A04_Specifications_for_hydroseed_supplies.pdf

Bureau of Land Management

Pinedale Field Office

Hydroseeding within Sagebrush Steppe Plant Communities

Specifications for Hydroseed Supplies

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 General

2.0 Specific Requirements/Tasks

3.0 Delivery or Deliverables

Specifications for Hydroseed Supplies

1.0 General

1.1 Background

The mission of the BLM Pinedale Field Office is to purchase hydroseed supplies, 100% wood fiber hydromulch and organic tackifier. The mission of the BLM Pinedale Field Office is to accomplish the following objectives: 1.) Enhance habitat restoration/reclamation project success. 2.) Deliver a habitat restoration/reclamation technique including but not limited to areas where natural and reclaimed vegetation is struggling or not meeting habitat requirements 3.) Reintroduce a seed bank to native vegetation. 4.) Provide site‐stability and reduce erosion. 5.) Decrease sediment and salinity loading into the Colorado River Drainage Basin. 6.) Seed on slopes that would be difficult for other equipment. 7.) Seed in places that would be difficult to seed manually. 8.) Increase plant density and productivity. 9.) This project would be a part of the Sagebrush Strategic Plan. This plan focuses on planning processes that produce projects that enhance sagebrush habitat in Greater Sage‐Grouse GHMA and PHMA. There is no known prior acquisition of hydroseeding materials within the Wyoming BLM nor is this a DOI requirement within the BLM. This is a concept that has been contracted through other projects within the BLM.

This is a new acquisition, that provides versatility to easily and efficiently to do seeding operations that would be considered complex using conventional methods such as broadcast seeding and drill‐seeding.

1.2 Objective:

Complete the successful acquisition of the 100% wood fiber hydromulch and organic tackifier.

1.3 Scope of deliverables:

Purchase of 100% wood fiber hydromulch and organic tackifier to be delivered.

1.4 Period of Performance:

7/17/2024 to 9/30/2024.

1.5 Place of delivery:

BLM‐ WY Pinedale Field Office 1625 West Pine St.

Pinedale, WY 82941

2.0 Specific Requirements/Tasks

2.1 Purchase 100% wood fiber hydromulch and organic tackifier

Specifications:

A) 100% wood fiber hydromulch A 100% virgin wood fiber mulch for hydroseeding. It is of the highest quality in the industry and is manufactured under constant quality control.

Note: Manufactured for optimal performance in mechanically agitated hydroseeders.

100% Wood Fiber Hydromulch 100% wood fiber hydromulch forms a protective spray‐on mulch mat/erosion control blanket that aids in preventing washout and provides an ideal environment for germination.

Helps establish vegetation.

Less labor intensive than rolled erosion control products.

Stabilizes soil.

Holds seed in place.

Prevents wind and water erosion.

Outperforms paper and straw products.

Meets ECTC Type 1 standards.

B) Organic Tackifier

A 100% organic guar‐based tackifier for hydroseeding. Organic, non‐toxic & environmentally friendly. Guar is used to bond mulch fibers together like a glue, minimizing soil erosion and reducing the need for reseeding.

When used with 100% wood fiber hydromulch forms a protective spray‐on mulch mat/erosion control blanket, that aids in preventing washout and provides an ideal environment for germination.

Holds Fiber and seed in place.

Prevents wind and water erosion.

All‐natural soil stabilizer.

Outperforms PAM and other tackifier products.

Safe for the environment, humans, pets, wildlife and fish.

Organic, non‐toxic & environmentally friendly

3.0 Delivery or Deliverables

Quantity (600), 50‐pound bales of 100% Wood fiber mulch.

Quantity (8), 3‐pound bags of organic tackifier.

Notice to contractors: We will do the unloading here with our own manpower and our own forklift.