2012 IDIQAerialRFPpdf.pdf

AG-03H6-S-12-0011

Helicopter Herbicide Application Helena & Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1.THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 1 53 PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

AG-03H6-S-12-0011 SEALED BID (IFB) 06/05/2012 NUMBER

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

Eastside Acquisition Team, USFS for the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest(s)

Eastside Acquisiton Team, Helena National Forest 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59602

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in Supervisor’s Office, Helena NF until June 26, 2012 local time 4:30 p.m. MDST

(Date) (Hour) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT

CALLS)Area Code/Number/Extension C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CALL: Lori Austad – Contracting Officer Cameron Rasor-COR Jay Winfield -COR

406-495-3707 406-859-3211 406-495-3948 laustad@fs.fed.us crasor@fs.fed.us jwinfield@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 18-25

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 2-5 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 6-11 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 26-42

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 12 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

13 X

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

43-50 X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 14 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 15 X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 51-52

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 16-17 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 53

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS (See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8) % % % %

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A.

NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension)

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)

) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer) IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c) mailto:laustad@fs.fed.us mailto:crasor@fs.fed.us mailto:jwinfield@fs.fed.us

Helena & Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF

SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 Base Year (Award date – May 31, 2013)

Item No. Description Herbicide/Concentration Price

Helicopter Herbicide

Application

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz / Acre Applied $ Aminopyralid @ 7 oz / Acre Applied $ Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Metsulfuron methyl @ 1 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Metsulfuron methyl @ 2 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Chlorsulfuron @ 1 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Chlorsulfuron @ 2 oz/Acre Applied $

Clopyralid @ 2/3 pt / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ .5 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 1 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 1.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 2 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 2.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 4 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 6 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 8 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 10 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 12 oz/Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ .5 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 1 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 1.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 2 oz / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt / Acre and 2,4-D @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 qt / Acre and 2,4-D @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre and Imazapic @ 4 oz/Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre and Imazapic @ 6 oz/Acre Applied $ Drift Agent (per ounce) $ Methylated Seed Oil (specify product and label rate/acre) $ Surfactant (specify product and label rate / acre) $

Mix Truck Rate / Mile $ Application Cost / Acre for Government-provided

Herbicide $

B.2 Option Year 1 (June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014)

Helicopter Herbicide

Application

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz / Acre Applied $ Aminopyralid @ 7 oz / Acre Applied $ Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Metsulfuron methyl @ 1 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Metsulfuron methyl @ 2 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Chlorsulfuron @ 1 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Chlorsulfuron @ 2 oz/Acre Applied $

Clopyralid @ 2/3 pt / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ .5 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 1 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 1.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 2 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 2.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 4 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 6 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 8 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 10 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 12 oz/Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ .5 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 1 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 1.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 2 oz / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt / Acre and 2,4-D @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 qt / Acre and 2,4-D @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre and Imazapic @ 4 oz/Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre and Imazapic @ 6 oz/Acre Applied $ Drift Agent (per ounce) $ Methylated Seed Oil (specify product and label rate/acre) $ Surfactant (specify product and label rate / acre) $

Mix Truck Rate / Mile $

B-3 Option Year 2 (June 1, 2014-May 31, 2015)

Helicopter Herbicide

Application

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz / Acre Applied $ Aminopyralid @ 7 oz / Acre Applied $ Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Metsulfuron methyl @ 1 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Metsulfuron methyl @ 2 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Chlorsulfuron @ 1 oz/Acre Applied $

Aminopyralid @ 5 oz/Acre and Chlorsulfuron @ 2 oz/Acre Applied $

Clopyralid @ 2/3 pt / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ .5 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 1 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 1.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 2 oz / Acre Applied $ Chlorsulfuron @ 2.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 4 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 6 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 8 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 10 oz/Acre Applied $ Imazapic @ 12 oz/Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ .5 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 1 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 1.5 oz / Acre Applied $ Metsulfuron methyl @ 2 oz / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt / Acre and 2,4-D @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 qt / Acre and 2,4-D @ 1 qt / Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre and Imazapic @ 4 oz/Acre Applied $ Picloram @ 1 pt/Acre and Imazapic @ 6 oz/Acre Applied $ Drift Agent (per ounce) $ Methylated Seed Oil (specify product and label rate/acre) $ Surfactant (specify product and label rate / acre) $

Mix Truck Rate / Mile $

B.4 Period of Award:

B.1.1 Base year = is from time of award through May 31, 2013 B.1.2 Option year 1 = June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 B.1.3 Option year 2 = June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015

B.5 AGAR 452.216-73 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2500.00, but not in excess of $500,000 for the duration of the contract.

