Attachment 1 2020 SOW for Herbicide and Fertilizer for 120 ac rice.pdf

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RICE FARMING NEEDS FOR 120 ACRES ON DALE BUMPERS WHITE RIVER

NWR

Dale Bumpers White River NWR

St. Charles, AR 72140 July 1, 2020

Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is seeking price quotes for the following: pesticides, fertilizer, rice seed, and ground rig applications for 40 acres of rice that will be planted near Tichnor, AR (referred to as Turner Tract) and 80 acres of rice that will be planted near Ethel, AR (referred to as Farm Unit). See attached map for specific field locations.

Line Item #1: Pesticides

The pesticides listed below are preferred because they have been previously approved for usage on Dale Bumpers White River NWR through the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pesticide Use Proposal System. However, some equivalents for these pesticides have been approved for usage on other NWR’s in the southeast and could potentially be approved for use on Dale Bumpers White River NWR. Please provide quote for the preferred trade name unless you are unable to, in which, one of the equivalents may be suitable but will have to be pre-approved by the Refuge before awarding of the contract.

Preferred Trade Name

(or Equivalent*) EPA Reg. Number Quantity

Command 3ME 279-3158 7.5 gallons

Facet L 7969-315 20 gallons

Stam M4* 62719-392 60 gallons

Prowl H2O 241-418 30 gallons

Warrior II* 100-1295 2 gallons

Trevo P* 89168-42-89391 25 gallons

Clincher SF* 62719-357 15 gallons

*The equivalents that have been approved for use on other southeast NWR’s are listed in italics:

Command 3ME (none), Facet L (none), Stam M4 (Super Wham, RiceBeaux), Prowl H2O (none), Warrior II (Karate, Grizzly Z, Lambda Select, Lamcap), Trevo P (Quilt Xcel, Quadris Flowable), Clincher

SF (RebelEX)

Line Item #2: Fertilizer

Formulation Quantity

DAP (18-46-0) 1,860 lbs (0.93 tons)

Potash (0-0-60) 19,290 lbs (9.65 tons)

Ammonia sulfate (21-0-0-24S) 6,000 lbs (3 tons)

TSP (0-45-0) 10,500 lbs (5.25 tons)

Zinc Sulfate 1,500 lbs (0.75 tons)

NBPT urea 33,250 lbs (16.63 tons)

Urea 11,100 lbs (5.55 tons)

Line Item #3: rice seed

3,600 pounds of Diamond variety rice seed in 50 lb bags

7,200 pounds of Diamond variety rice seed with zinc seed treatment

Line Item #4: ground rig applications

Ground rig application of pre-plant fertilizer on 40 acres at Turner Tract

Ground rig application of pre-plant fertilizer on 80 acres at Farm Unit

Ground rig application of pre-plant herbicide on 40 acres at Turner Tract

Deliverables

Fertilizer prices are quoted at 2020 prices; however, it is understood that prices may change in 2021. If fertilizer prices increase, we will either (1) adjust the tons and potentially pay for the increase at time of purchase in 2021 or (2) use a lesser amount of fertilizer than is requested in this purchase request.

For efficiency of farming operations, the selected vendor will have to be within 25 miles of St Charles, AR (local commuting area) or be willing to take ground rig to apply fertilizer and herbicide to both farming locations identified on the attached map. The vendor must also have the ability to provide the fertilizer and herbicide and the ability to apply them with a ground rig.

As needed from June – September 2021, the vendor will be responsible for delivering the fertilizer to an aerial applicator in Dewitt, AR and will also provide crop consulting.

Performance Period

The fertilizer and pesticides are to be used in June – September 2021.