Weeds_Survey_treat__DetailedSpecs_05042015.docx

SECTION C

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

HERBICIDE APPLICATION

Items 1-9

1. Approximate Acreage: The survey area is approximately 3,000 acres. It is anticipated that the total treated (sprayed) area will be up to 10% of the total area. If the project requires more than 300 acres to be treated, a stop work order will be issued to determine how the government will proceed. Grid surveys are required at 50 yard spacing between ATV’s/UTV’s or by foot with 100% coverage of project boundary. Herbicide treatment on all plants discovered is required.

2. Location of Work Site as Shown on Work Location Maps: The project is located in the southern end of the 2012 Coxs Well Fire. The location is approximately 30-33 miles south of Arco, Idaho or 30-34 miles northeast of Minidoka, Idaho. The project is solely on BLM-administered land.

3. Requirements of Equipment to be supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract. Contractor will be required to stage along roadsides or pull-out areas void of tall vegetation. Contractor needs to be cautious of ATV/UTV muffler in tall vegetation when stopped. ATV’s/UTV’s must have spark arrestor installed and have current registration with the State of Idaho. Work crews will be required to carry fire suppression tools when travelling cross-country including a shovel, bladder bag and an ABC fire extinguisher. Immediately notify Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center (208) 524-7600 if fire is started or discovered. Idaho Fire Restrictions Plan will be followed.

4. Work Crew Requirements: Work crew for handling and mixing of chemical and loading equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor. Work crews should be well trained in noxious weed identification specifically, rush skeletonweed in all stages of development.

5. Herbicide: Herbicides will be stored in the Idaho Falls BLM yard and then taken to a location nearest to the project site that will be mutually agreed on by BLM and the contractor. This site will be identified on the location maps once agreed on by both the Government and the contractor. Initial herbicide amount supplied with additional herbicide delivered by the Government with two business day notice. Return any un-used herbicide concentration to Idaho Falls BLM facility upon project completion. Contractor required to mix only the herbicide amount needed for the day of applications. Disposal of mixed herbicide is the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor required to have locked storage for herbicide concentrate containers and keep herbicide locked-up while unattended. The capacity of the locked storage should be large enough for 25 gallons of herbicide in 2.5 gallon individual containers. Contractor is responsible for any/all spill occurrences. Contractor is required to immediately notify COR if spill occurs on BLM land.

6. Kind of Chemical: Picloram + 2, 4-D. Trade names; Tordon 22K, Picloram 22K, Outpost 22K, 2,4-D Amine 4, Alligare 2,4-D Amine. Herbicide will be provided by the Government.

7. Rate of Application: Recommended 1 quart of picloram per acre + 1 pint of 2,4-D per acre and 15-25 gallons of water per acre. Hand or spot applications on single plant sites and boom or hand applications on all infestations discovered will be required.

8. GPS:

Trimble GPS units are required and need to have data dictionary capabilities. Data dictionary will be provided to the contractor at contractor/contracting officer meeting.

Contractor required to map polygons around treated areas >0.5-acre and point locations <0.5-acre and all areas discovered. GPS lines will be recorded where surveys are conducted at all times of survey operations. GPS data will be recorded in UTM NAD 1983 Zone 12N and submit uncorrected GPS files to the COR upon project completion.

9. Remarks and Other Requirements: Surveys and treatments will begin the first week of August and continue until all areas are surveyed/sprayed. Hand or spot applications on single plant sites and boom or hand applications on all infestations discovered will be required. Apply Picloram+2, 4-D in accordance with these specifications, the Detailed Specifications in this contract, and the Herbicide Label. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator. BLM pesticide application records need to be filled out daily within 24 hours of application and submitted to USFO at completion of project. BLM pesticide application records will be provided by the Government at contractor/contracting officer meeting.