Attachment 1. PWS April 2024 WEED control only.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

934TH AIRLIFT WING

WEED CONTROL SERVICES

April 2024 (V3)

1. PROJECT SCOPE

Provide all material, equipment and labor for applications of pre-emergent and post-emergent weed-control herbicides, to improved grounds of areas N (Main base), the POL and Munitions parcels in Area D, and Area B (Shooting Range) totaling approximately 26 acres. These applications shall occur during specified periods designated by the 934th Airlift Wing. In addition, the Contractor shall provide material, equipment and labor for up to sixty (60) labor-hours for application of a non-selective herbicide for fence-lines, sidewalks/curb lines, and pavement joints; at locations to be identified by the 934th Airlift Wing’s Civil Engineering Operations representative.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

A. All contractor personnel who perform the application of weed-control herbicides on 934th Airlift Wing properties must possess a current “Commercial Pesticide Applicator” license/certification, issued by the State of Minnesota, for the following categories:

i. General Ground (Core-Category A)

ii. Turf & Ornamentals (Category B)

3. MATERIALS

A. Pre-emergent herbicide: A commercial-grade pre-emergent herbicide product designed for control of annual weed grasses. Select from approved herbicide products listed on Table 1. Alternative equivalent product(s) may be authorized if prior approval is obtained from the 934th Airlift Wing Environmental Flight.

B. Post-emergent herbicides: A commercial-grade post-emergent herbicide product designed for control of perennial broadleaf weeds and annual weed grasses. Select from approved herbicide products listed on Table 1. Alternative equivalent product(s) may be authorized if prior approval is obtained from the 934th Airlift Wing Environmental Flight.

C. Non-selective herbicide: Select from approved herbicide products listed on Table

1. Alternative equivalent product(s) may be authorized if prior approval is obtained from the 934th Airlift Wing Environmental Flight.

Table 1. Approved Herbicide Products

Product Name Manufacturer Epa Reg # Barricade Syngenta 100-1139 Tri-Power Selective Nufarm 228-262 Triplet SF Nufarm 228-312 Razor Nufarm 228-366 TruPower2 Selective Nufarm 228-499 Krenite S DuPont 352-395 Roundup Pro Monsanto 524-475 Trimec Classic PBI Gordon 2217-543 Drive 75 DF BASF 7969-130 Garlon 4 Dow Agrosciences 62719-40 Transline Dow Agrosciences 62719-259 Dimension EC Dow Agrosciences 62719-426 Riverdale TruPower 2 Nufarm 228-419 Spectracide Weed Stop Chemsico 9688-265-8845

4. SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide the following submittals before the application of herbicides:

i. Name and driver’s license number of all Contractor employees who will provide services on 934th Airlift Wing property.

ii. Legible copies of Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licenses for each individual that will apply herbicides on government property.

iii. Safety data sheet (SDS) and product specimen labels for any alternative herbicide product proposed for use. These documents can be provided in an electronic format if available from the product’s manufacturer.

B. No later than one week after completion of each or any application, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Office clear, legible, and accurate documentation of the actual quantities of each product applied, including water-to-product ratio if product dilutions were made. Application documents shall include:

i. Date of treatment.

ii. Name and license number of Contractor technician(s) performing application.

iii. Product name and EPA registration number of chemical herbicides applied

iv. Quantity of herbicide product applied, in fluid ounces or gallons.

v. Percent active ingredient of product as applied in mixed form.

vi. Dilution ratio of herbicide to water for applied mixture

vii. Area treated per each pesticide (square or linear feet).

5. TENTATIVE EXECUTION SCHEDULE

The 934th Airlift Wing’s Civil Engineering Operations representative and the Contractor shall jointly establish mutually acceptable specific dates for the following applications and services, within the prescribed date ranges.

A. Pre-emergent/Post-emergent Application: One (1) application including both pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides for annual weed and/or grass control, to be accomplished during the period from May 1st through June 15th.

B. Post-emergent- 1st Application: One (1) application of post-emergent herbicides for both annual weed grass control and broadleaf weed control, to be accomplished during the month of July.

C. Post-emergent- 2nd Application: One (1) application of post-emergent herbicide for only broadleaf weed control. To be accomplished during the period from August 15th through September 15th.

D. Crack/crevice/fence-line treatments: The Contractor shall provide up to sixty

(60) hours of labor for application of a non-selective herbicide for fence-lines, sidewalks/curb lines, and pavement joints, during the period from May 1st through September 15th. The 934th Airlift Wing’s Civil Engineering Operations representative(s) will request service on an as-needed basis.

6. MISECELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS

A. The 934th Airlift Wing reserves the right to postpone a scheduled application event if necessary due to unexpected operational mission restrictions, or if forecasted weather conditions are not conducive to successful and effective application of the herbicides (i.e., forecasted or imminent precipitation, or windy conditions). The Contractor shall adhere to:

B. All work on Air Force property will occur between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding any federal holidays.

C. The non-selective herbicide applied for fence-lines, sidewalk/curb lines and pavement joints shall be applied as a minimum 2% concentration. Estimated total amount of product needed for all fence-lines, sidewalk/curb lines and pavement joint applications is 300 gallons, as applied.

D. Preparation and mixing of herbicides must be accomplished prior to arrival on

934th Airlift Wing property. Preparation, mixing or storage of herbicides on 934th Airlift Wing property is prohibited. Following each application event, all unused chemicals/products must be removed from 934th Airlift Wing property.

E. The Contractor shall use commonly accepted methods to ensure that herbicide applications do not damage trees and landscaped shrubs and bushes. Trees, shrubs and bushes, or turf areas that are damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or which die due to over-spray or excessive application of herbicides shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

F. The Contractor shall ensure that applications of herbicides is accomplished in a manner that minimizes overspray onto non-turf surfaces, and prevents spraying onto buildings, equipment and vehicles owned by the 934th Airlift Wing.

G. The Contractor shall place standard warning signs or placards onto treated turf areas at locations designated by the 934th Airlift Wing’s Civil Engineering Operations representative.

PERFORMANCE Paragraph Performance Method of OBJECTIVE Reference Threshold Surveillance

Apply 100% of Pre /post

5A

On days of Agreed

Request for

Emergent Herbicide On requested date

Upon dates for Specific Dates

Application

Apply 100% of Post

5B

Emergent Herbicide Along On requested date

Upon dates for Specific Dates

Application

Apply 100% of Post

5C

Emergent Herbicide Along Upon dates for Specific Dates On requested date Application

Apply Herbicide on

5D

Periodic Inspection Weeds/Grass in cracks, Upon dates for Crevices, and Along Fence Application Lines as Requested

7. CIVIL ENGINEERING OPERATIONS REPRESENTATIVES

Carlos Varella 612-713-1921

James Orr 612-713-1913

Crosstown Service Rd.

1st St

Crosstown Service Rd.

725 727

2nd St

2nd St

Military Hwy

5th St

760 761

3rd St

Military Hwy

Munitions

5th St

6th St

720 724

6th St

814 820

POL

Front Gate

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Gate Fence Wall Airfield

934th Airlift Wing Turf Management Management Area

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1.1 Acres - Estimated Muntions Management Area

1.3 Acres - Estimated POL Management Area

21.7 Acres - Estimated Main Base Management Area

24.4 Acres - Estimated Total Management Area

generalization of the overall area for Turf Managment. The acreage estimate and areas for management are not intented to be authoritative but as a general guide.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN. ALL IMAGERY IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT AND IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE OFFICE

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MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL ARB CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE

FOR ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM INAPPROPRIATE USE OF

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