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HERBCIDE APPLICATION FOR NOXIOUS

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Herbicide Application – Flathead National Forest AG-03R6-S-09-0067

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

Flathead National Forest Herbicide Application for Noxious Weed Control Swan Lake, Tally Lake, Hungry Horse/Spotted Bear, and Glacier View Ranger Districts

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Lake, and Missoula Counties, Montana

This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the period of June8, 2009 through September 30, 2009.

B-1 Schedule of Items

Item Estimated Unit Total No. Description Quantity* Unit Price Amount

1. Swan Lake Ranger District Roads 178.4 Acres $_________ $__________

2. Swan Lake Ranger District Backpack work 0.4 Acres $_________ $__________ (4 trailhead locations)

3. Bonneville Powerline Corridors 70.0 Acres $_________ $__________

4. Sheppard Cr. Salvage Roads on the 32.3 Acres $_________ $__________ Tally Lake Ranger District

5. Decommissioned Roads on the 30.6 Acres $_________ $__________ Tally Lake Ranger District

6. Other Roads on the Tally Lake 94.7 Acres $_________ $__________ Ranger District

7. Blackfoot Fire Complex on the 27.7 Acres $_________ $__________ Hungry Horse Ranger District

*Estimated Quantities: The estimated quantities shown above are for evaluation purposes only. The unit prices shall be used as the basis for all subsequent Task Orders issued against the awarded contract. Actual services provided will be paid at, or if offered by the Contractor below, the unit prices offered.

B-2 Multiple Contract Awards

The Government anticipates making as many as four separate contract awards for this project. The final award determinations will be based on the technical quality and prices received from potential Contractors.

B-3 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts

As referred to in Clause D- 3– Indefinite Quantity (FAR 52.216-22), the minimum quantity and contract guarantee is $1,000 per contract period with a maximum of $75,000 (consolidated contract totals) not to be exceeded without the Contracting Officer’s approval.

B-4 Basis of Award

Offer of award will be made to the quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering but not limited to such factors as price, Contractor experience with this type of work, and past performance. The Experience Questionnaire will become part of the evaluation. See pages 43-44.

B-5 Authorized Ordering Activities

Task orders may be issued only by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) under this indefinite quantity contract. Orders placed will contain the following information:

(a) Task Order number and date

(b) Project roads or areas including estimated acres to spray

(c) Other incidental work

(d) Performance period

Since multiple awards are anticipated, Contractors may decline to accept a proposed Task Order from the Government. If the Contractor accepts a proposed Task Order, it must be signed by the Contractor by facsimile or in writing.

B-6 Terms and Conditions

Upon acceptance of a signed contract, the Contractor agrees to perform all subsequent task orders under said contract in accordance with it’s terms and conditions, including all attachments.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 Scope of Contract

This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract requires the furnishing of all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform herbicide treatment to noxious weeds as specified herein, in compliance with its terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions.

For further information, please contact Tris Hoffman, Tally Lake Ranger District, Kalispell, MT,

(406) 758-3510.

C-2 General Description and Location

(a) Description. Herbicide spraying of noxious weeds by truck, ATV or other utility vehicle, hose reel, or backpack. Work includes record keeping on daily logs.

(b) Location. The work is located on the Swan Lake, Tally Lake, Hungry Horse/Spotted Bear, and Glacier View Ranger Districts on the Flathead National Forest. Exact locations will be shown on Project Location Maps at the time the Task Orders are issued.

C-3 Specific Description and Location

The locations for the items in this contract are on various locations on the Flathead National Forest including the Hungry Horse, Glacier View, Swan Lake and Tally Lake Ranger Districts. Vicinity maps for each item are provided in Attachments. More detailed maps may be provided at the time of project initiation or upon request.

(1) Item. 1. Swan Lake Ranger District Roads

This area includes roads or road segments that are accessible from Highway 83 within 15 miles north and 15 miles south of Condon, Montana. Roads or road segments are listed in Table 1.

The major noxious weeds in this area are spotted knapweed, oxeye daisy, and orange and/or yellow hawkweed. St. Johnswort (goatweed) and Canada thistle are also common with lesser amounts of yellow toadflax, sulfur cinquefoil, common tansy, houndstongue, and bull thistle.

Some roads have small populations of sensitive plants that must not be sprayed with herbicide (see maps).

These areas will be flagged before the Contractor begins spraying. Noxious weeds that survive within the flagged “no-spray” zone will not be considered when determining the effectiveness of the Contractor’s work.

Table 1. SWAN LAKE RANGER DISTRICT ROADS

Road #

Road/Trail

Name

Total Length (Miles)

Total Acres

Estimate Percent Infested

Estimate Acres to Spray Other Info

#9882 and #558

Van Lake Road 3.6 13.0 75% 10

#9882

Van Lake Road, closed portion toward Lion

Cr.

1.5 5.5 100% 5.5

#10381 Fatty Creek + trailhead 5.1

18.5 road + 3 trail-head 75% 16.1

Sensitive Plants in southern part of Sect. 13

#966

Piper Creek starting at milepost 2.4 up to gate + trailhead

2.2

8.0 road

3 trail-head

75%

6.0.