Basis of Award

Offer of award will be made to the Contractor whose bid, as determined by the Contracting Officer, is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance. Offer of award may be made to other than low Bidder. The Contractor shall submit Section B prices and the Experience Questionnaire as part of their quote. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide:

• Make, model, and type of aircraft offered. If multiple aircraft are offered, a separate price schedule can be provided for each type of aircraft.

• Copies of any Forest Service issued aircraft and pilot cards for equipment and operator that will perform work under this contract.

• Type of air-to-ground communication equipment.

• Aerial Spray Navigation System offered, include capabilities of the equipment.

• Other accessories or application methods that are available and may be used for this contract.

The Government is particularly interested in practices or equipment to minimize drift.

• Copy of Montana Pesticide Applicators License.

The Offeror with respect to any contract awarded as a result of this Request for Quotations, acknowledges being a certified commercial pesticide applicator that is certified by the State of Montana, who shall perform work under the terms and conditions of such contract with the USDA Forest Service. Rights, responsibilities and liabilities are those of a commercial Contractor and neither extends to, nor includes, the rights, responsibilities, protection, liabilities or amenities afforded to Government employees hired under office of Personnel Management Regulations.

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 Scope of Work

Herbicide Applications: Contractor shall furnish all materials, herbicides, equipment, labor, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to safely apply herbicides using aerial spraying apparatus, in accordance with the contract specifications, terms, conditions specified on the herbicide label(s), and State of Montana regulations. This includes fuel, fuel truck, and driver; water for mixing; and any other supplies necessary unless the contract states they will be furnished by the Government.

Specific tasks to be performed by the Contractor include: a) review of treatment plan and specific prescription; b) acquisition of herbicides; c) mobilization; d) application or treatment of the target species with an approved herbicide; e) mix and clean-up of herbicides; f) documentation including a Quality Control Plan (includes safety and spill plans); g) Contractor Quality Inspection Records, h) completing Daily Herbicide Application Record (enclosed in this package), and (i) provide the government a map displaying GPS lines of what was sprayed on each swath.

C.2 Description of Work

The areas scheduled for aerial herbicide treatment on the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests consist of both linear features (such as roads) and polygons (such as rangelands, big game winter ranges, burned areas and general forest areas) on all three ranger districts of the Helena National Forest (Townsend, Helena, and Lincoln) and all seven ranger districts of the Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest( Pintler, Butte, Jefferson, Madison, Dillon, Wisdom, Wise River). The topography varies from open rolling hills to steep, high elevation mountain sides. Overstory canopy varies and there may be areas with too dense of forest canopy to aerially spray within the polygons to be treated. All the roads and polygons may have live streams running in or adjacent to them. Closed timber overstory areas and live water are not to be sprayed. Sensitive areas, such as, plants and/or water will have 300 foot buffers around these sensitive sites. The Helena National Forest will establish drift transects around sensitive areas to monitor the application to determine if these 300 foot buffers can be reduced to 100 foot buffers.

Mix and loading sites will be identified and discussed with the Contractor prior to treatment date and will be accessible by road. The Contractor will receive authorization to drive mix and support vehicles behind gated forest roads as needed. The Contractor may be asked to time treatment to avoid conflicts with other users in particular treatment areas (e.g. periods of high public recreation), or to stop treatment if people are found to have somehow entered the treatment area during treatment. Based on experience, such treatment stoppage is anticipated to be the exception and not the rule, but can happen.

