.1.3. 348 gallons (139 ea. of 2.5 gal containers) of surfactant or equivalent.

Principal functioning agents: Ethyl Oleate, Sorbitan Alkylpolyethoxylate Ester, Dialkyl

Polyoxymethylene Glycol

Salient characteristics: Equivalent products must be a modified vegetable oil containing a non-ionic emulsifier system approved for aquatic use.

Amended 5/09/2023

2.2. All proposed “equal products” will be reviewed by USFWS personnel to ensure product equivalency,

2.3. All herbicides and adjuvants must be registered for use in Washington and Oregon by the respective state regulatory agency.

3. PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. Vendor shall arrange delivery to:

McNary National Wildlife Refuge 497 Gallant Road Burbank, WA 99323

3.2. Products shall be delivered within 30 days of contract award.

3.3. Normal duty hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

USFWS normal non-duty hours include nights, weekends, and government holidays (including Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day). In the event of emergencies, the vendor shall provide contact information.

3.4. The vendor shall notify and confirm a delivery time at least 24 hours prior to delivery.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

4.1. USFWS shall inspect products upon arrival to ensure undamaged condition.

4.2. Evaluation and acceptance will be determined by the Technical Coordinator and/or

Refuge staff (names given upon contract award)

5. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

5.1. All vendors shall meet guidelines found in AGR Publication No. 706-479 (R/2/20) and provide a copy of the current license with their quote.

6. TECHNICAL COORDINATORS

6.1. Michael Matthews, Biological Service Technician

Mid-Columbia River NWRC 64 Maple St Burbank, WA 99323 Phone: 509-546-1221 Michael_Matthews@fws.gov

7. ADMIN POC

7.1. Gaenor Thompson, Administrative Officer

Mid-Columbia River NWRC 64 Maple St.

Burbank, WA 99323 Phone: 509-546-8305 Gaenor_Thompson@fws.gov

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