A06_Attach_3_FY25_Paddock_Noxious_Weed_Treatment_Specifications.pdf

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

BDO BLM FY25 Paddock Noxious Weed Treatment

Item 0001 – Almaden Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Yellow starthistle, Centaurea solstitialis

2. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance

3. Application Approximate Start Date: April 14, 2025

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 52 acres

Approximately 52 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the Almaden treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Updated shapefiles will be provided to the Contractor by the Government prior to the commencement of spraying operations as needed.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map: The treatment area is located approximately 12 miles east of Weiser, Idaho in Washington County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office.

Elevation ranges from approximately 3,180 - 3,520 feet on a southern aspect, with slope ranging from approximately 5 – 65% slope with a median of 20%.

6. Equipment/Materials to be supplied by the Contractor: All herbicide, adjuvants, and carrier shall be supplied by the contractor. All necessary equipment shall be supplied by the contractor. All equipment and materials supplied by the contractor shall be sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

7. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area on federal, state, or private land shall be arranged by, and at the discretion and risk of, the Contractor. If the Contractor wishes to use BLM land this must be approved in advance by the COR.

8. Work Crew Requirements: Work crew for handling and mixing of chemical and loading equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor.

9. Herbicide used and Rate of Application:

Aminopyralid: 5 ounces per acre of aminopyralid Grounded® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Grounded® Water: minimum of 3 gallons per acre

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Approximate start date is April 14, 2025. The timing of the treatments shall be flexible in order to maximize treatment effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a maximum temperature of 85o F unless approved by the COR. Solution shall be applied in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired rate and volume.

Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator.

Item 0002 – Little Willow Herbicide Application

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 316 acres

Approximately 316 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the Little Willow treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Updated shapefiles will be provided to the Contractor by the Government prior to the commencement of spraying operations as needed.

approximately 16 miles northeast of Payette, Idaho in Washington County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office.

Elevation ranges from approximately 2,760 - 3,520 feet on variable aspects, with slope ranging from approximately 5 – 125% slope with a median of 18%.

and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a maximum temperature of 85o F unless approved by the COR. Solution shall be applied in properly

Item 0003 – Indian Creek Herbicide Application

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 120 acres

Approximately 120 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the Indian Creek treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting approximately 19 miles northeast of Payette, Idaho in Payette County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office.

Elevation ranges from approximately 3,100 - 3,820 feet on a mostly southern aspect, with slope ranging from approximately 5 – 92% slope with a median of 48%.

and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a maximum temperature of 85o F unless approved by the COR. Solution shall be applied in properly

Item 0004 – Four Mile Herbicide Application

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 68 acres in 2 polygons

Approximately 68 acres in two polygons (58 and 13 acres) will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the Four Mile treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Updated shapefiles will be provided to the Contractor by the Government prior to the commencement of spraying operations as needed.

approximately 15 miles north of Emmett, Idaho in Payette County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office.

Elevation ranges from approximately 3,100 - 3,820 feet on a mostly southern aspect, with slope ranging from approximately 5 – 127% slope with a median of 43%.

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Approximate start date is April 14, 2025. The timing of the treatments shall be flexible in order to maximize treatment effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a maximum temperature of 85o F unless approved by the COR. Solution shall be applied in properly

Item 0005 – Upper Sheep Creek Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Common crupina, Crupina vulgaris

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 2,413 acres

Approximately 2,413 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the Four Mile treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting approximately 27 miles north of Emmett, Idaho in Washington County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office.

Elevation ranges from approximately 3,840 – 4,900 feet on a mostly southern aspect, with slope ranging from approximately 5 – 96% slope with a median of 23%.

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Approximate start date is April 14, 2025. The timing of the treatments shall be flexible in order to maximize treatment effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a maximum temperature of 85o F unless approved by the COR. Solution shall be applied in properly

The contractor shall provide any of the formulations listed below for each chemical (aminopyralid and adjuvant). All chemical will be supplied in either 1.0 gallon jugs or 2.5 gallon jugs. No chemical is to be supplied in barrels. These herbicides and adjuvants are on the Bureau of Land Management’s approved herbicide and adjuvant lists. These chemicals are approved for use on rangeland. Substitutions will not be allowed. Make sure that the formulations match the specified EPA numbers or in the case of adjuvants, match the Brand Name Manufacturer.

Chemical must be purchased and the Contractor’s possession prior to application. The Government can be invoiced at that time for the chemical. The chemical will be stored by the contractor ad per Label specifications and available prior to the estimated start date. This shall be verifiable by the government through submission of invoice and label, or site visit.

Aminopyralid (116 gal.) Milestone by Corteva AgriSciences 62719-519 Adjuvant (186 gal.) Grounded® by Helena Chemical NA