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Reference Solicitation No. 127EAV25Q0078

Project Title: Airport Fire BAER Weed Treatment

Forest: Cleveland National Forest

Project Description: The purpose of this project is to procure services (labor and materials) to remove certain non-native plants from areas affected by the 2024 Airport Fire.

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Set-Aside: 100 Small Business

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COR: Lauren Quon, lauren.quon@usda.gov

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Delivery: 10/31/2025

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Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

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Project Airport Fire BAER – EDRR Weed Treatments

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this project is to procure services (labor and materials) to remove certain non-native plants from areas affected by the 2024 Airport Fire. Treatment areas may include: bull dozer lines, roadsides, some trails, and riparian areas within and nearby the Airport Fire footprint on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. The contractor will work with the Cleveland National Forest to prioritize treatment areas within approximately 142 acres or less of known non-native weed infestations that were impacted by the fire and fire suppression activities (Fig. 1, Table 1).

Access to treatment areas is by vehicle and foot. Vehicle access includes a variety of road conditions including ungraded dirt roads.

Roads are frequently traveled and used by forest staff and neighboring residents, so care will be needed in these areas. Treatment work may occur on rough, uneven and remote terrain and will require hiking.

The contractor will provide:

1) A treatment crew of four to five individuals and one supervisor to conduct eradication activities. The crew will be “on-call” to work the amount of days ordered under the contract over one season (10/01/2025 -10/31/2025). It is estimated that this treatment work may include approximately 142 acres. Some work may occur in remote locations requiring substantial driving on rough, infrequently maintained dirt roads and hiking on uneven terrain, riparian corridors, and steep slopes.

2) Transportation, tools, and chemicals (including chemical/herbicide spill kit) provided by the contractor.

3) All treatment efforts will be recorded with a GPS and field notes. Herbicide use logs detailing daily chemical applications must be provided to the US Forest Service.

Target weed control and eradication may involve various methods. Weed treatments in the burn and suppression areas may require a mix of basal bark and/or cut stump applications to larger resprouts in trees and forbs, and some foliar application of smaller herbaceous plants and sprouts. Work may also involve hand pulling annual weed species, weed wrenching, cutting thick stems/trunks, and/or foliar application of herbicide to resprouts.

2.0 Background

Location: The project is located on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest, in and around the Airport Fire footprint, where previous weed infestations were observed and heavy equipment and/or crews worked on fire suppression (Figs. 1-4).

Description: The 2024 Airport Fire burned over 23K acres on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. Fire burned areas with known weed infestations that are likely to spread in the post-fire environment. In addition, suppression activities, including the creation of “dozer lines” have the potential of introducing or spreading weed infestations. This contract will provide labor and material supplies for treating, either manually or with herbicides, new and existing weed infestations in the Airport fire burned area and suppression footprint.

The Trabuco Ranger District and Santa Ana Mountains encompass multiple vegetation communities across diverse, steep terrain.

Canyons are narrow and steep walled, ridges may be uneven and steep. Most weed infestations that will need immediate treatment may be located along roads, trails, and dozer lines, which are the main transportation corridors for weed spread after fire.

Approximately 142 acres (or less, depending on detection surveys and access, Table 1) may require weed removal treatments, including but not limited to chemical treatments (herbicide applications) and/or mechanical removal (weed wrenches, hand tools).

Maps: A general map of the work area is attached as Figure 1 (see Figures & Maps section). GIS shapefiles and layers will also be provided.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

3.1. General Requirements

• The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, services and facilities to perform these specifications.

• Any prospective contractor bidding on this contract must provide a list of experience working in wildland weed removal with references for each job listed as qualifying experience. Award will be based on best value, considering cost AND work experience doing similar weed removal work in remote, backcountry locations.

3.2. Treatment Crew requirements

• Crew supervisors must possess valid California Certified Pesticide Applicators license or certificate.

