Attachment_1_-_Blackpine_Fire_Cheatgrass_Herbicide_Application_PWS_11_JUL_23.pdf

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT – Pocatello Field Office Performance Work Statement

Blackpine Fire Cheatgrass Herbicide Application F-1

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide for herbicide application services. The

Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the providers performing these services. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Pocatello Field Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is acquiring services for herbicide application. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, tools, labor, supervision, equipment, materials, chemicals (all except MSO[see section3]), supplies, transportation, training, and incidentals necessary to perform the herbicide application in accordance with the specifications provided and the herbicide label(s).

1.2. Background: The area identified was previously sprayed in 2021 with Imazapic after the Blackpine fire that occurred in 2020. During this previous treatment all 3,786 acres that burned during the Blackpine Fire was treated with Imazapic. Due to invasive annual grass seeds being present in the seed bank and remaining viable for many years, a 2,200 acre portion of the original fire is being proposed for herbicide application to reduce invasive annual grass infestations with this treatment.

1.3. Objectives: The objective of this service is to reduce invasive annual grasses (mainly cheatgrass) in the area that was burned by the Blackpine Fire in 2020.

1.4. Scope: The work under this contract includes application of herbicide at the specified rate over 2,200 total acres. The Contractor shall conduct herbicide application procedures safely, while strictly adhering to all guidance and restrictions located within the herbicide label along with the herbicide application restrictions of the State of Idaho. The Contractor shall follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for application of herbicides (if applicable).

1.5. Period of Performance: Application operations will begin on or after September 1, 2023 as soon as weather and ground conditions are favorable to maximize the effects of the chemicals. The Contracting Officer’s representative will notify the contractor that favorable conditions have been met and the contractor shall be prepared to commence spraying operations within 3 calendar days of notification.

The contractor shall complete spraying operations within 3 calendar days once the application is initiated. All operations shall be completed no later than September 30, 2023. The Contractor agrees to work diligently to complete the application of the herbicide. Partial workdays will be counted as full days of performance time.

Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2023 Required End Date: September 30, 2023

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Hours of Operation: Spraying Operations will be permitted only during daylight hours. The

Contractor will be allowed to work seven days per week. Work will not be permitted on Federal holidays, unless authorized by the COR.

1.6.2. Federal Observed Holidays: In addition to any holidays declared by Executive Orders, the following Federal Legal Holidays are observed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

1.6.3. Place of Performance: The Blackpine Fire project area consists of approximately 2,200 acres and is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Juniper, Idaho in Oneida County near the Idaho/Utah border. The project will be implemented within the Black Pine area located on federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Pocatello Field Office, Idaho Falls District. The topography of the project area consists of gently rolling lava plains with associated basalt bluffs and desert playas. Elevations at the treatment site range from 4,600 to 5,600 feet.

1.6.4. Pre-work Conference: Prior to commencement of work, a meeting may be requested by the

Contracting Officer to be attended by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and the Project Inspector(s). The meeting will be held at the Pocatello Field Office at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to discuss the work schedule and to familiarize both parties with the responsibilities of each under this contract. At this time the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written "work progress plan" that details dates, locations, equipment, and employees to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule must reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time.

1.6.5. Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted through IPP for payment, after services have been performed with supporting invoice on company letterhead and referenced purchase order number.

Unit Costs offered must be “All-Inclusive” for materials, labor, transportation, surcharges, fees and services necessary and incidental to herbicide application. Invoices shall reflect only those costs indicated in the Price Schedule. All expenses relating to maintenance and operation of equipment shall be considered in the all – inclusive pricing. The Contract will be considered completed and payment due when all areas furnished to the Contractor by the Government have been sprayed to the standards specified. Test for uniformity will be made at the time of spraying, and final completion of the contract will be determined by these tests.

1.6.6. Project Boundary Marking: The location and access to the unit(s) are shown on the vicinity and unit map(s). The unit boundaries will not be identified by flagging, it will be up to the contractor to identify and verify boundaries in the field using maps and electronic devices to stay within the unit(s).