Sensitive Plants in east part of Sect. 13

Road has some toadflax. Carry

sm. amount of Telar XP

Gate at approx. 4.4 mi. Treat 2 miles beyond gate

#10383 Thicket (off

Piper Cr)

1.8 6.5

75% 4.9

#903 Cold Creek to gate

4.4 16.0

75% 12.0

#9599 Cold Lakes + trailhead 1.5

5.5 for road + 3 trailhead

75% 6.4

#9568

Jim Lake road

4.8 17.5

75% 13.0 May need to use odometer. Stop at Forest Service boundary.

#9591

Elk Creek road to gate

6.5 23.6 75% 17.7 Sensitive Plants in first 3 miles

#9591 beyond gate to junction.

Elk Creek

Elk Creek beyond gate to junction with 10291

2.8 10.2

75% 7.7

#9587 Elk Creek East Side

0.5 1.8

1.4

May need to use odometer. Stop at Forest Service boundary.

#9553 Cold Creek

2.4 8.7

6.5

#10289 Cold Creek

North

0.3 1.1

75% 0.8

#10288 Cold Creek

South

0.4 1.5

1.1

#9595

West Side

0.2 0.7 75%

0.5

#9586 Elk Creek Drop Off

0.8 2.9 75%

2.2

#9596 Elk Creek

Flats

0.6 2.2

1.6

#10277 South Elk

Creek Flats

0.8 2.9

2.2

#561 Glacier/Kraft

Cr. road + trailhead

11.2 40.8

75% 30.5 Has some toadflax. Possibly carry sm. amount of Telar XP

#124

Condon Loop

3.3 12 75% 9

#10563/

Barber Creek road

5.9 21.4 50% 10.7

# 9545 Buck Creek (off Barber)

5.0 18.1 50% 9.1 Gate at 2 mi.

#9542 Middle Barber

1.1 4.0 50% 2

#9543 Lower Barber

0.8 2.9 50% 1.5

TOTAL

178.4

(2) Item 2. Backpack work on the Swan Lake Ranger District.

The areas listed in Table 2 are trails that need noxious weed control and must be spot sprayed using a backpack or other hand sprayer. Most of the cost of treating these trails is labor (walking and hand work).

The trailheads for each trail in Table 2 are at the end of roads that are to be treated as part of Item 1.

Table 2. SWAN LAKE RANGER DISTRICT BACKPACK WORK

Trail #

Trail Name

Total Length (Miles)

Total Acres

Estimate Percent Infested

Estimate Acres to Spray Other Info

Trail #738 off road #10381

Fatty Creek Trail

First ½ mile Spot spray

1.0 10% 0.1 Est. ~2 gallons to spray

Trail #119 off road

#966

Piper Creek Trail

First ½ mile Spot spray

1.0 10% 0.1

Est. ~2 gallons to spray

Trail #121 off road #9599

Cold Creek Trail

First ½ mile

Trail #690 Glacier Creek Trail

First ½ mile

TOTAL 0.4

(3) Item 3. Bonneville Powerline Corridors.

a) Cedar Flats Segment. The powerline corridor near Columbia Falls, Montana (Cedar Flats Segment) is approximately 1.8 miles long by 125 feet wide, and covers an area of approximately 28 acres.

This acreage estimate should be used as a guide. Some areas are 100% infested, while others have very few weeds. This area was sprayed in 2007 and 2008, so infestations should be in decline.

It is anticipated that treatment will consist of vehicle-based herbicide treatment (especially ATV), but could include some backpack spraying. The area has much brush and small trees with weeds interspersed among them. Two wheeled vehicle tracks, ATV trails, and walking trails crisscross both corridors. There are no water drafting locations within the corridors.

The major weeds in this area are spotted knapweed, oxeye daisy, and St. Johnswort (goatweed). Canada thistle and bull thistle are also common along with small amounts of yellow toadflax and orange hawkweed.

Table 3. BONNEVILLE POWERLINE CORRIDOR—Cedar Flats Segment

Area

Total Length (Miles)

Corridor Width

Estimated Percent Infested

Estimated Acres to Spray

Cedar Flats Segment

1.8 125 ft. 75% 20

TOTAL: 1.8 20

This area may be accessed by truck and or ATV. The road in the powerline corridor was recently maintained by Bonneville Power and most or all can be driven by a truck. The corridor is also crisscrossed by a number of user-made ATV trails (recreational use by the public). Some of these trails are on steep slopes, but others would provide access to spraying via ATV. Note: No new tracks or trails may be created by the Contractor.

There are several options to get to the Cedar Flats Section. The first option is to drive up the North Fork Road No. 486 north out of Columbia Falls, Montana. From Highway 2 in Columbia Falls, turn north onto Nucleus Avenue. Stay on Nucleus Avenue until the T-intersection and then turn right onto Road No. 486.

From the T-intersection, follow the road 3.3 miles on the highway. Forest Service Road No. 10815 turns west at this point, and is the only road in this area with a stop sign on the west side of the highway. Turn onto road No. 10815 and follow 1.5 miles. Road No. 10836 takes off to the south, and is marked by an old single metal pole gate. Shortly after is a junction for Road No. 10815 and Road No. 10816. Continue on No. 10815 which means making a left turn. Follow Road No. 10815 for 1.3 miles until it intersects the powerline corridor. This is near the eastern end of the corridor.

A second option to get to the Cedar Flats Section is through Columbia Falls, MT. Going north on Nucleus Avenue to the T-intersection, turn left at the intersection. Go 2 blocks to 2nd Street (not marked), and turn right (north) and cross the railroad tracks. At another T-intersection (4th Street NW), turn left (west).