• Some infestations may be best treated by manual removal. Annual weed species must be treated and removed prior to seeding. Removal may involve bagging biomass or seed heads to prevent seed release and spread. This material must be properly disposed where it cannot further spread of the species.

• Treatment will require hiking over rough terrain and rocks with little to no shade.

• Data will be submitted in a GIS format. Shapefile or geodatabase is acceptable.

3.3. Herbicide treatment specifications

• The Contractor will follow all Local, State and Federal laws applicable to herbicide/pesticide application in forestry/wildland settings. These include laws related to having a licensed pesticide applicator conducting or supervising the mixture and application of herbicides in the project area and ensuring that proper safety gear/ PPE is provided and used by workers.

• The herbicide formulation for woody plants (e.g. tamarisk) may consist of a solution of triclopyr (ex. Garlon 4, or Vastlan)

OR imazapyr (ex. Habitat) and surfactant as directed on the label. No diesel or other petrochemical based surfactants may be used. The formulation used must have final approval by the COR and will be tailored to cut stump, basal bark or foliar application depending on the situation.

• For herbaceous species, a targeted foliar application of an aquatically approved formulation of glyphosate (ex. Rodeo, Aquamaster) may be used. A mixture of glyphosate and imazapyr may also be used in some situations. Herbicides will be mixed with a surfactant as directed on the label. No diesel or other petrochemical based surfactants may be used.

• Depending on species detected, formulations of Aminopyralid (ex. Transline) or Fluazifop-p-butyl (ex. Fusilade) with surfactant as directed on the label may also be used.

• Herbicides will be colored with biodegradable dye to facilitate visual control of application.

• Non-target plants may need to be pruned or folded away from the target plant to prevent damage.

• The final herbicide and surfactant formulations used must be approved by the Forest Service and will be documented in a Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) signed by the Forest Service.

• The contractor must report to the Forest Service the total amount of herbicide applied and chemical formulation and location applied detailed for each day.

• The contractor will follow the attached Pesticide Spill Plan and will have a spill prevention kit on vehicles that matches or exceeds the specifications in the plan.

3.4. Mitigation Measures

• For small quantities (5 gallons or less), fueling of gas-powered machinery would not occur within 25 feet of any body of water or stream channel to maintain water quality. All other fueling must occur at a minimum of 150 feet from any body of water or stream channel unless prior-approved by a Forest Service hydrologist or biologist. (BMP 2.11; Road-10)

• Herbicides would be applied using hand sprayers or backpack sprayers, potentially with daubing attachments, only or powered boom sprayers. No aerial application of herbicides would occur. All herbicide application would adhere to all applicable Federal laws and laws of the State of California and counties in which treatment occurs.

• No foliar spray activities would be allowed if wind velocity is expected to exceed five miles per hour.

• No herbicide treatments would be allowed when rain is occurring or likely to take place within 48 hours.

• Herbicides would not be applied directly to surface waters. Treatments would be timed to minimize the potential for introduction of herbicide to surface waters. When a target species occurs adjacent to surface waters care will be taken to prevent herbicide drift to surface waters, including trimming and folding of plants away from waters.

• Work crews would be supervised to ensure that specific safety practices are followed. These practices include the use of appropriate protective clothing. Clean water and soap and an eye wash kit must be provided be available for emergency washing.

• The Herbicide Transportation, Handling, and Emergency Spill Response Plan and spill kit will be on-site when herbicide treatment methods occur. The Plan will include reporting procedures, project safety planning, methods of clean-up of accidental spills, and information including a spill kit contents and location as noted in Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2150, Pesticide-Use Management and Coordination and Handbook (FSH) 2109.14, Pesticide-Use Management and Coordination Handbook.

• Equipment used for transportation, storage, or application of herbicides will be maintained in a leak-proof condition.

• To reduce the potential for spills, impervious material, such as a bucket, will be placed beneath mixing areas in such a manner as to contain any spills associated with mixing/refilling.

