Attachment 5 West Muddy_Invasive sFY23.pdf

Scope of Work

Description of Tasks

The work associated with this project involves the identification, treatment, and mapping of existing weed populations along NFSR#265 of the Paonia Ranger District (Illustrated on the attached Maps). The areas include 10 miles of roadside invasives treatment up to 30 feet from each shoulder.

The following species have been identified in these areas: Scentless chamomile, Canada thistle, Oxeye daisy, Sulfur cinquefoil, and Hounds tongue.

All work occurs on the Paonia Ranger District (Delta County).

General Work Location

The project is located on the Paonia Ranger District of the GMUG National Forest.

The project is located north of Paonia, CO. Access to the work area can be achieved by traveling Northwest along R 133 from Paonia, CO. Turning left from onto NFSR#265.

Traveling approximately 3.5 miles to the GMUG Forest Boundary. The work area begins at the forest Boundary, along NFSR 265 Traveling northwest for 10 miles until the intersection of NFSR265 and NFSR 701 have been met.

Time Limit

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

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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

West Muddy Invasives FY23 GMUG NATIONAL FOREST – Paonia Ranger District

Maps

Work Area

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West Muddy Invasives FY23 GMUG NATIONAL FOREST – Paonia Ranger District