Follow approximately 0.7 miles and continue up the dirt road, passing a house on the right with a green roof, and house numbers 1360, 1370, and 1388. A bit further, the National Forest Boundary is marked along the road. Continue on (one more driveway is on the left, but continue straight), until reaching a large puddle or wet spot in the road. At this point, 4-wheel drive is desirable. Take a hard right through a muddy area, to a log landing just beyond. Turning hard again 180o to the left, gets onto Road No. 10815, and the powerline corridor is just beyond. Again this is the eastern end of the corridor.

The last option to get to the Cedar Flats Section is to enter via land off of the North Fork Road No. 486.

This option requires prior authorization and a key for the gate, contact Tris Hoffman at the Tally Lake Ranger District, Kalispell, MT (406) 758-3510. The first quarter mile of powerline corridor is across non- Forest Service land and not part of this contract. The National Forest land is clearly marked as one travels from east to west.

b) Hungry Horse Dam Segment.

The Hungry Horse Dam Segment is accessible by truck, via although the Road No. 1155 which turns off of Highway 2 just west of the bridge that crosses the Flathead River (south side of the highway). This road is often gated. A key may be obtained at the Hungry Horse Ranger Station, or may be made available during a pre-work meeting. The corridor has a 4x4 drivable road approximately ¼ mile beyond Frank Creek (although a ford across Frank Creek is required). About ¼ mile beyond Frank Creek, the powerline corridor crosses the river, and the weed spraying ends.

The Government assumes no responsibility or obligation to do special maintenance to keep roads and trails open in the corridors. Inaccessibility due to fallen trees, slides or washouts on roads may or may not be corrected at the option of the Government.

The corridors may be occupied by Bonneville Power personnel on foot or in vehicles, or by members of the public on foot, bicycle or ATV. Parking shall be done in a manner which does not obstruct the roads or trails.

Table 4. BONNEVILLE POWERLINE CORRIDOR—Hungry Horse Dam Segment

Area Total Length

(Miles) Corridor

Width

Estimated Percent Infested

Estimated Acres to Spray

Hungry Horse Dam Segment

2.5 220 ft. 75% 50

TOTAL: 2.5 50

(4) Item 4. Sheppard Creek Salvage Roads on the Tally Lake Ranger District).

The roads in this item are historic roads that had grown in or had been actively decommissioned in the past.

They were then re-opened for the purpose of salvaging timber from the Brush Creek fire. New road work was completed in the winter of 2008/2009 or is still in the process of being completed. While these roads were impassible (barricaded or brushed in) in 2008, they have been re-opened and should be drivable by an ATV in 2009. Many roads are also passable by truck, but use of an ATV is advisable.

Other roads in the Sheppard Creek Salvage will be sprayed in 2009 by the timber purchaser or their subcontractor. Therefore, other weed sprayers may be present in the same area, even on a different portion of the same road. Likewise, there will be much activity by the timber purchasers with road reconstruction, logging, yarding or decking of logs, hauling, or cleanup in the area. There will be much heavy equipment in the area, and caution must be exercised by the weed sprayer. Coordination with the timber sale contracting officer or the timber purchaser is highly suggested, and can be facilitated by COR.

Timing is an important factor in this item. Weeds need to be sprayed as early as possible in the spring when spraying can be effective, and must be sprayed between June 10 and July 15. 2009 Sensitive plant surveys must be completed before spraying may start, hence the June 10 date.

The Sheppard Creek Salvage project was divided into 3 separate timber sales. They are the Elk/Brush, Sylvia/Ingalls, and Swaney Dunn. Different timber contractors purchased each sale, so their programs of work and their schedules for road work or hauling logs may vary. The Forest Service will provide additional information about the progress of each sale and the timing for weed spraying in conjunction with the timber Contractor’s work.

Because these roads were used, closed and now open again, it is likely that they have old, well established weed infestations, but some may not. These roads have not had weed surveys or inventories done, but they are likely to have spotted knapweed, orange and yellow hawkweed, St. Johnswort, oxeye daisy, and lesser amounts of tansy ragwort, common tansy, toadflax, sulfur cinquefoil, Canada and bull thistle.

In 2008, mushroom picking was a major pursuit in the Brush Creek area. In 2009, there may still be picking, but to a much lesser extent. No permits will be sold. Areas of active timber harvest will be closed to the public. Log trucks and heavy equipment on roadways should be expected.

Some roads are gated and will require a key that can be obtained at the Tally Lake Ranger District in Kalispell, Montana or may be made available during a pre-work meeting.

Table 5. SHEPPARD CREEK SALVAGE ROADS—TALLY LAKE RANGER DISTRICT.

Road Timber Sale*

Total Length (Miles)

Total Acres

Estimated Percent Infested

Estimated Acres to Spray

Other Info

A EB 1.2 4.4 75% 3.3

B EB 0.7 2.5 75% 1.9 Has water bars—use ATV

D EB 0.4 1.5 75% 1.1

E EB 0.3 1.1 75% 0.8 Very wet road

G SI 1.1 4.0 75% 3

H SI 0.5 1.8 75% 1.4

I SI 0.6 2.2 75% 1.6

J SI 0.4 1.5 75% 1.1

K SI 0.8 2.9 75% 2.2

L EB 0.3 1.1 75% 0.8 May be very brushed in

M SD 2.3 8.4 75% 6.3

N SD 0.5 1.8 75% 1.4

O

SD 1.6 3.6 75% 2.7

Only spray as far as creek crossing in the south of Sect.