• Immediate control, containment, and cleanup of fluids and herbicides due to spills or equipment failure (broken hose, punctured tank, etc.) will be implemented. All contaminated materials will be disposed of promptly and properly to prevent contamination of the site. All hazardous spills will be reported immediately to the Forest Hazardous Spill Coordinator.

• Herbicide usage will be limited to the minimum amount required to be effective.

• Mixing and loading of herbicide(s) will take place a minimum of 150 feet from any body of water or stream channel unless prior approval is obtained from a Forest Service hydrologist or biologist.

• Herbicide spray equipment will not be washed or rinsed within 150 feet of any body of water or stream channel. All herbicide containers and rinse water will be disposed of in a manner that would not cause contamination of waters.

• The Contractor shall avoid all flagged locations of heritage resources and if any heritage resources are discovered during implementation, all project related work shall cease immediately and notification to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) initiated. The Contractor will also avoid all flagged areas where buffers are created around certain sensitive plant or animal species.

4.0 Government Furnished

• The Government will provide gate key for vehicular access to some work sites.

• The Government will also provide GIS data of infestations, suppression areas and land ownership.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Estimated Start Date & Contract Time

Projected Start Date: October 1st, 2025 Projected Completion Date: October 31st, 2025

Work will occur during optimal times to detect or treat target species (see Table 1).

Deliverables:

The contractor will deliver a summary of all treatment efforts and accompanying spatial data to the COR.

• All treatment efforts will be recorded with a GPS and field notes. Herbicide use logs detailing daily chemical applications must be provided to the US Forest Service.

• The daily logs must detail herbicide formulation applied and the total amount of spray (including dilutant) applied each day along with the spatial area where the application occurred.

6.0 Travel

The work will require multiple multiday trips to the project area. The cost of travel will be included in the cost paid per crew day and not a separately reimbursable expense.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

• Treatment crew will have individuals trained and qualified for safe herbicide application in wildland settings. The crew foreman must be able to correctly identify target weed species and ensure crew targets the correct plants.

• The Contractor must possess a valid California Pesticide Use Applicator License/Certificate and be registered to work in Orange and Riverside Counties, California with appropriate category.

8.0 Security Requirements

Not applicable

9.0 Data Rights

The data provided to the Government will become the property of the US Government.

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Not applicable

Figures and Maps

Fig. 1. Map of treatment areas. San Mateo Wilderness will not be included in the treatment area.

Fig 2. Bedord Truck Trail detail

Fig 3. North Main Divide Road Detail.

Fig 4. Bell Canyon Detail

Table 1. List of previously observed non-native weed targets that may be prioritized for treatment.

Species Common Name

General Location

Burned/ Suppression Areas

Impact Treatment priority

Treatment timing Recommended treatment

Ageratina Adenophora

Sticky snakeroot

Riparian areas, Bell Canyon, along streams

Suppression

Quickly establishes and forms dense thickets, displacing native vegetation, altering ecosystems.

Moderate September- March

Hand pull seedlings and smaller plants (make sure root is removed) before seeding.

Backpack spray herbicide application with glyphosate (2- 3% application rate).

Arundo Donax Giant Reed

Riparian areas near cabin tracts, Trabuco Canyon

Both

Quickly establishes and forms dense clonal thickets, displacing native vegetation, and altering riparian ecosystems.

High September- April

Cut-stump herbicide application with aqua-safe formulation Glyphosate and Imazapyr (20% application rate). Alternatively, can dig out rhizomes.

Carduus Pycnocepha lus

Italian thistle

San Juan Campground, Ortega Hwy, Blue Jay and Falcon meadows, Upper San Juan Campground staging area, roadsides, and trails

Both

Quickly establishes and forms dense thickets, displacing native vegetation, altering ecosystems.

Moderate December- June

Hand pull plants in rosette or bolting stages, before budding/flowering. Bag seed heads and dispose bags off forest land. Backpack spray herbicide application using glyphosate at 3-4% application rate.