1.6.7. Notification of Cessation or Restart of Work: The Contractor will have personnel on project site prior to commencing daily application, during application, and will notify COR or Project Inspector of changing weather conditions. The COR or Project Inspector will allow Contractor to continue or stop application if weather factors dictate. The Contractor shall stop operation if inclement weather conditions (wind or rain) exceed label recommendations during the spraying operation.

1.6.8. Personnel Requirements: The Contractor must always maintain an adequate work force to ensure timely completion of the work and is responsible for the crew knowing the requirements of the contract. The crew is also responsible for maintaining a safe working environment following OSHA standards. The Contractor’s applicators shall hold a current Idaho Professional Applicator License in the Agricultural Pesticide Category. The Government will inspect each applicator for their current Idaho Professional Applicator’s License in the Agricultural Pesticide Category before work on this contract.

1.6.8.1. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Applicators/pilots and mixing/loading manager must be designated by the Contractor. A Contractor Representative must be on-site always directing work. This person must be fluent in English and will also serve as an on the ground contact person for the COR/PI. Failure to maintain a Contractor Representative will result in suspension of work until an acceptable on-the-ground Contractor Representative is provided. A maximum of five

(5) days will be allowed to produce a qualified Contractor Representative. Failure to do so within five days may result in the Contracting Officer (CO) issuing a Suspend Work Order.

CO and COR must be informed of any changes of Contractor Representative. The contractor will furnish a legible list of all contract employees (last name, first name) to the assigned COR. If there are any changes to the list of contract employees during the life of the contract a new list will be provided to the COR.

1.6.8.1.1. Applicators: Shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall meet certification requirements of Idaho Regulations for this type of work. Applicators must hold a current Commercial Agricultural Operating certificate.

1.6.8.1.2. Work Crew: Shall be furnished by the Contractor for handling and mixing the herbicide and loading the equipment. Mixers and Loaders shall hold a Mixer/Loader certification of training. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified mechanics for maintenance of equipment and shall furnish all fuel, oil, and service required for operation of equipment and vehicles.

1.6.9. Camping: Camping on agency-administered lands will only be allowed on site(s) pre-approved by an authorized officer. Camping areas for crews will be identified and surveyed for cultural resources prior to use of that camp location. Some camp sites including designated camp sites have been identified and cleared for use, ask the COR for details. The Contractor shall maintain all camping areas in an orderly and sanitary manner. The ordering and maintenance of portable toilets and dumpsters is the responsibility of the contractor. All fire regulations and restrictions shall be followed. All garbage and refuse shall be removed from the camp site(s) by the Contractor and disposed of offsite before final payment is made.

1.6.10. Detailed Unit Information: Minor amenities such as gas, diesel, and an airstrip can be found 10 miles Southeast of the project area in Snowville, but other amenities including the closest hospital is the Bear River Valley Hospital located in Tremonton which is 42 miles southeast of project area.

All travel distances are estimates and are dependent on vehicles, speeds, and work location within the prospective unit.

1.6.11. Risk and Damages: The Contractor shall assume all risks in connection with performance of the contract and shall be liable for any damages to persons or property in connection with the prosecution of the work, including the applicator or other employees of the Contractor.

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2. Definitions

2.1. Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.2. Contracting Officer (CO): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.4. Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.5. Equipment: A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use.

Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.6. Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.7. Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.8. Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.9. Active Ingredient: The chemicals in an herbicide which control the targeted noxious weed species.

2.10. Adjuvant: An inert material added to an herbicide formulation or tank mix to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient.

2.11. Drift: The movement of airborne particles by air motion or wind away from the intended target area.

2.12. Emergence: The act of a germinating seedling breaking through the soil surface.

2.13. Endangered Species: Plant or animal species that are in danger of extinction through all or a significant part of their range.