34 (map shows farther)

Q SD 0.7 2.5 75% 1.9

R SD 0.4 1.5 75% 1.1

TOTAL 30.6

*Names of timber sales. EB=Elk Brush; SI = Sylvia Ingalls; SD = Swaney Dunn

(5) Item 5. Decommissioned Roads on Tally Lake Ranger District

The following table lists roads that will be decommissioned (closed and removed from the Forest road system) in 2009. Before closure, the roads need to be treated for weeds. Most roads are in poor condition, although all should be drivable with a utility vehicle (UTV, Ranger, etc.). Some may have downed trees that need to be cut out, and many will have a considerable amount of brush. Hawkweed is prevalent on many of these roads.

The roads in this item must be sprayed between June 8 and July 15, 2009.

Table 6. ROADS FOR DECOMMISSIONING—TALLY LAKE RANGER DISTRICT.

Number

Beginning milepost

End milepost

Total Length (Miles)

Total Acres

Estimated Percent Infested

Estimated Acres to Spray

313 12.7 13.7 1.0 3.6 90% 3.2

313Y 0.0 1.55 1.6 5.8 90% 5.2

2886 2.7 4.17 1.5 5.5 90% 5.0

2886B 1.7 2.67 1.0 3.6 90% 3.2

2915 3.34 3.94 0.6 2.2 90% 2.0

2917 1.34 1.74 0.4 1.5 90% 1.4

9504 0.0 0.84 0.8 2.9 90% 2.6

9506 0.0 0.49 0.5 1.8 90% 1.6

9537 0.0 0.47 0.5 1.8 90% 1.6

9538 0.0 0.63 0.6 2.3 90% 2.1

9583 2.0 2.54 0.5 2.0 90% 1.8

9677A 1.0 1.56 0.6 2.0 90% 1.8

10268 2.2 2.97 0.8 2.9 90% 2.6

37.9 TOTAL 34.1

(6) Item 6. Other Roads on the Tally Lake Ranger District.

Other roads on the Tally Lake Ranger District are in need of noxious weed treatment. There are no special timing requirements for this item except that there is a lot of orange and yellow hawkweed, which grows and blooms early in the season, and should therefore be sprayed as early as possible. Most (not all) of these roads were part of the Mid-Logan timber sale. Some post-sale activities may still be occurring in the area.

Table 7. ADDITIONAL ROADS –TALLY LAKE RANGER DISTRICT

Road # Road Name

Total Length (Miles)

Total Acres

Estimated Percent Infested

Estimated Acres to Spray

Martin Lakes Rd. from jct.

w/Rd 60 up first 5 miles.

5 18.2 90% 16.4

Tally Mountain

2 7.2 50% 3.6

9617 West Tally 1.1 4.0 50% 2.0

9615 Reid Ridge 0.8 2.9 50% 1.5

9616 Round & Round 3.7 13.5 50% 6.8

9684 Double Touble 1.3 4.7 50% 2.4

9685 Reid Bench 1 3.6 50% 1.8

5354 Taylor Park 2.6 9.5 50% 4.8

9750 Trial & Error 1.9 6.9 50% 3.5

5324 Oettiker Cliffs 0.8 2.9 50% 1.5

2900 Taylor Basin 1.7 6.2 50% 3.1

9895 Johnson hill 1.3 4.7 50% 2.4

2912A Star Logan Quarry

0.4 1.5

50% 0.8

2912B Tally Cliffs 1.4 5.1 50% 2.6

2912C Two Moose 3.8 13.8 50% 6.9

2848 Reid Creek 6.8 24.7 50% 12.4

9686 Cat Call 1.4 5.1 50% 2.6

11269 Goofy Creek 0.9 3.3 50% 0.5

5321 Taylor Cliffs 3.8 13.8 50% 6.9

9699 Bird Tree 1.6 5.8 50% 0.8

Oetticker Creek

3.8 13.8

50% 6.9

Oetticker Basin

9 32.7

50% 4.5

TOTAL 94.7

(7) Item 7. Blackfoot Fire Complex, Hungry Horse Ranger District.

This area is on the west side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir approximately half way to Spotted Bear. Roads in this area were burned in 2003. There are no special timing requirements for this item except that there is a lot of orange and yellow hawkweed, which grows and blooms early in the season, and should therefore be sprayed as early as possible.

Table 8. BLACKFOOT FIRE COMPLEX—HUNGRY HORSE RANGER DISTRICT.

Number

Road Name

Total length (miles)

Total acres

Estimated % infested

Estimate acres to spray

Other Info

1633 Clayton Creek

2.8 10 90% 9 Weeds moving up banks—may need hose reel.

1605 Goldie Creek

1.6 6 90% 5.5 Truck spray.

2817 Lid Creek 2.2 8 90% 7 Truck spray.

9503 Anna Creek

1.9 7 90% 6.2 Solid hawkweed.

8.5 29 27.7

C-3 Government-Furnished Property

The Government will furnish to the Contractor the following materials, supplies, property or services for the performance of work under this contract. All items not incorporated into the work shall be returned to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the contract or upon demand of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required under this contract.

(a) Maps necessary to complete the contract (District map, contour maps, TES species maps).

(b) Recording forms.

(c) Keys, as needed for road access.

(d) Signs posted on gates during use or roads in the Brush Creek fire area.