Centaurea Solistitialis

Yellow Starthistle

Ortega Hwy, unco Meadow, Bedford Truck Trail, Main Divide Rd

Both

Quickly establishes and forms dense thickets; easily dispersed by wind and animals.

Displaces native vegetation cover and alters vegetation communities and ecosystems.

High April- November

Hand pull vegetative seedlings (non-budding/flowering) and leave on site. Bag flowers and dispose of bags off forest land.

Backpack spray herbicide application using glyphosate at 3-4% application rate.

Cirsium Vulgare Bull Thistle

Blue Jay and Falcon Meadows, riparian areas, Bear Spring/Main Divide Rd, Holy Jim Canyon

Both

Easily establishes and spreads in riparian areas.

Alters soil chemistry and salinity in riparian areas-potentially impacting native vegetation recovery/grow th.

High April- November

Hand pull small seedlings, cut-stump herbicide application with aqua-safe formulation glyphosate at 3-4% application rate.

Cynara Cardunculu s

Artichoke Thistle

Sitton Peak Rd, Ortega Hwy Suppression

Quickly establishes and forms dense thickets; easily dispersed by wind and animals.

Displaces native vegetation cover and alters vegetation communities and ecosystems.

High February- November

Hand pull vegetative seedlings (non-budding/flowering) and leave on site. Bag flowers and dispose of bags off forest land.

Backpack spray herbicide application using glyphosate at 3-4% application rate.

Foeniculum Vulgare Sweet Fennel

Ortega Hwy, Trabuco Canyon Rd trails (Holy Jim, Trabuco Canyon)

Both

Quickly establishes and forms dense thickets; easily dispersed by wind and animals.

Displaces native vegetation cover and alters vegetation communities and ecosystems.

High February- November

Hand pull vegetative seedlings (non-budding/flowering). Cut-stump herbicide application with triclopyr (80% application rate)

Nicotiana Glauca tree tobacco Ortega Hwy, roadsides Suppression

Grows along roadsides and in riparian areas, if introduced.

Somewhat of a fire-follower.

Moderate March- November

Cut-stump herbicide application with triclopyr (80% application rate)

Oncosiphon Piluliferum Stinknet

Main Divide Rd, Holy Fire burn scar, Divison F private property leading to FS lands

Both

Highly invasive and spreads easily through openings in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats.

Formerly detected along Main Divide Rd in Holy Fire burn area.

High February- December

Hand pull individual plants and bag flowering heads. Dispose bags off forest lands. Backpack spray herbicide application using glyphosate (3-4% application rate).

Pennisetum Setaceum Fountaingrass Ortega Hwy, roadsides, trails Suppression

Forms dense clonal thickets in chaparral and coastal sage scrub, and displaces native vegetation.

Vegetatively grows and reproduces by seed.

High September- June

Backpack herbicide application using glyphosate (3-4% application rate)

Rubus Americanu m

Himalayan blackberry

Trabuco Canyon Suppression

Forms dense thickets in riparian areas and displaces native vegetation.

Grows vegetatively and reproduces by seed.

Moderate September- June

Backpack herbicide application using water-safe glyphosate formulation (3-4% application rate). Hand pull individual plants.

Salsola australis prickly Russian thistle

Bedford Truck Trail, roadsides, trails

Suppression

Forms dense thickets and displaces native vegetation, altering ecosystems.

High March- November

Backpack herbicide application using glyphosate (3-4% application rate) or aminopyralid (3-4% application rate)

Sisymbrium altissimum and/or Hirschfelida incana

Tall Tumblemustard and Shortpod Mustard various campgrounds, Junco Meadow, Blue Jay Meadow, roadsides, trails, driveway areas

Both

Forms dense thickets and displaces native vegetation, altering ecosystems.

Moderate April- November

Hand pull plants before seeding, mowing, herbicide application with glyphosate (3% application rate)

Spartium Junceum Spanish Broom

Ortega Hwy, San Juan Campground, El Cariso Campground, Main Divide Rd

Both

Forms dense thickets and displaces native vegetation, altering ecosystems.

High September- March

Cut-stump herbicide application with triclopyr (80% application rate)

Tamarix Parviflora

Tamarisk/Salt Cedar riparian areas, along streams, Bedford Truck Trail, Cold Creek Canyon, Trabuco Canyon Creek, Los Pinos CCC reservoir

Both

Easily establishes and spreads in riparian areas.

Alters soil chemistry in riparian areas-potentially impacting native vegetation recovery/grow th.

High September- March

Hand pull small seedlings, cut-stump herbicide application with aqua-safe formulation Imazapyr mix, recommended 20% application rate.

CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST PESTICIDE SPILL PLAN

For Invasive Plant Species Control

Pesticide spill prevention and clean-up, as well as storage, transport, and disposal procedures are covered in detail in Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 2109.14 Pesticide Storage, Transportation, Spills, and Disposal. Any pesticide projects would follow the direction given in this handbook. It is available for review at U.S. Forest Service offices.

If a spill of any quantity occurs, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or district field project manager will be the first to be contacted by contractor, inspector, or force account applicator.

COR/Project Manager: Phone: Lance Criley 858-585-0946 Lauren Quon 760-708-6067

If the COR or project manager is unavailable, contact one of the following:

Forest HAZMAT Coordinator: Grace Bassett Phone: 619-984-0804 Cell

Forest Pesticide Use Coordinator: Lance Criley Phone: 858-585-0946 Cell

A spill of any volume of concentrate or mix shall also be reported to the Hazardous Material Spill Coordinator through Forest Dispatch.

Forest CNF Dispatcher: 619-557-5262

If visible amounts are entering a flowing streamcourse or waterbody, or there is a real threat of large amounts (>5 gallons) reaching a streamcourse (such as an overturned batch truck near a stream crossing) contact Dispatch by phone or radio. If contacting Dispatch, be prepared to give a report on conditions and as much as possible of the information contained on the Hazardous Material Spill Report Form.

IF THE INCIDENT POSES AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY,

CONTACT DISPATCH IMMEDIATELY.

Dispatch: Cleveland National Forest ECC Phone: 619-557-5262 or 911

SCENE MANAGER/INCIDENT COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES

ON STATE HIGHWAYS AND MOST COUNTY ROADS: The California Highway Patrol shall function as the Scene Manager for any hazardous or non-hazardous material incident occurring on, or originating on, state highways, and county roads under their jurisdiction. The Forest will act only to provide assistance when requested. The Forest Service does retain the responsibility to insure adjacent Forest Service lands are not unnecessarily damaged during cleanup activities.

ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS AND OTHER ROADS: The County Sheriff shall function as Scene Manager for any hazardous or non-hazardous material incident occurring on, or originating on, lands and roads under their jurisdiction. The Forest Service will act only to provide immediate support assistance, but will assume no responsibility for spill cleanup unless requested by the Scene Manager. The Forest Service does retain the responsibility to insure adjacent Forest Service lands are not unnecessarily damaged during cleanup activities.

ON FOREST SERVICE LANDS AND ROADS: The Forest Service shall function as Scene Manager for any hazardous or non-hazardous material incident occurring on, or originating on Forest Service roads and lands.

NOTE: Any of the above agencies may find themselves acting as the initial Scene Manager outside their jurisdiction, until the appropriate authorities arrive on site. For more information, refer to the “Hazardous Material Incident Contingency Plan, Module III, California Fire Service and Highway Patrol”.

ACTION PLAN

IF YOU ARE THE FIRST PERSON ON THE SCENE: WARNING!

1. Detection and Identification: Approach from upwind/uphill/upstream direction, and attempt to identify the spilled substance. IF YOU CANNOT IDENTIFY THE

SUBSTANCE OR YOU SUSPECT THE MATERIAL TO BE HAZARDOUS TO

HUMAN HEALTH OR SAFETY DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTAINMENT.

2. Detection and Notification: If, after attempting to identify the type of material discharged, YOU CANNOT IDENTIFY THE SUBSTANCE OR YOU SUSPECT THE

MATERIAL TO BE HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN HEALTH OR SAFETY, RESTRICT

THE AREA TO ACCESS BY OTHERS. Report the discharge to the responsible parties in this safety plan as soon as possible, providing them with a Report on Conditions and as much information as possible on the Hazardous Material Spill Report Form.

3. Detection and Containment: If you determine the discharged material does not pose a direct health or safety hazard, take immediate action to restrict its spread and/or prevent it from entering a streamcourse. Report the discharge to the responsible parties in this safety plan as soon as possible, providing them with a Report on Conditions and as much information as possible on the Hazardous Material Spill Report Form.

CONTAINMENT INFORMATION

Spilled pesticides must be contained as much as possible on the site where the spill occurs. The spilled pesticide must be kept from entering storm drains, wells, ditches, or water systems by following these procedures.

1. Put on appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

2. Prevent further leakage by repositioning the pesticide container or by applying a seal to the leak with rags, tape, or other materials at hand.

3. Separate leaking container(s) from other containers.

4. Keep unprotected personnel from entering the spill area.

5. Confine the spill to prevent it from spreading. Encircle the spill area with a barrier of absorbent material such as kitty litter, or as a last resort, use soil or rags. If necessary, dig a ditch to direct the spill flow away from sensitive areas.

6. Cover the spill with an absorbent material if the spill is liquid. If the spill is dry chemical, cover with a plastic tarpaulin and secure. (Note: Absorbent material must be disposed of as waste pesticides).

7. Prevent ignition of flammable material by eliminating sources of ignition; for example, exhausts, electric motors, gasoline engines, cigarettes, etc.

8. DO NOT flush the spill into the ditch, sewer drain, or off the road, since this serves to further spread the chemical.

REPORT ON CONDITIONS

Give the following information:

1. Who you are: NAME / CALL NUMBER.

2. Where you are: GEOGRAPHICAL / LEGAL / GPS LOCATION.

3. Type of Incident: VEHICLE ACCIDENT, PESTICIDE MIXTURE SPILL, ETC.

4. Immediate Hazards: FIRE, CONTAMINATED PERSONS, TRAPPED PERSONS, MOVING MATERIAL, ETC.

5. Any other threat to LIFE, ENVIRONMENT, and PROPERTY.

6. Conditions at Scene: TEMPERATURE, WIND, PRECIPITATION, ETC.

7. Nature of Containment efforts: BUILDING BARRIER, DIGGING DITCH, UNABLE TO APPROACH, ETC.

REMAIN AT SCENE until relieved by one of the responsible parties in this safety plan.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL REPORT FORM

I. Problem Reported By: __________________________________________________ (Name) (Agency) (Time)

II. Incident Information:

Date/Time of Occurrence _________________ Callback # (Scene) ______________

Location (Actual) ______________________________________________________

Nearest Cross Street(s) __________________________________________________

Type of Incident: ____ Injury Accident ____ Non-Injury Accident

____ Spilled Load ____ Leakage ____ Fire ____ Other

III. Type of Material:

____ Unknown (Complete Section III.A.) ____ Known (Complete Section III.B.)

A. Placards/Labels: Color __________ Legend/Description _________________

U.N. I.D. # ___________________ Hazard Class # _______________________

Description: ____Solid ____Liquid ____Gas ____Radioactive

____Powder ____Granular _____________Odor (Describe)

Vehicle I.D.: License # _______________ Company I.D. # ________________

Other I.D. Numbers/VIN _____________________________________________

Types of Vehicles Involved ___________________________________________

Shipper’s Name ___________________________ Telephone # _____________

Type and Size of Container(s) (if outside vehicle) _________________________

B. Chemical Name ____________________________________________________

(CHECK FOR CORRECT SPELLING)

* Trade Name ____________________________ Amount ________________

* Manufacturer ___________________________ % Active Ingredient _______

* Both items mandatory for CHEMTREC assistance.