The Contractor shall apply the herbicides at as low an elevation as possible subject to vegetation, terrain and safety considerations. Herbicide amounts per acre shall be applied in a water / herbicide mixture at rate of 2 gallons per acre unless otherwise specified.

Buffer strips may be designated by the Government during operations to protect rare plants, water, riparian zones or other sensitive resources.

Weed infestation levels vary from light to heavy in the treatment areas and occur on a variety of habitat types, aspects, elevations and canopy covers. Spotted knapweed and Dalmatian toadflax are the most common weeds on the Helena and Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, but other weed species will be found in treatment areas. Other target weed species that may be encountered should be treated and are listed in this contract (see Section 1.7).

C.2.1. Pre Bid Tour None Scheduled. For questions contact Cameron Rasor on the Beaverhead- Deerlodge NF @ 406 859-3211 or Jay Winfield on the Helena NF @ 406 495-3948 or 208 756-5247.

C.3 Herbicide Treatment Standards

(a) Weeds to be Treated: The Contractor will treat all of the target species identified by the Helena & Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest “Weeds to be Treated” (refer to Section 1.7) with the appropriate herbicide at prescribed rate. The Government will approve which herbicide(s) will be used on each site.

(b) Drift Agents and Surfactants: Drift agents and surfactants will be applied with herbicides when requested by the Forest Service. These products will be applied according to label. Specific products in these categories are subject to prior approval by the Government.

(c) Carrier: Water shall be used as the herbicide carrier.

(d) Maximum Herbicide Rate: The Contractor shall treat the target species with the specified herbicide at the rated identified by the Government and never at a rate that exceeds label direction.

(e) Calibration: Calibration of equipment shall be done prior to start of work, and before Contractor brings equipment onto public land. Calibration calculations shall be provided to the Government on request. The spray pattern, application rates and calibration shall be reviewed before beginning a project and monitored during the project. Additional calibration checks may be required by the Government if there is question or indications of inaccurate application rates.

(f) Mixing Practices: Contractor shall mix only the amount of herbicide that will be used for the operating period or load. Contractor shall take special care to avoid mixing more than the amount to be used in the event the weather changes into no spray conditions. The Government does not guarantee that other areas will be available to treat in the event a weather change occurs and mixed herbicide is left over.

(g) Mixing Locations: Mixing and loading operations shall occur no closer than 150 feet from open water or other sensitive sites unless spill containment devices are readily available and the Government has pre-approved the practice and location. Mixing, loading, and equipment cleaning shall be done more than 200 feet from private land unless an agreement exists with the landowner and the contractor to allow this use.

(h) Waste Disposal: Disposal of wastewater and herbicide containers shall be done off National Forest lands and in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

(i) All equipment will be in good mechanical condition, leak free and may be inspected by the Government prior to or during performance of the work.

(j) Aerial herbicide application shall not occur within 300 feet of live water unless specified by the Forest Service through drift monitoring procedures. In no cases will aerial application occur closer than 100 feet from live water using the herbicide picloram. Drift cards may be placed to monitor herbicide deposition within the spray area and in buffer areas adjacent to sensitive resources. The contractor may need to adjust application operations to allow placement and pick up of drift detection cards.

(k) Aerial applications shall not occur during or when heavy rains are forecasted that could cause offsite herbicide transport into sensitive areas such as streams or when a temperature inversion is occurring or predicted. Application shall not be done when it is raining or snowing.

(l) Spray drift shall be avoided. Aerial application shall occur only when winds are 6 mph or less.

(m) The Government may stop spraying operations if the temperature rises or the relative humidity drops to a point the Government feels the treatments will not be effective.

C.4 Minimum Quality Standard

(a) Weed Mortality: At a minimum, 80% of the weeds treated and acreage claimed will show mortality or physical signs of herbicide treatment such as wilting, curling or discoloration. Contract inspections will allow sufficient time for target plants to exhibit herbicide effects.

(b) Coverage: Contractor shall provide uniform herbicide coverage on the designated treatment sites, with a minimum size and number of unintentional skips within the designated area. An unintentional skip is an area that is untreated due to Contractor error. An intentional skip is an area that is untreated due to safety, difficult terrain, sensitive plants or water.