C-4 Contractor-Furnished Property, Services and Equipment

Contractor-furnished property, Services and Equipment shall include, but are not limited to the following items:

(a) References necessary for identification of noxious weeds.

(b) All necessary herbicide, surfactant, and dye.

(c) Personal Protective Equipment.

(d) Spray vehicle.

(e) ATV, or backpack sprayer, if needed.

(f) All tools and supplies necessary for hand removal of weeds if needed.

Equipment to be used for application shall be subject to inspection by the Government prior to execution of the contract. Inspection will ascertain the condition of the equipment, the ability of the equipment to perform the required work, compliance with all licensing laws (i.e. Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Department of Motor Vehicles). Vehicles found to be lacking in licenses or placards, in poor condition or incapable of performing at acceptable levels in the judgment of the Government, shall be replaced upon written request. Failure to comply with such requests shall be sufficient grounds for termination of the contract. Rejection of equipment does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to perform the required work.

The spray pattern will be checked prior to starting the job and thereafter as deemed necessary by the Government.

C-5 Scope of Work

C-5.1 General

(a) The majority of the treatment environment consists of weeds growing within roads, road cuts, disturbed powerline corridors, or river access sites. Roads or corridors may or may not be leveled, and there may be significant quantities of brush. The Contractor may cut downed trees on roads or corridors to be treated where such downed trees are blocking access to the road or corridor.

(b) Slopes vary from 0 – 45%.

(c) The Government will identify known locations of threatened, endangered or sensitive plant species by flagging. The COR will inform the Contractor of the flagging type and method prior to the start of work.

(d) In order for the Contractor to perform all of the work under this contract, the Contractor may need to perform handwork and/or use backpack sprayers.

(e) The Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer any details of all exposure incidents, accidents, and/or worker health complaints, if any occur.

(f) If rush skeletonweed or Japanese knotweed is discovered during treatment, the Contractor shall immediately report the location of these species to the Contracting Officer or COR.

C-5.2 Description of Weed Infestations on Roads, Trailhead, and Trails

The roads scheduled for herbicide treatment on the Flathead National Forest consist of both maintained and unmaintained gravel or dirt system roads on all five Ranger Districts of the Flathead National Forest: Swan Lake, Tally Lake, Spotted Bear, Hungry Horse and Glacier View. Width of the road prisms vary but are typical of Forest roads in the area. Cut and fill slopes vary from slight to steep. There are numerous drainage crossings and road segments that parallel live and intermittent streams.

Some roads have restricted seasonal vehicle access or yearlong vehicle closures. The Contractor will receive authorization to treat weeds behind these closures with vehicles as needed. The Contractor may be asked to coordinate treatment to avoid conflicts with other users in particular treatment areas.

On roads within the perimeters of recent wildfires, greater than average wind throw and deadfall may be encountered. Occasional down tree (3 or less per mile) removal will be the Contractor’s responsibility.

Heavier accumulations of trees across the road will be the Forest Service responsibility to remove.

Weed infestation levels vary from light to moderate to heavy in the treatment areas depending on aspect, elevation, and canopy cover. Spotted knapweed is the most common weed on the Flathead National Forest.

Other target weed species that may be encountered and should be treated are listed in this contract.

Weeds are found on cut and fill slopes, along the road edge and, in the case of unmaintained roads, within the roadbed and centerline.

Grassland, fireline, trailside and burned area sites (off-road) identified for treatment contain light to heavy infestations. Burned areas have varying degrees of dead standing timber. Blow down density is variable.

Terrain on the sites scheduled for treatment under this contract typically varies from 10% to 60% slopes.

C-5. 3 Monitoring and Record Keeping Requirements for Herbicide Treatments

Federal and State laws require record keeping for all applications of pesticides 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 on Forest Service provided forms

(a) Upon completion of each project or unit of work on the contract, and prior to or accompanying each invoice, the Contractor shall provide the Government with daily records of all applications on that invoice or project. Daily application reports shall be submitted to the Forest Service within 10 days of application.

(b) Daily weather records will be provided on the daily application records.

C-5. 4 Certification and Personnel Requirements

The Contractor performing herbicide mixing or application operations under this contract must meet the State of Montana certification and application requirements for the use and application of Restricted Use Herbicides and 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 under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator at all times on the National Forest.

The Contractor shall show adequate proof of bonding and insurance coverage.

C-5. 5 Herbicide Treatment Standards

(a) In order to preserve native forbs, trees and shrubs as much as possible, herbicides shall be applied only to noxious weed species whenever practicable. No spraying will occur where weeds are not present.

(b) The Contractor shall not apply herbicide to areas identified by the Government as containing threatened, endangered or sensitive species. Sites with such species that are known to the Flathead National Forest will be marked on a map for the Contractor and flagged on site to identify them (white with pink dots). The Contractor will not spray in the flagged zone, and that zone will not be evaluated for weed control performance by the Contract Inspector.

If the Contractor identifies any threatened, endangered or sensitive species not previously identified by the Government, the Contractor shall immediately report those species to the Contracting Officer or COR and shall not apply herbicide to those species.

(c) The Contractor is required to supply herbicide(s) and surfactant(s) as described in the Schedule of Items, and may also find it necessary to use a dye. Surfactants will be used as recommended by label direction or directed by the COR. The choice of the product is up to the Contractor, however its use is subject to prior approval by the COR. Only water will be used as the carrier.

(d) All weed control measures shall be performed in strict compliance with all herbicide labels and the applicable Laws and Regulations of the State of Montana as well as the Flathead National Forest Noxious and Invasive Weed Control Environmental Assessment of 2001.