IV. General Information:

Responsible Jurisdiction: ____ State ____ County ____ City

Weather Conditions: ____Wind ____Rain ____Snow ____Heat ____Cold

Locale Impacted: ____Residential ____Commercial ____Industrial ____Other

V. Scene Management Information:

Scene Manager ________________________________________________________ (Name) (Title) (Agency)

Operations Officer _____________________________________________________ (Name) (Title) (Agency)

Planning Coordinator ___________________________________________________ (Name) (Title) (Agency)

Logistics Officer ______________________________________________________ (Name) (Title) (Agency)

Finance Officer _______________________________________________________ (Name) (Title) (Agency)

Information Officer ____________________________________________________ (Name) (Title) (Agency)

Agencies/Departments Notified and Responding (Fill in as time allows):

Name of Agency/Department # at Scene Time of Arrival

VI. Form Completed by: ___________________________________________________ (Name) (Agency) (Phone #)

VEHICLE PESTICIDE SPILL KIT

List of emergency phone numbers 2 pairs unlined nitrile gloves 1 pair unvented goggles 1 pair rubber boots or overshoes 1 pair of coveralls or rainsuits 1 roll of flagging or engineer's tape 1 repair/patch kit (duct tape, putty)

1 whisk broom (synthetic fiber) 6 30-gallon plastic trash bags with ties 1 pint liquid detergent 1 polyethylene or plastic tarpaulin 10 blank labels & a permanent marker 10-30 lbs. absorbent material or equivalent 1 portable eyewash kit

1 shovel

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS

TRAINING

All Forest Service personnel that are involved in pesticide projects will receive pesticide safety training (see pesticide safety training forms). Training will be conducted by Forest Service personnel who are State Certified Pesticide Applicators. Each type of pesticide used will require additional training. Training records will be kept on file.

CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEES WILL CONDUCT TAILGATE SAFETY TRAINING

AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH DAY PESTICIDE IS SCHEDULED FOR USE AND

DOCUMENT THE TRAINING.

SIGNING OF SITES

Sites being treated will be posted according to state/county requirements and the appropriate product label. Notice signs will display the common name of the Pesticide, the date of application, and name and telephone number of person to contact for further information.

TRANSPORTING OF PESTICIDE CONCENTRATE

Pesticide concentrate is kept at Forest Pesticide storage facilities and transported as needed on a daily basis. When handling concentrate (loading/unloading), personal protective equipment is required (see product label and Material Safety Data Sheet).

Concentrate will be transported and stored in a leakproof box, secured to the bed of the vehicle, with locked access. All concentrate will be locked in the storage box when the vehicle is unattended. No food, drink, clothing, personal protective equipment, or other personal articles will be stored in this box.

MIXING/BATCHING

The location of sites for mixing of Pesticides will be determined by Forest Service personnel in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. Mixing or pouring sites will be on as level ground as possible to facilitate containment in the event of a spill.

2. Mixing will be performed over a plastic tarp or within a rubber or plastic bin.

3. The location will be well away from any drainage, culvert, or streamcourse and shall avoid any slope that feeds a drainage.

4. A 100 foot riparian buffer is required for mixing operations and shall be kept away from any high use recreation areas.

MOVEMENT OF BATCH TRUCK

Pesticide would be transported in one 2.5 gallon plastic container within a locked container in a Forest Service truckbed or contracted vehicle. The vehicle will be equipped with a spill kit. It will also be equipped with a Forest Service radio or FS personnel will carry a Forest Service HT. If work is contracted, the contractor will have a cell phone for emergency notification in the case of a spill. Safe driving will be promoted by completing a daily discussion of the variable road and weather conditions which may apply. These safety discussions will be documented daily.

DISPOSAL OF CONTAINERS

All Pesticide containers will be triple rinsed and punctured and then disposed of at an appropriate landfill off of National Forest land. When a pesticide project is under contract, this will be the responsibility of the contractor, however the procedure will be monitored.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR PESTICIDES

The purpose of personal protective equipment is to prevent pesticides from contacting your body and clothing. The equipment also protects your eyes and prevents inhaling toxic chemicals. Personal safety equipment is effective only if it fits correctly, is used properly, and is kept clean and maintained. Label requirements for personal protective equipment is the minimum required but you should select equipment that offers maximum protection.

The type and amount of personal protective equipment required is related to the type of work that you are doing and the risk of exposure to a pesticide. The following list of personal protective equipment is required for the corresponding task involved in pesticide use. Inspectors should monitor Contractor’s employees for appropriate personal protective equipment.

Handling/Loading/Unloading Concentrate

- coveralls

- chemical splashproof goggles

- rubber gloves

Mixer/Loader

- hardhat (without leather headband)

- cartridge respirator (when required by label)

- full faceshield or chemical splashproof goggles

- coveralls

- rubber gloves

- rubber boots or overshoes

Applicator

- hardhat (without leather headband)

- chemical splashproof goggles or safety glasses

- coveralls

- rubber gloves

- rubber apron (when mixing toxicity level 1 or 2 pesticide)

- boots (rubber or other chemicalproof material)

Inspector

- hardhat (without leather headband)

- coveralls

- boots (rubber or other chemical proof material)

- portable eyewash bottles (on person or readily available

Care and Maintenance – All personal protective equipment designated for pesticide projects will be specific for those uses and will not be worn or used for other purposes.

All protective equipment should be cleaned regularly by washing with warm water and soap. Clean coveralls are required daily. Disposable tyvek coveralls may be used and may also be laundered. Twenty gallons of wash water, soap, and towels will be on site each day.

Disposal of contaminated equipment must be done with the same caution accorded the active ingredient of the pesticide that it was contaminated with and done in accordance with State of California and Federal EPA regulations.

Solicitation Number: 127EAV25Q0078

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Provisions are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Provisions are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision FAR 52.212-1 for the word offer or offeror.

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – Offerors shall complete Attachment 3 -Experience Questionnaire. The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

b) Price Quote – Include the following: 1) the completed, signed SF-1449, 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s), and 3) the completed Schedule of Items contained in Section B of this solicitation (excel sheet-do not convert to pdf).

c) Representations and Certifications - Fill in the check boxes for provisions FAR 52.204-26, FAR 52.204-24, and include a copy with your offer.

3) Submit offer by email to maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Quote, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas.

4) All questions shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist (CS) of record by email to maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov. All questions must be submitted NLT 23 September 2025. In order to be eligible for award of a federal contract, potential vendors need to already be registered and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (f) Late submissions:

Replace (f)(2)(i) with the following:

Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price.

Factor A – Price – Offers shall provide their best price with their initial offer. Government intends to make award without discussions.

Factor B – Technical – Offerors shall use the Attachment 3 -Experience Questionnaire as their technical proposal. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

https://www.sam.gov/

i) Past Performance – provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). The government may use past performance information from any available source.

If a company does not have past performance information available, information may be provided for predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

ii) Technical Capability – Experience Questionnaire filled out in its entirety and demonstrates offeror has the required licenses, experience, and key personnel to successfully perform the work

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished a successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Representations and Certifications (complete highlighted items in this section and return with your offer)

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR UEI: _____________________________________________

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) (Provision)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) (Provision)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at FAR 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at FAR 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit…