B08_-_CSNWR_Scope_of_Work_2026_Understory_Control.pdf
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This is a Scope of Work for herbicide application services at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in McBee, South Carolina. The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified contractor to perform understory woody vegetation reduction across 396 total acres during the performance period of August 15 through October 30, 2026. The contractor must be registered in SAM.gov and invoice through an Internet Payment Platform (IPP), with payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT).
The project encompasses two treatment areas with distinct chemical prescriptions. Treatment Area 1 consists of 154 acres requiring foliar broadcast application of Triclopyr (XRT) at 80 oz per acre combined with surfactant (32 oz MSO and 32 oz LI700 per acre). Treatment Area 2 encompasses 242 acres requiring Imazapyr (AC) at 16 oz per acre, Glyphosate (≥41% active ingredient) at 128 oz per acre, and surfactant (32 oz MSO per acre). The contractor must supply all chemicals, labor, transportation, equipment, supplies, and supervision. Applications must be performed using a modified skidder and conducted during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with prior refuge contact required. Key contractor responsibilities include equipment calibration prior to application, maintaining chemical spill kits and absorbent pads, preventing forest fires, adhering to South Carolina's Best Management Practices for Forestry, protecting all refuge wildlife, preventing litter and contamination, and removing all equipment from the refuge within three days of final closeout inspection. Quotations should be provided on a per-acre basis for each treatment area. Interested bidders are encouraged to schedule site visits with Refuge Forester Justin Smith at (843) 307-8083 or justin_smith@fws.gov before submitting quotations.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge 23734 Hwy 1
McBee, SC 29101
Scope of Work
Herbicide Application for Forestry Project
1.0 General
The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, McBee, SC, is seeking a qualified contractor for the Scope of Work outlined below. Performance period is August 15 through October 30, 2026.
The successful bidder must be registered in SAM.gov (there is no charge to register) and invoice through an Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Payment will be via EFT (electronic funds transfer).
Interested Bidders are encouraged to schedule a site visit with the Refuge Forester, Monday- Friday, 8:00a.m. 4:00 p.m. before providing a quotation. Please contact Justin Smith at (843)307-8083 or via email: justin_smith@fws.gov .
2.0 Purpose and Specifications
The purpose of this action is to enhance understory herbaceous vegetation by eliminating all undesirable woody hardwood vegetation, particularly scrub oak (turkey oak). Herbicide damage to residual hardwoods and pines shall be avoided.
Understory woody vegetation reduction will be accomplished by applying a foliar broadcast treatment application to all undesirable woody vegetation. Applications are to be made by modified skidder to control target vegetation. All herbicide specimen labels, and specified rates below shall be followed.
The Contractor shall supply all chemicals, labor, transportation, supplies, supervision, and equipment to accomplish the work described above.
mailto:justin_smith@fws.gov
Herbicide Rates to be used per acre
Treatment Area 1- 154 acres Chemical prescription Triclopyr(XRT)..……….…..80 oz per acre Surfactant…………………..32 oz MSO & 32 oz LI700
Treatment Area 2- 242 acres Chemical prescription Imazapyr (AC)………….…16 oz per acre Glyphosate (≥41% ai)……128 oz per acre Surfactant………………….32 oz MSO
Prior to application, the successful bidder and the refuge representative will conduct a coordination meeting to ensure the herbicide application area is clearly defined and understood, and that job expectations are clearly defined.
2.1 Project Location
This project consists of two areas located on Carolina Sandhills NWR. Area one is located just east of the Refuge headquarters on Hwy 1, approximately 3 miles northeast of McBee. Area 2 is located off Wire Road, approximately 3 miles northwest of McBee. From McBee take Hwy 151 north 3 miles to Wire road. Follow Wire Road east ¼ mile to management road RT 10. See attached maps for further locations.
2.2 Contractor Responsibilities
1. The Refuge Forester or agent must be contacted prior to beginning work.
2. All operations shall be conducted during daylight hours Monday through Friday.
Permission may be granted on a case-by-case basis for conducting operations on holidays or weekends.
3. All refuge wildlife is protected. No type of wildlife will be harmed or harassed.
4. Littering in any manner on the refuge is a violation of Federal Regulations. The entire work area shall be kept free of all forms of litter at all times. Specific attention shall be given to proper storage, maintenance and clean-up of petroleum based products.
5. Vehicles and other equipment will be operated in a safe manner. All state and county laws shall be adhered to.
6. Ensure the application area is clearly defined and understood. Only designated areas within the project area are to be sprayed. No activity is to occur outside of project area without prior approval.
7. Equipment is calibrated prior to application to ensure specified rates are applied.
8. Herbicide spillage will be avoided. Chemical spill kits shall be available during applications. Absorbent pads shall be used where tanks are filled to catch any spillage.
If spillage over 1 gallon occurs the contractor shall notify the refuge immediately. The contractor will be responsible for removing all contaminated materials and disposing of properly.
9. The permittee and employees will take all precautions to prevent forest fires. No open burning is permitted on the Refuge. If a fire does occur immediately call 911 and Refuge contact to report wildfire.
10. South Carolina’s Best Management Practices for Forestry will be followed as mandatory practices.
11. The Refuge Forester shall have authority to temporarily close all or part of the operation during inclement weather, a period of high fire danger, refuge hunts, safety reasons or any other reason deemed necessary.
12. All equipment will be removed from refuge property within 3 days of completing final closeout inspection by Refuge Forester.
3.0 Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
In addition to requirements of these specifications, the contractor shall be responsible for meeting all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations, codes and similar requirements in relation to safety, personal protection, environmental, and transportation compliance with the Statement of Work.
CSNWR Understory Control 396 acres
Attn: Justin Smith (justin_smith@fws.gov ) Fax: 843-335-8406 Mailing Address: 23734 Hwy 1, McBee, SC 29101
Vendor: ____________________________________________________________ (Company Name)
(Address)
(City, ST, Zip)
(Phone)
UEI: ____________________________________________________________
(Unique Entity Identifier- assigned during SAM Registration Process)
Contact: ____________________________________________________________ (Name)
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________
Quotation Amount Per Acre:
Treatment Area 1- 154 acres Per Acre Quote: .
Triclopyr(XRT)..……….…..80 oz per acre Surfactant…………………..32 oz MSO & 32 oz LI700 per acre
Treatment Area 2- 242 acres Per Acre Quote: .
Imazapyr (AC)………….…16 oz per acre Glyphosate (≥41% ai)……128 oz per acre Surfactant………………….32 oz MSO per acre
Quotation Expiration: ____________________________________________________
Other Terms (if any): _____________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________ mailto:justin_smith@fws.gov
Treatment Area Photos
Taken June 18, 2026
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