(e) The Contractor shall treat all of the target species identified by the Flathead National Forest Weed List (Table 10) with the appropriate herbicide at the prescribed rate. The Contractor shall only use herbicides listed in Table 9.

(f) The 30 foot road side treatment area is an average distance (15 feet each side). Because this is an average distance, the Contractor may encounter some road segments that require a wider spray width but most roads will require less than 15 foot of treatment or less on either side of a road. Pullouts with no vegetation are considered part of the roadbed, so the treatment area is where vegetation begins. Where road cuts are very steep and cannot be sprayed with a boom, use of a hose reel or another hand sprayer may be required. The Contractor shall encounter many road segments where weeds are not continuous.

(g) Trailheads are considered to be a 3 acre area around the parking area of the trail. Weeds may be along the road edge or among trees and other vegetation beyond the road edge. The trail itself is not considered part of the trailhead. Spraying at trailheads may require use of a boom, hose reel or backpack sprayer.

(h) Weeds along trails must be sprayed by a backpack sprayer except for the first few feet that might be reached with a hose reel. Trails are considered to be 15 feet wide in terms of weed control. Reporting weeds that extend beyond 15 feet is appreciated.

(i) 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.

C-5. 6 Handling of Herbicides

(a) The Contractor shall give the Forest Service a 48 hour notification prior to spraying.

(b) The following herbicides and application rates are approved for use, and are the only authorized methods of weed treatment under this contract provision. These herbicides may be used singly or in combination, according to label specifications, as the Contractor deems necessary. All use of herbicides and surfactants shall follow EPA label requirements.

Table 9. Herbicides and rates to be used on the Flathead National Forest Common name Trade Name(s) Application Rate

(lbs active ingredient/ acre or oz/ac)

2,4-D amine Clean Crop amine 4 1 lb. /20 gallons water/acre or 32oz./acre

Clopyralid Transline ¼ lb./20 gallons water/acre or 11 oz./acre

Picloram Tordon 22K ¼ or ½ lb./20 gallons water/acre or 16 or 32 oz/ac

Aminopyralid Milestone 0.16—0.18 lbs./20 gallons water/acre or 6-7 oz. per acre

Chlorsulfuron Telar 0.14 lbs./20 gallons water/acre or 3 oz. per acre

Surfactants that enhance the effectiveness of the herbicides are recommended, and non-ionic surfactants are required for use with aminopyralid and chlorsulfuron. The only surfactants allowed for use within 150 feet of perennial flowing streams, rivers, or wetlands are non-ionic.

(c) No spraying of Picloram (Tordon or equivalent) will take place within 100 feet of open water and wet areas. Weed infestations within 100 feet of water can only be treated with Milestone (aminopyralid) or 2,4-D amine labeled for treatment of aquatics, unless otherwise approved in writing by the COR. No spray shall come in contact with open water at any time.

(d) Chlorsulfuron (Telar) may only be used on areas infested with Dalmatian or Yellow (Common) Toadflax. Telar may not be used in areas without one or both of these weeds.

(e) Avoid spraying the upper foliage (upper 2/3) of tree and woody species.

(f) Signs indicating that spraying is occurring must be posted at the trailheads. The date, approximate time, and herbicide must be posted on the sign.

(g) All equipment shall be in good mechanical condition and will be inspected prior to work. The spray pattern, application rates, and calibration shall also be checked before beginning the job and thereafter as deemed necessary by the Forest Service.

(h) A tight-fitting lid on all spray tanks is mandatory.

(i)Equipment used to draft water from creeks or rivers must be equipped with anti back siphoning devices.

(j) Weather conditions shall be monitored before and during all spraying projects. Spraying is NOT allowed when any of the following conditions exist:

(1) When rain is expected within six (6) hours of completion of the treatment.

(2) Hand-held equipment: temperature greater than 95 degrees F.; humidity less than 20 percent, or wind greater than 5 MPH.

(3) Truck-mounted equipment: temperature greater than 95 degrees F.; humidity less than 20 percent; or wind greater than 5 MPH.

(k) Herbicides shall be transported daily to the project site with the following conditions: Transport only the quantity needed for that day's work; transport concentrate containers only in a manner that will prevent spills; and transport spray in a compartment that is isolated from food, clothing, and safety equipment.

(l) Mixing shall only occur onsite.

(m) The Contractor shall inspect equipment daily for leaks. Herbicide will not be applied at a pressure that exceeds 40 pounds per square inch (psi) at the nozzle.

(n) The Contractor shall remove all herbicide containers from National Forest land and dispose of them in accordance with all local, State, and Federal requirements.

(o) Roadside treatments may require changing herbicide to meet the requirements and restrictions of the product labels, be effective on the weeds present, respond to different site conditions along the road and to minimize damage to non-target vegetation.

(p) Carrier: Water shall be used as a carrier.

(q) Dye/Marker: A water-based dye or other approved color marking system will be used at the direction of the COR to further identify target species and area that have been sprayed. Dye amount in the herbicide must be visible on the sprayed sites for a minimum of 24 hours after application.

(r) Broadcast application is appropriate for dense continuous stands of targeted weeds. Intermittent and spot spraying will occur where target species densities are discontinuous and light to moderate.

(s) Applicators will complete a daily pesticide application report as required by the Montana Department of Agriculture. Applicators will use the daily pesticide application report form provided by the Forest Service. Daily application reports shall be submitted to the COR within 10 days of application.