C.5 Monitoring and Record Keeping Requirements for Herbicide Treatments

(a) Federal and State law require record keeping for all applications of herbicides on public lands. The Contractor shall provide complete, accurate, and detailed records throughout the duration of the contract and provide the Government with legible, readable copies of such records.

(b) At the end of each year, the Contractor will provide a completed Montana Department of Agriculture Summary of All Pesticide Applications For The Calendar Year form (or other similar, approved form containing the same information) for all treatments on National Forest land under this contract. A summary of projects treated each year on the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest should, as a minimum, include acres and/or miles treated, herbicides, weeds species treated, application rate, application dates, herbicide additives and Ranger District.

(c) The Contractor will complete the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Daily Herbicide Application Record (form enclosed) for the areas treated and submit the original (or readable photocopy) to the appropriate National Forest. Documentation shall be provided within 72 hours of completion of application.

(d) Daily weather records will be kept showing: site location(s), high and low temperatures during the daily applications; high and low relative humidity readings during the daily applications; highest wind speed during daily applications; wind direction during daily applications; any precipitation during the daily applications; etc. A form for this information is included with the Daily Herbicide Application Record (form enclosed).

C.6 Certification and Personnel Requirements

Herbicide mixing and application operations under this contract must meet the State of Montana certification and application requirements for the use and application of Restricted Use Herbicides.

The Contractor must hold a current Montana Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. Personnel employed by the Contractor must be briefed and trained in application and safety techniques.

Personnel employed by the Contractor must be certified themselves or under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator at all times on the National Forest.

The Contractor shall carry at least the minimum insurance coverage required by state and federal law.

C.7 Equipment Requirements and General Provisions

(a) All equipment will be in good mechanical condition and will be inspected prior to work.

(b) A pumping system shall be used to fill water tanks that will prevent contamination of wells, springs, streams, lakes, and ponds. The system shall be so constructed that a back flow from the mixing or application tanks will not be possible.

(c) The Forest Service is not responsible for the safety of the Contractor nor any operators or assistants. The Contractor shall use and maintain work procedures which will safeguard the public and Government personnel, as well as the Contractor’s own personnel.

(d) The Contractor and all application personnel are required to review, understand, and follow the herbicide label and MSDS requirements, precautions, and prohibitions. Herbicide labels and associated MSDS must be carried and be within easy access during all spraying operations.

(e) All spray tanks and herbicide containers will have tight fitting and secure lids. Equipment will be inspected regularly for leaks.

(f). All equipment will be in good mechanical condition and will be inspected prior to work.

(g) Herbicides shall be transported in a manner that will prevent spills and in containers that are isolated from food, clothing and safety equipment.

(h) The Helena/Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Spill Plan is included in this package.

Compliance with this plan is mandatory. All spray operations and herbicide transport vehicles will have adequate spill containment and cleanup materials and equipment. Operators will be trained in responding to and dealing with herbicide spills.

(i) The Contractor will be familiar with both National Forests’ environmental protection Mitigation Measures (see Section 1.8). These measures outline the standard mitigation measures from the 2002 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Noxious Weed Control Record of Decision and the 2006 and 2007 Helena National Forest Integrated Weed Management Record of Decisions. Copies of these decisions are available on request.

C.8 Weeds to be Treated

Weeds on the Helena and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests

Scientific Name Common Name Potential invaders (currently absent)

Goal is to prevent and eradicate promptly if found Bryonia alba White bryony

Centaurea repens Russian knapweed Centaurea solstitalis Yellow starthistle

Chondrilla juncea Rush skeletonweed Crupina vulgaris Common crupina Iris pseudacorus Yellowflag iris Isatis tinctoria Dyers woad Lythrum spp. Purple loostrife

Polgonum cuspidatum Japanese Knotweed Tamarix spp. Salt cedar

New invaders Goal is to eradicate small new infestations and reduce larger infestations

Cardaria draba White top Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed Echium vulgare Blue weed

Hieracium aurantiacum Orange hawkweed Hieracium piloselloides / pratense/ et al Meadow/Yellow hawkweed complex