2.14. Label: All written, printed, or graphic matter on or attached to pesticide containers as required by law.

2.15. Rate: The amount of active ingredient or acid equivalent applied per unit area or other treatment unit.

2.16. Threatened Species: Plant or animal species that are not in danger of extinction but are likely to be classified as Endangered within the foreseeable future.

2.17. Sensitive Species: Plant or animal species (as designated by the Idaho BLM State Director) that are managed by the BLM to ensure that agency actions do not contribute to the need to list any species as Threatened or Endangered in the future.

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3. Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1. The Government will supply 20 gallons of MSO Adjuvant and deliver to the base of operations designated by the Contractor for the load area. Any unused product will be returned to the Government at the completion of the contract.

3.2. The Government will provide work location maps for the site that is to be treated with herbicide.

3.2.1. Work sites will NOT be marked by the Government with flagging.

3.2.2. The Government will provide GPS perimeter data of the boundaries of all sites that are to be treated with herbicides.

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4. Contractor -Furnished Items and Services

4.1. Equipment Requirements:

4.1.1. The Contractor shall furnish properly equipped equipment with applicators experienced in applying herbicides in rough featureless terrain. The Contractor shall service and repair their equipment as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress on work. Contractor is responsible for all costs incidental to equipment move-in and move-out associated with the project.

4.1.2. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient equipment to satisfactorily spray the designated areas in the time specified as required in the Detailed Specifications. Equipment shall be capable of traveling at moderate speed to give proper control and distribution of herbicide. Equipment shall have communications with the Government by using radio frequencies designated by the Project Inspector. Contract will not commence until radio communication is established.

4.1.3. The Government will have the option to inspect the Contractor's equipment and work before, during, and after completion of this contract.

4.1.4. Spray equipment

4.1.4.1. Spray Tanks: Spray solutions of the product shall be mixed, stored and applied using only stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined steel containers.

4.1.4.2. Spray Nozzles: Contractor shall furnish a nozzle type that is designated for the intended application. Refer to the Label for proper nozzles to comply with Drift Management Section.

4.1.4.3. Booms: Contractor shall furnish non-rust booms. The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor if aircraft is utilized.

4.1.4.4. Rate of Application: Apply the spray solution in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator. The contractor shall adhere to the application rate the Government has determined for each site. The rate will be within the rates specified on the products label.

8.0 ounces of Imazapic per acre;

32 ounces per 100 gallons of MSO adjuvant;

3.0 gallons of water carrier

4.1.5. Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS)

4.1.5.1. Tracking/Guidance: Contractor shall be required to utilize a Differentially Corrected

Global Positioning System (DGPS) for electronic Navigation. System must be capable of utilizing ArcMap or ARC-INFO shape files created by the government and given to the Contractor on a USB Thumb Drive or by email. Ground flaggers and an auto-flagger system (if aircraft is utilized) can supplement the DGPS system, but not substitute for it. DGPS is required for tracking, and data collection. The Contractor shall provide all guidance equipment, materials, computers, printers, personnel, and services required for the system to be used. The system shall be sufficiently sensitive to provide immediate deviation indications (real-time). The DGPS system must be capable of determining a differentially corrected location with an error of no more than one to two meters in the horizontal plane. The guidance system shall be capable of updating current position at a rate of a minimum of one time per second. Differential correction must cover the complete operational area. During operation, differentially corrected signal must be accurately recorded at least 90% of the operational time. Differential correction may be, provided by a portable differential station, FM radio fixed towers, or satellite.

4.1.5.2. Software: Software provided with DGPS must be designed for parallel offset in increments equal to the assigned swath width of the application equipment

4.1.5.3. Project Log: Must be capable of a minimum rate of one-second logging intervals. Full record includes position, time altitude, speed, track, application system on/off, job name/number, and differential correction status. The computer program must be capable of calculating and show total acres treated during the flight, and capable of downloading to a computer for analysis and review. The project log must show and differentiate between spray-on and spray-off when viewed on a computer monitor or printer. Export files of each project log shall be provided and must be compatible with ArcMap or ARC-INFO GIS system on a USB Thumb Drive. The Contractor shall provide software that is compatible, and which will enable the files to convert into viewable files for ArcMap or ARC-INFO GIS. The contractor must, upon request by the COR or Project Inspector, be able to supply project log data on a USB Thumb Drive for review at any time during the contract. The Contract will not be considered complete until the data has been reviewed and deemed complete with no skips in the treated areas. The Contractor shall provide a map with project log data at the end of each day’s application. The DGPS system must be capable of zooming in on any portion of the treatment to view a specific area with greater detail.