(t) Hazard/warning lights are advised on the vehicles involved in the spraying operation.

(u) Herbicide application operations will not occur during emergency forest closures such as fire restrictions. If closure occurs, the COR will meet with the Contractor to discuss the future of the project.

Table 10. Weeds to be treated on the Flathead National Forest

Scientific Name Common Name

Potential invaders (currently absent)

Goal is to prevent and eradicate promptly if found Cardaria draba White top Centaurea repens Russian knapweed Centaurea solstitalis Yellow starthistle Chondrilla juncea Rush skeletonweed Crupina vulgaris Common crupina Echium vulgare Blue weed Isatis tinctoria Dyers woad Lepidium latifolium Perennial pepperweed Lythrum spp. Purple loostrife

Tamarix spp. Salt cedar

New invaders

Goal is to eradicate small new infestations and reduce larger infestations Berteroa incana Hoary Alyssum Convolvulus arvensis Field bindweed Euphorbia esula Leafy spurge Iris pseudacorus Yellowflag iris Polgonum cuspidatum Japanese Knotweed Ranunculus acris Tall buttercup Senecio jacobaea Tansy ragwort

Widespread Weeds

Goal is to contain inside infested area and reduce plant populations Atremisia biennis Absinth wormwood Cardus nutans Musk thistle Centaurea maculosa Spotted knapweed Chrysanthemum leucanthemem Oxeye daisy Cirsium arvense Canada thistle Cirsium vulgare Bull thistle Cynoglossum officinale Houndstongue Hieracium aurantiacum Orange hawkweed Hieracium piloselloides / pratense/ et al Meadow/Yellow hawkweed complex Hypericum perforatum St. Johnswort Linaria dalmatica Dalmatian toadflax Linaria vulgaris Yellow (common) toadflax Potentilla recta Sulfur cinquefoil Tanacetum vulgare Common tansy

C-5. 7. Herbicide Application—SPECIFIC ITEMS

(a) Item 1. Swan Lake Roads. Orange and yellow hawkweed are a primary target in the Swan.

Because of the early growth of hawkweeds, roads on the Swan Lake Ranger District will be only be sprayed between June 9 and July 15. 2009.

(b). Item 2. Swan Lake Backpack work. This work needs to be done before any weeds go to seed.

Therefore, work must be accomplished between June 9 and July 15, 2009.

(c) Item 3. Bonneville Powerline Corridors. Because of the early growth of hawkweeds, the powerline corridors must be sprayed between June 9 and July 31, 2009..

(d) Item 4. Sheppard Salvage Roads (Tally Lake District). Spraying of these roads must be timed so that spraying is done before timber Contractors can haul logs. 2,4-D or any herbicide containing 2,4-D will NOT be used on the Brush Creek roads. Only aminopyralid, clopyralid, picloram, or dicamba may be used. Chlorsulfuron may be used only on toadflaxes. Because of the early growth of hawkweeds, the Brush Creek area must be sprayed between June 1 and July 31, 2009. Weed spraying will not commence in the Brush Creek area before June 10, 2008, to allow for sensitive plant and weed inventories to take place by the botany crew.

Because aminopyralid is the only herbicide that may be sprayed within 100 feet of water in the Brush Creek area, only Montana noxious weed species listed on the aminopyralid herbicide label will be evaluated for performance in weed control within 100 feet of water.

Table 11. Specific Requirements by Item.

Item Dates of Work

1. Swan Lake Roads June 8 to July 15

2. Swan Lake Backpack June 8 to July 15

3. Powerline Corridors June 9 to July 31

4. Sheppard Creek Salvage Roads (Tally Lake District)

Timing before timber contractor can haul logs (as early as possible)

5. Tally Lake Decommission Roads

June 8 to July 15

6. Tally Lake Other Roads June 8 to July 15 or Sept.1 to Sept. 30

7. Blackfoot Fire Complex Roads June 8 to July 15

C-6 Flathead National Forest Herbicide Spill Plan

C-6.1 Emergency Spill Planning

Herbicide spills, incidents and accidents are addressed Chapter 60 of Forest Service Handbook (FSH)

2109.14 Pesticide Use Management and Coordination Handbook. It is available for review at U.S. Forest Service offices.

Hazardous Material is an umbrella term that includes herbicides and all other hazardous chemicals, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances and oil. A hazardous materials emergency or oil spill is defined as any release or threat of release of a hazardous substance or petroleum product that presents an imminent and substantial risk of injury to health or the environment.

C-6.2 Required Equipment

Spill response equipment will be available in the immediate vicinity of all herbicide application operations, on vehicles used to transport herbicides and/or where spills are most likely to occur. Recommended spill kit contents include the following, however modifications to spill kits may be made to consider actual herbicides being used, site conditions, and logistical considerations.

(1) Neoprene gloves

(2) Unvented goggles

(3) Respirators / air filters

(4) Rubber boots

(5) Coveralls or rain suit

(6) Flagging or engineers tape

(7) Dust pan

(8) Shop brush or broom

(9) Polyethylene or plastic bags with ties or bucket(s)

(10) Liquid detergent

(11) Polyethylene or plastic tarp

(12) Rope

(13) Blank labels and pen

(14) Fire extinguisher

(15) 10-30 lbs absorbent or absorbent pads

(16) Eye wash kit

(17) Bleach

Material Safety Data Sheets and herbicide labels will be reviewed and carried with all personnel involved in the handling of herbicides.

C-6. 3 Clean up of Herbicides

Minor Spills

(1) Keep people away from spilled chemicals.

(2) Rope off the area and flag it to warn people.

(3) Do not leave unless someone is there to confine the spill and warn of the danger.

(4) If the pesticide was spilled on anyone, wash it off immediately.

(5) Confine the spill. If it starts to spread, dike it up with sand and soil or absorbents. Try to prevent the spilled material from reaching water. Absorbent material may be cat litter, absorbent pillows or pads, soil, sawdust, or absorbent clay to soak up the spill. If there is no danger to employees or the public, shovel or sweep contaminated material into a leak proof container for disposal. Consult Dispatch and the Forest Hazardous Materials Coordinator on the Flathead National Forest on the method of transportation and disposal.

(6) Do not hose down the area, because this spreads the herbicide. Always work carefully and do not hurry.

(7) Control access to the area until the spill is completely cleaned up.

Major Spills

The cleanup of a major spill may be too difficult for you to handle, or you may not be sure of what to do. In either case, keep people away, give first aid if needed, and confine the spill. Then call Kalispell Dispatch (406-758-5260) or the Flathead County Sheriff (406-758-5610) or 911 for assistance. Chemtrec stands for Chemical Transportation Emergency Center, a public service of the Manufacturing Chemicals Association;

its offices are located in Washington D.C. Chemtrec provides immediate advice for those at the scene of emergencies. Chemtrec operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to receive calls for emergency assistance. For help in herbicide emergencies involving spills, leaks, fire, or explosions, call toll-free 800- 424-9300 day or night. This number is for emergencies only.

If a major pesticide spill occurs on a highway, ask 911 or Dispatch to contact the highway patrol or the sheriff for help. Do not leave until responsible help arrives.

The local Montana Department of Agriculture Pesticide Specialist is Sarah Holden, who can be reached at 406 329-1346.

C-7 Flathead National Forest EMS Environmental Emergency Plan

An environmental Management System (EMS) was developed for the Forests and Grasslands of Region 1 that is compliant with the ISO 14001 international standard. The intention of the EMS is to enable the Forests to identify important activities, products, and services with environmental interactions, and consistently provide environmental protection measures as well as achieve objectives for environmental performance. Element 4.4.7 of the ISO standards contains requirements for the creation of an EMS Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

Purpose This plan outlines procedures for emergency awareness, preparation, and response with the purpose of preventing, minimizing and/or mitigating environmental impacts. The procedures listed provide a framework for proper response to emergency situations that occur and may have environmental impacts.

The EMS Emergency Preparedness and Response plan should be synchronized with the procedures of the Forest emergency plan that is created to focus on human safety and health.

Scope This plan applies to emergency situations that could have significant environmental impacts to resources found on the Forests. Spills or discoveries of hazardous materials, and wildland fires are emergencies for which employees may lessen, mitigate, or prevent undesired environmental effects by taking prompt action.

The procedures outlined in this plan apply to activities conducted by Forest Service employees, volunteers, cooperators, permittees, and Contractors working for the Forests and Grasslands of Region One.

Hazardous Material Spill/Discovery

Hazardous material spills and discoveries must be reported immediately to the following Emergency Contacts:

During Normal Business Hours call or radio

Off Hours call or radio

Forest Dispatch Office Phone #:: (406) 758-5260 Radio: 164.375

County Sheriff’s Dept.

Dispatcher Phone #:(406) 758-5610 Radio Freq.: 158.865 Big Mtn.

155.790 Main Law

Reporting Individual:

Forest Dispatch Office: Carol Bienhold

Forest Haz Mat Coordinator Phone #: (406) 758-5341

Forest Dispatch Office Forest Haz Mat Coordinator:

Linda Donner (406) 758-5341

Bob Kirkpatrick Work Phone #: ( 406) 329-3307

Forest Haz Mat Coordinator

Regional Haz Mat Coordinator:

Bob Kirkpatrick Work Phone #: ( 406) 329-3307

Definition of Hazardous Materials:

Hazardous Material – an umbrella term that includes hazardous chemicals, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances and oil. Hazardous chemicals (OSHA) pose a health or physical hazard. Hazardous wastes (RCRA) pose a threat to human health or the environment. Hazardous substances include RCRA hazardous wastes as well as substances designated as hazardous under the CWA, CAA and TSCA.

A hazardous materials emergency or oil spill is defined as any release or threat of release of a hazardous substance or petroleum product that presents an imminent and substantial risk of injury to health or the environment.

A release is defined as any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment. A release of 25 gallons or less of refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, asphalt, road oil, kerosene, fuel oil and derivative mineral, animal or vegetable oils) is not an emergency unless the oil enters or threatens to enter water. A sheen on water would constitute an emergency.

Releases that do not constitute an immediate threat, occur entirely within the work place, are federally permitted, or are a routine pesticide application, are not considered to be an emergency and are not covered by this direction. Non-emergency reporting will be accomplished by appropriate RO staff specialists who should be notified directly of all non-emergency releases.

Discovery of potential hazardous materials by Forest personnel will follow these procedures.

Initial information needed when a hazardous material spill is discovered and reported or potential hazardous materials are discovered:

1. Name of individual reporting spill:

Phone number:

2. Date and time of: Release/Discovery ________________________________ Reported ________________________________________ Duration of release ________________________________

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