Attachment A.pdf

This is an Area Specific Maps attachment related to a herbicide application contract opportunity in South Carolina, specifically for Manchester State Forest and related properties under the state's forestry management program. The attachment provides five detailed reference maps designating specific application areas within Manchester State Forest where herbicide site preparation is required. Maps 1, 2, and 3 identify areas requiring herbicide treatment on recently harvested stands, while Maps 4 and 5 designate areas needing herbicide application to restart previously planted stands. These maps serve as the geographic and spatial framework for bidders to understand the scope and location of work required under the contract, enabling contractors to accurately assess the treatment areas and prepare cost estimates based on acreage and site conditions.

The maps function as essential reference documents for contractors bidding on the herbicide application work, establishing clear boundaries and identifying treatment priorities across multiple stands within the state forest. By providing detailed area-specific mapping, the contracting agency enables bidders to conduct accurate site assessments and submit competitive, site-appropriate proposals for the chemical application services. The distinction between recently harvested stands and previously planted stands requiring restart treatment indicates varied herbicide application approaches and potentially different chemical requirements depending on site conditions and reforestation objectives.