Attachment 2 Cheney Invasives FY23.pdf

Scope of Work

Description of Tasks

The work associated with this project involves the identification, treatment and mapping of existing weed populations within the specified areas of the Cheney grazing allotment (Illustrated on the attached Maps). The areas 12 acres of areas identified along NFSR 271 and ATV Trail 527 to be treated.

The following species have been identified in these areas: Scentless chamomile, Oxeye daisy, Houndstongue, Whitetop, Canada thistle, Musk thistle, Bull thistle and Spotted Knapweed.

All work occurs on the Grand Valley Ranger District (Mesa County).

General Work Location

The project is located on the Grand Valley Ranger District of the GMUG National Forest, in the northeaster portion of the Grand Mesa.

The Cheney Invasives project is located on the Cheney Grazing Allotment of the Grand Valley Ranger District. The Cheney allotment is accessed from Collbran, CO via East

64.6 then left onto 330E then straight on NFSR 270 and finally a left on NFSR 271. For further direction refer to the attached ‘Cheney Allotment’ map.

Time Limit

The Contractor will have 30 days to complete this task from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Specifications and Drawings

Will be included in Contract documents, or as staked, flagged, or identified in the field by the District Invasive Species Coordinator.

Contractors Task List

Tasks to be performed include:

• GPS mapping of weed treatment sites.

• Apply herbicide to identified invasive noxious weeds.

• Monitor treatments to provide efficacy.

Cheney Invasives FY23 GMUG NATIONAL FOREST – Grand Valley Ranger District

Element Description and Maps

All work areas are along NFSR 271 and ATV Trail 527. Work areas 1-4 are located on ATV Trail 527 and are limited to 50 inch width vehicles. Work areas 5-9 are located on NFSR 271 and open to full size vehicles.

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