4.1.5.4. Hardware: Visual Display Monitor and Control Keypad: (1) Capable of displaying swath width over project path: (2) mounted in a location that will allow the applicator to view the screen; (3) have a method to display nested polygons to indicate sensitive or no-spray areas within or adjacent to treatment blocks: (4) have a feature that allows the applicator to return to the exact location of application shutdown and complete application without omitted or doubled treated areas: (5) be able to input reference waypoints (A-B line): (6) have a feature which alerts applicator when they are about to enter or exit a specific treatment block or an exclusion area within a block.

4.1.5.5. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI): The course deviation indicator or course deviation light must have the capability to display both cross-track error and intercept angle to desired heading. Cross-track error shall be adjustable down to one (1) foot.

4.1.5.6. Memory: Must be capable of storing up to eight (8) hours of continuous project log data.

4.2. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area, federal, state or private land, shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the contractor.

4.2.1. Base of Operations: The Contractor shall provide such loading facilities as may be required for competent performance of contract. If loading sites are described in the Detailed Specifications or shown on the Work Location Map, the Government makes no warranty as to their availability or condition. Use of any loading area shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the Contractor, and the Government shall not be held responsible for any loss, mishap, or accident due to conditions of any loading facility used. Any applicable fees for loading facilities are the responsibility of the Contractor. If Contractor wishes to use BLM land, this must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or Project Inspector. The Contractor shall provide appropriate warning signs for traffic if roads are used as loading sites.

4.3. Materials:

4.3.1. Herbicide Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for purchasing, securing, and providing 140 gallons of Imazapic for the control of invasive annual grass (specifically cheatgrass).

Any unused herbicide will be turned into the Government upon completion of the contract.

• Panoramic 2SL by Alligare, LLC or

• Plateau® by BASF or

• Nufarm Imazapic by Nufarm Americas Inc.

4.3.1.1. Salient Features of herbicide

•Must be registered for use in Idaho by the respective state regulatory agency •Must be on the BLM’s approved herbicide list •Concentration of 2.0 pounds Acid Equivalent Per Gallon •Supply in 1 or 2.5 gallon containers •Common Name/Active Ingredient: Imazapic

4.3.2. Dust Abatement: Any material used for dust abatement, other than water, shall be approved by the COR prior to use.

4.4. APPLICATOR LOGS: One report shall be provided to the Government. The report shall include daily applicator logs. This log or record shall be signed by the applicator operator and turned into the COR upon completion of the contract via email within 10 business days.

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5. Specific Tasks

5.1. HERBICIDE APPLICATION: The Contractor shall spray designated areas in conformance with these specifications and the herbicide label. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish chemicals, equipment, labor, supplies, tools, supervision, materials, incidentals, and perform all work necessary to complete herbicide application in accordance with the performance work statement.

5.2. SUPPLY HERBICIDE: Supply 140 gallons of Imazapic herbicide. Any unused chemical will become the property of the Government (See PWS 4.3).

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6. Applicable Technical Orders, Specifications, Regulations, Manuals

6.1. Environmental Conditions

6.1.1. Wind: The Contractor shall follow the Label Section on Spray Drift Management - Wind. Local wind can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect drift.

6.1.2. Relative Humidity: Refer to the product label when making applications in low relative humidity conditions. Measurements can be obtained from local National Weather Service.

6.1.3. Site Conditions: No treatment spraying will be allowed if conditions do not meet the label requirements.

6.2. Herbicide Application:

6.2.1. Coverage: The entire surface within the designated boundaries of the project area shall receive uniform coverage with the herbicide except for areas excluded by the Government. Areas excluded from the spraying operation within the designated boundaries, will not be included in the acreage computed for payment. Any areas not covered by Contractor shall be reapplied or compensated by suitable contract adjustment, at the option of and at no additional cost to the Government.

6.2.2. Rate of Spraying: Herbicide shall be applied at the application rate per acre according to the work data sheet. For liquid applications, the carrier (water) for the chemical will follow the label limits for ground or aerial application. The carrier (water) must be clean, free of dirt particles.

Ditch water will not be considered clean. Contractor will be required to demonstrate that they can provide adequate and uniform coverage. Contractor shall furnish mixing equipment, suitable work crew, and perform mixing operation. Spray formulation shall be thoroughly mixed according to the Label and distributed over entire area. Distribution of herbicide shall not vary more than ten percent (10%) above or below the average distribution of herbicide per acre from that specified.

6.2.3. Application Paths: Shall be patterned to secure a uniform distribution of herbicide. Contractor must ensure that there will be straight and regular paths of application. The Contractor must keep applications within the perimeter of the Government provided shape file. Irregular paths or areas sprayed outside of the perimeter will result in immediate stoppage of work. Corrective action shall be taken immediately by the Contractor to insure evenly spaced, straight, and regular application paths and complete coverage of areas included in the spraying job. Avoid overlapping, and no stripping shall be allowed.

6.2.4. Swath Width: Effective swath width shall not exceed the maximum for adequate coverage of supplied application equipment.

6.2.5. Application Height: Herbicide dispenser shall be set at a height to obtain proper distribution and uniform coverage of herbicide on target species. Contractor shall follow Herbicide Label instructions on Spray Drift Management to obtain proper boom height.

6.2.6. Spray Drift Management: The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The Contractor is responsible for considering all these factors when making application decisions. Avoiding herbicide application drift is the responsibility of the Contractor.

6.2.7. Sprayer Cleanup: Shall be conducted according to the label instructions. Avoiding contamination of the work site is the responsibility of the Contractor.

6.3. Government Testing:

6.3.1. Tests for Uniformity: The Government representative will make tests to determine uniformity of herbicide application. Randomly spaced water sensitive cards or collection trays will be utilized.

6.3.2. Tests for Rate of Application: Rate of application will be determined from test applications and strip tests made prior to commencement and/or during application operations to establish and maintain the desired application setting of the distribution mechanism. Should the Contractor wish to object in any way to the weight recording and/or ground recovery sampling done at any particular time by the Government, the Contractor shall be present in person or by authorized representative to voice said objections when weight recording and/or ground recovery samplings are done, and to agree upon new records and/or samples at the time, where after the weight recording and ground recovery sampling done by the Government shall be final and binding in the settlement of the contract.

6.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

6.4.1. Method of Measurement:

6.4.1.1. Units: Application of herbicide solution will be measured and paid for by the number of acres sprayed to the nearest whole acre.

6.4.1.2. Measurement: Measurement for payment for spraying will be the actual area, in acres, within the designated boundaries satisfactorily sprayed in conformance with these specifications. Measurement will be made from either physical surveys of the areas or a computer-generated shapefile created in a GPS Differential Guidance System at the option of Government. The shape file will be used in ArcView for final acreage measurement. Acreages will be computed from horizontal distances as shown on maps at the option of Government.

6.4.1.3. Remeasurement: Remeasurement of the acreage under this contract will be made upon the written request of the Contractor. The request for remeasurement must be made in writing within 10 calendar days after completion of the work. If remeasurement indicates a difference of not more than 5% from the original measurement, the Contractor shall pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. Payments will be based on the second measurement where the difference between measurement is more than 5%. Where the difference is less than 5%, the results of the first measurement will be used.

6.4.2. Basis of Payment:

6.4.2.1. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per acre specified in the Bid Schedule which is made a part hereof and shall include the cost of all work described in this paragraph and the Detailed Specifications, including any respraying, if such work is required.

6.5. Safety:

6.5.1. Transportation of Herbicides: The Contractor shall be responsible for the transport of chemical herbicides used to fulfill the specifications of this contract to the Contractor’s loading site. The Contractor shall secure herbicide containers in mixing area to prevent spillage. The Contractor shall load and transport herbicide from the pickup point to the work sites and shall be responsible for its protection from loss or damage due to weather, rodents, insects, theft, or any other hazard.

Any herbicide damaged or lost while in the custody of the Contractor will be replaced by the Contractor and actual cost to the Government for replacement will be deducted from payments due the Contractor. All unused herbicides shall be returned to the Government by the Contractor upon completion of work or termination of the contract.

6.5.2. Protective Clothing and Equipment for Contract Employees Exposed to Herbicides: The Contractor shall supply protective clothing and equipment to contract workers that guarantee minimal exposure throughout the herbicide application process. The Contractor shall follow all advice on protective clothing and equipment which appears on the herbicide label and/or MSDS documentation. The Contractor shall make available cleanup facilities to contract employees exposed to herbicides or herbicide-contaminated equipment.

6.5.3. Storage of Herbicides: The Contractor will be responsible for the storage of all chemicals.

6.5.4. Mixing and Application of Herbicides:

6.5.4.1. The Contractor shall mix herbicides in accordance with the proportions listed on the product labels. The Contractor shall provide adequate protective clothing and equipment for contract employees who mix the herbicides.

6.5.4.2. By law, the application of an herbicide, either directly or through drift, must not expose workers or other people. The Contractor shall be very aware and cautious of any environmental hazard present during herbicide application. Upon completion of herbicide application, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean equipment and dispose of waters, residues, rinses, and unused herbicides only according to EPA and Idaho State regulations. All empty herbicide containers will be tripled rinsed, labels removed, and punctured by the Contractor after mixing. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the empty boxes, labels, and lids. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal or recycling of the empty containers.

6.5.5. Spills and Accidents: The Contractor shall be responsible if accidents and chemical spills occur.

The Contractor shall report immediately spills and accidents to the BLM authorized officers and appropriate local authorities. The Contractor shall provide immediate treatment of contaminated or injured persons and seek professional medical attention when necessary. The Contractor shall control chemical spills quickly and shall secure additional help when the Contractor cannot effectively or safely handle the spill cleanup. Spills will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the local authorities.

6.5.6. Flight Hazards: If Contractor aircraft(s) are utilized, hazards such as the presence of power lines or anemometer towers on the work site are the responsibility of the Contractor to identify. All appropriate precautions shall be taken by the Contractor. Flight hazards which have been identified by the Government in the Detailed Specifications or Work Location Maps may not be the only hazards present at the work sites and it is the Contractor's responsibility to check all work sites for flight or other hazards.

Technical Exhibits:

Required services table with AQL:

TASK INSPECTION

ITEM

INSPECTION METRIC Acceptable

Quality level Herbicide application (Para 5.1.)

Uniform coverage

Comparing applicator logs to original polygon to confirm uniform coverage over the spray area.

95% visual compliance with specs

DELIVERABLE FREQUENCY REFERENCE MEDIUM/FORMAT SUBMIT

TO

Performance/Work Plan

Once 1.6.4 Pre-work conference

By email in PDF format or hard copy

COR

Crew Manifest Once, and as needed when crew manifest changes.

1.6.8 Personnel

Requirements

By email in PDF or scanned or hard copy

COR

Applicator Log Once, or as needed for updates

4.5 By email in PDF or

scanned or hard copy

COR

Supply Herbicide Once, at the end of the of the contract

4.3.1/5.2 1 or 2.5 gallon containers

COR

MSO Adjuvant

(GFM)

Once, at the end of the contract

3.1 Return as received

any remaining

COR