Lepidium latifolium Perennial pepperweed Linaria vulgaris Common toadflax Ranunculus acris Tall buttercup Senecio jacobaea Tansy ragwort

Widespread Weeds Goal is to contain inside infested area and reduce plant populations

Cardus nutans Musk thistle Centaurea maculosa Spotted knapweed

Chrysanthemum leucanthemem Oxeye daisy Cirsium arvense Canada thistle

Cynoglossum officinale Houndstongue Euphorbia esula Leafy spurge

Hypericum perforatum St. Johnswort Linaria dalmatica Dalmatian toadflax

Potentilla recta Sulfur cinquefoil Sisymbrium altissimum Tumble mustard

Tanacetum vulgare Common tansy Verbascum spp. Mullein

In addition to the above, the following weeds were added to the Montana Noxious Weed list on March 27, 2008 and will be reported as potential invaders and treated if encountered:

Berteroa incana Hoary alyssum Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush

Cytisus scoparius Scotch broom Polygonum cuspidatum, sachalinense and polystachyum Japanese knotweed complex

C.9 Environmental Protections

The below environmental protection measures, included in the 2002 B-D NF Noxious Weed Control Record of Decision and the 2006 and 2007 HNF Weed Record of Decisions, apply to operations under this contract.

1) Information learned from each project will be used to improve safety, resource protection, reduce human health risks and improve efficacy on subsequent projects.

2) All weed treatment activities will comply with state and local laws and agency guidelines.

3) All application of herbicides will be performed by, or supervised by, a state licensed applicator following all current legal application procedures administered by the Montana Department of Agriculture.

4) All herbicides will be handled following the EPA label guidelines and other state and federal laws for storage, application, and disposal methods.

5) No Ether based surfactants are allowed.

6) Campgrounds adjacent to treatment areas will be closed during the application period.

7) Mixing will take place at least ¼ mile from open water unless spill containment devices are readily available and an anti back siphoning device is used when drafting water.

8) Applicators will review stream and wetland areas to assure that herbicides will not be applied to open water. The B-D requires a 300 foot buffer from open water.

9) Herbicide applicators will not initiate spraying when heavy rains are forecast that could cause offsite herbicide transport into sensitive resources such as streams.

10) Herbicide application near streams, ponds, or wetlands will occur only when winds are 6 mph or less and blowing away from these areas.

11) Herbicides applicators will be familiar with and carry an Herbicide Emergency Spill Plan

(attached) to reduce the risk and potential severity of an accidental spill. Herbicides applicators will also carry spill containment equipment.

12) Herbicides will not be applied if snow or ice covers the target vegetation.

13) Spray equipment will be calibrated each season and recalibrated as needed during the spray season.

14) Low boom pressure (less than 40 pounds per square inch) will be used to reduce drift.

15) Drift reduction products will be used as needed near sensitive resources.

16) Commercial contract applicators will present their Montana commercial pesticide applicators license at the beginning of work under this contract.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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.

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E.2 Treatment Area Inspection

The Contracting Officer Representative or designated Inspectors will inspect the treatment sites within 10 days following treatment to look for signs of herbicide damage to the plants (wilting, color change, or stunted growth). However, it can take up to three weeks for the plants to develop signs of herbicide damage. Therefore, enough time needs to lapse between the treatment and the inspection to determine efficacy. The work for a task order will not be accepted until 80 percent of the weeds show signs of herbicide damage. Areas treated in late fall will not show herbicide effects until the following summer. Therefore, on fall treatments, payment will be made based on the proper application of the herbicide and final inspection will take place the following summer. If it is determined that 80% of the weeds were not damaged, a meeting with the contractor and COR will be held on site to discuss retreatment at the contractors expense.

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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.

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of Contract (FEB 1988)

The effective period of this contract is from date of contract award through May 31, 2013. This contract will consist of a base year, contract award date through May 31, 2013 and two one-year option periods.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled at an agreed upon date between the Contractor, Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative and at an agreed upon location prior to beginning work on the first task order.

G.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

There is no government furnished property.

G.3 ORDERING OFFICIALS

Any warranted Contracting Officer assigned to the Eastside Acquisition Team, Region One, is hereby authorized to issue task orders so long as the project area is within the boundaries of a covered unit of the contract.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CONTRACTOR REQUIRED LICENSE/PERMITS/ABILITIES

H.1.1 BEFORE work may begin on this project, the contractor SHALL provide the documentation required in this section prior to beginning work or the contract may be terminated for cause in accordance with 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004)

1. A valid Restricted Use pesticide license from the State of Montana.

2. Proof of Worker’s Compensation Coverage or Contractor’s Exemption Certificate

3. Must have an approved Spill Plan, which includes a spill containment plan and equipment necessary to contain a spill as listed in Section J.

4. A copy of the State of Montana - Daily Pesticide Application Records.

H.1.2 All contractor personnel must have the ability to recognize all of the weed species on the Montana Statewide noxious weed list in all their stages of development, Category I-III and listed under C.3.2.1 These consist primarily of, but are not limited to, houndstongue, spotted and diffuse knapweed, Canada thistle, common tansy, sulfur cinquefoil, St. Johnswort, oxeye daisy, leafy spurge, and Dalmatian and common toadflax

H.2 Task Order Award and Administration

The Issuing Contracting Officer will award the Task Order which will include additional specifications including:

H.2.1 Location H.2.2 Herbicide H.2.3 Application Method H.2.4 Performance Period H.2.5 Contracting Officer’s Representative for project information

Contract performance evaluations are required on every Task Order issued.

H.3 Weed Control

To mitigate the spread of noxious weeds, all equipment entering the site shall be cleaned thoroughly. Equipment will be inspected by the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to entrance onto Federal lands. Equipment shall proceed directly to the job site following the inspection.

H.4 Camping

Camping near or on the project site may or may not be allowed. It is the discretion of the district, where the project is located, to approve camping sites prior to moving in any equipment or supplies. Campsites and camping methods shall follow all applicable public camping provisions set forth by the Gallatin National Forest. Camping Information on these provisions may be obtained by telephoning the district where each the project is located. The Contractor must have written approval for camping.

Use of developed Forest Service campgrounds and other high use areas will not be allowed during the term of the contract.

Camping under this contract may be limited to 14 days in some locations, and is subject to availability of a suitable site. The Contractor must get written approval from the Government to camp in one location longer than 14 days.

The Contractor shall comply with Forest Service and local fire and sanitary regulations;

including, but not limited to: (1) clearing combustible material as directed by the Contracting Officer; (2) having a five gallon backpack pump with water and a shovel at the camp; (3) maintaining the camp in a neat and orderly condition. Inspections performed by the Government for the work required by this contract will include periodic inspections of approved campsites.

H.5 Food Storage Order

The Gallatin National Forest special order #07-11-00-01 requires all attractants (feed, refuse or attractants) to be acceptably stored (either inside a hard sided vehicle or hung 10 feet heigh and 4 feet horizontal). For more detail and definition of terms refer to the special order as attached in Section J.

H.6 Pollution and Erosion Control

During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner.

During all of the work, the Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to direct surface runoff water to stabilized waterways and to keep the drainage systems functioning effectively to minimize soil erosion and water pollution.

H.7 Emergency Response

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Fire Fighting. (1) The Contractor, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work. (2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

( c) Contractor's Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitable adjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the CHANGES-Fixed Price clause, FAR 52.243-1.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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.

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.202-1 Definitions (JAN 2012) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (OCT 2010) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (May 2011) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (FEB 2012 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items (JAN 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation

(JUL 2005)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans, (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans, (SEP 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (NOV 2007) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (SEP 2009) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (AUG 1987) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability—Services (FEB 1997) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I.2 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (FEB 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern.

(D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer.

The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S.

Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g)

(1)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

I.3 FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of contract award through May 31, 2013.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

I.4 FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,500 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $150,000;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $150,000; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 90 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 7 calendar days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's http://www.ccr.gov/ intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

I.5 FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the performance period as indicated on the last Task Order and issued within the effective period of the contract.

I.6 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract.