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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Statement of Work for Woody Invasive Species Treatment in Minnesota

SCOPE: This Statement of Work defines the work required to treat woody invasive species at multiple sites on the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and

Fish Refuge (Refuge). All sites have had initial cut and treat operations completed. This scope of work is for follow up control of resprouts, seedlings, and any individuals missed in initial treatment. See site specific notes for history and timing of treatment required for each site. If funding remains after identified treatments, consult with refuge point of contact to continue treatment into other known infested areas as time allows within the period of performance.

Woody Invasive Herbicide treatments

1. Foliar spray all buckthorn, honeysuckle, Siberian elm, white mulberry, black locust, sumac species, and Siberian crabapple less than 4 ft in height.

• Foliar application of a label approved solution of approved triclopyr triethylamine salt with water and non-ionic surfactant or a foliar application of a label approved solution of approved Triclopyr choline with water and non-ionic surfactant o Triclopyr triethylamine salt trade names allowed for use on the refuge include the following trade names: Element 3A, Garlon 3A, Renovate, Triclopyr 3.

o Triclopyr choline trade names allowed for use on the refuge include the following trade name: Vastlan.

2. Cut and stump treat all buckthorn, honeysuckle, prickly ash, Siberian elm, white mulberry, black locust, sumac species, and Siberian crabapple over 4ft in height

• A cut stump application of a label approved solution of approved triclopyr butoxyethyl ester with approved bark oil carrier (no fuel products) or a cut stump application of label approved solution of approved triclopyr butoxyethyl ester tank mixed with isopropylamine salt of imazapyr with approved bark oil carrier.

o Triclopyr butoxyethyl ester trade names allowed for use on the refuge include the following trade names: Element 4, Garlon 4 Specialty Herbicide, Garlon 4 Ultra, Pathfinder II Specialty Herbicide, Remedy, Remedy Ultra, Triclopyr 4 Triclopyr RTU.

o Isopropylamine salt of imazapyr trade names allowed for use on the refuge include only the following trade name: Arsenal.

3. General project guidelines

• Minnesota Pesticide Applicator’s License must be current for an appropriate category and a copy sent to the refuge before work begins

• Before beginning work, contractor will arrange an on-site meeting with the

Refuge to review contract specifications, expectations, and address any other pertinent questions.

• A completed pesticide application report (attached) must be sent to the Refuge within 1 week of herbicide application.

• Hand/wand/dauber herbicide application only. NO broadcast spraying with a boom allowed.

• Any cut stumps shall be cut within 4 inches of the ground.

• Precise application must ensure herbaceous vegetation is not sprayed especially when flowers are present.

• All herbicide application shall follow appropriate herbicide label directions

• No spraying when standing water is present

• Maintain outlined no heavy equipment/vehicle travel zones.

• Notify Refuge at least 24 hours before work is started at each site.

Treatment Units in order of priority. Please bid per location:

A. Wabasha Prairie: 14002 645th Street, Wabasha MN (60 acres) Treat between May 1 and

June 15, 2027

▪ Previous mastication and hand cutting of target species occurred in Winter 2025.

Follow up foliar treatments have occurred in Summer 2025 and 2026.

▪ Siberian crabapple, buckthorn, honeysuckle, and sumac will likely be present in low to medium densities across site. Other species in very low occurrence.

▪ See attached map for treatment area and vehicles use restrictions. UTVs may be used where vehicles are allowed.

▪ Contractor may sign out a gate key with the refuge. Gate may not be left open.

B. Halfmoon Landing: 12067 622nd St, Kellog MN (50 acres) Treat between July 15 and

September 15, 2027

▪ Previously cut, treated, and some follow up in 2022, some follow up in 2024.

▪ Light buckthorn through unit, 1-2 acres dense buckthorn seedlings.

▪ No vehicles.

BID FORMAT: 2 line items; 1 for each of 2 Treatment Units. Bid submission must be provided in two increments; on a per acre basis and total project.

LOCATION: Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, 102 Walnut St, Ste 205, Winona, MN 55987

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: May 1, 2027- September 31, 2027

WORK SCHEDULE: Work will be performed Monday – Friday, except on Federal Holidays.

CONTACTS:

Jennifer Froehly, Wildlife Biologist. Jennifer_froehly@fws.gov, 507-450-1138

Wendy Woyczik, District Manager, wendy_woyczik@fws.gov, 608-780-8306 mailto:Jennifer_froehly@fws.gov mailto:wendy_woyczik@fws.gov

USFWS Pesticide Usage Report

Refuge Name: Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge – Winona

Site Name: ______________________________

Applicator’s Name/Company:________________________________

Date Sprayed:_____________

Target Species (list):_____________________________________________________________

Percent Cover (circle one)

<1% scarce 1-10% poorly represented 10-25% well represented

25-60% abundant >60% luxuriant

Application Method (circle one) foliar basal bark cut stump ground spot spray Other________

Application Equipment Used (list):______________________________

All Herbicide and Additional Chemicals Used (List EPA Reg # and manufacturer):

Application Rate:_____________________________

Total Amount of Mixture and Herbicide Used: ____________________________

Total Acres Sprayed:_____________________

Weather:

Wind Speed and Direction:_____________

Precipitation (last / next expected):___________________

Temperature:________________________

Additional Comments: