B08_-_SOW_aerialspraying_2022.pdf

Texas Chenier Plain NWR Complex, Anahuac, TX

Fixed-wing aircraft aerial herbicide application 2022/2023

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1 SUMMARY

A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK REQUIRED IN THIS CONTRACT: The Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2 requires the following professional herbicide application services:

1. Using a fixed-wing aircraft, strategically apply approved herbicides to invasive and noxious plant species during specified times on Anahuac and McFaddin National Wildlife Refuges.

B. WORK LOCATION: The work site is located within the management unit boundaries of

Anahuac and McFaddin National Wildlife Refuges. Exact treatment locations will be determined annually and are dependent on vegetative growth and environmental factors such as rainfall, wind, and temperature.

C. REFUGE CONTACT INFORMATION:

1. The Refuge Complex Biologist, Joseph Marty, can be contacted at telephone number

409-267-3337.

Fixed-wing aircraft aerial herbicide application

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2 PROFESSIONAL HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES:

Provide a full range of professional herbicide application services to transport, mix, and spray/apply specified herbicides within a 48-hour notice within specified (polygons) areas to control invasive and noxious plant species.

A. Contractor and equipment shall be capable of the following requirements:

1. Be able to transport chemical in approved containers

2. Be capable of mixing chemical in approved containers to supply aircraft

3. Be capable of aerially applying via fix-wing aircraft, Glyphosate and Diquat, and a mixture of Glyphosate and Diquat.

4. Be able to strategically spray ditches and canals with widths as narrow as 8 feet.

a. Must work closely with complex biologist to discuss options and select optimal conditions to avoid chemical drift.

5. Aircraft must be equipped with GPS.

6. Respond to request to apply herbicides within 48-hours.

2.2 PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Professional services shall include but not limited to the following:

1. Mixing of Glyphosate, Diquat, and Surfactant in approved container, with pump capable of filling and refilling an aircraft.

2. An aircraft with a spray system capable of spraying ditches and canals as narrow as 8 feet.

3. Application of specified herbicides within specified polygons. Herbicide and polygons will be provided by the Fish and Wildlife Service.

4. Ability to respond to request for herbicide application with 48 hours.

5. Apply specified herbicides, via fixed-wing aircraft on approximately 1,500 acres.

2.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

A. Performance time begins the day after the receipt of the Notice of Award. The performance time is estimated to end on September 30,2023

2.4 DELIVERABLES

A. Project Deliverables shall consist of the following:

1) Applying glyphosate, diquat, and surfactant on approximately 1,500 acres, annually within specified polygons on Anahuac and McFaddin National Wildlife Refuges.

B. GENERAL DELIVERABLE INFORMATION:

1. Probable Project Cost Estimates:

a. Shall be prepared in Excel Format.

b. Cost Estimate Item to be included:

1) Equipment Description

Fixed-wing aircraft aerial herbicide application

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2) Quantity (Number of Acres)

3) Cost per Acre to spray

4) Labor Cost per hour (if applicable)

5) Misc. cost (if applicable)

6) Total cost

c. Email both Excel file and PDF format file

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