Scope of work for herbicide spraying-FY2025.pdf

FISHING ACCESS HERBICIDE TREATMENTS

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all required supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the services described to aquatic herbicide control., complying with any necessary external agency inspections/requirements to include but not limited to the following items and comply with all federal, state, and local governmental laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. All work will be completed in a workmanlike manner consistent with customary industry practices. Contractor shall ensure that the jobsite is cleaned up, and dispose of any debris at the end of every workday. All itemized scope items below are by contractor unless noted otherwise.

Work to include but is not limited to the following:

1) This Project is for a TWICE yearly spraying of Aquatic Herbicide Control for 8 (eight) separate fishing and boating areas for District 2 (Northwest Ohio) of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

2) Initial spraying will be at end of September 2024, and second spraying will be approximately 2nd or 3rd week of May 2025.

3) Contractor will be required to provide MSDS and photo of labels from product to be used.

4) These areas requiring aquatic herbicide spraying are wetland areas. No toxic or non-approved herbicides will be allowed. Aquatic Wildlife, Natural Wildlife and adjoining properties will be always protected. Any damages to adjoining properties will result in termination of Contract and repair/replacement costs of damages will be sole responsibility of Contractor.

5) Access to 2 (two) or more properties will require egress through Private Property areas. These areas will require Authorization from Property Owners. Proper signage will/may be required to signify spraying is in progress. All contractors will be required to include in their bids, type, brand, amounts and generic and/or registered names of material used. Some approved Aquatic Herbicides allowed are, but not limited to: Rodeo, Glyphosates, Diquat Dibromide, and other similar approved agents. ALL materials used MUST be approved by ODNR before usage.

6) There are (eight) aerial photos showing the exact locations. In those 8 photos, areas requiring spraying are designated in Yellow Lines.

7) Several areas may require use of small off-road vehicles (such as 4x4 or atv type vehicles/equipment) with spray tanks/hoses attached to allow access to certain areas. Some areas may require hand-held spraying devices to reach more difficult spraying areas. Some areas have easy access and others will be quite difficult. It is HIGHLY recommended that all Contractors visit the sites with or without Div. of Wildlife personnel prior to bidding.

8) The 8 (eight) areas requiring spraying are scattered across 4 (four) counties, including: Sandusky, Ottawa, Erie and Lucas. If contract is awarded, dates and approximate times of spraying will be required to be provided to ODNR and Project Manager.

9) Any accidental spills of ANY materials must be reported to Project Manager immediately. This includes but is not limited to: Aquatic Herbicides, gasoline or petroleum products needed for equipment usage, and/or any other chemical agents which may be used on any areas other than those designated.

10) Several areas DO NOT have physical addresses. All areas have ODNR Signage at locations. It is HIGHLY recommended that all contractors map out areas to be treated.

11) The area names and description of treatment needed is provided below:

12) Resthaven Wildlife Area Pond #8, 2402 SR 269, Castalia OH. Vegetation control on Riprap (man-made rock wall) around entire pond. This area id approximately 15’ (fifteen feet) wide and approximately 2 (two) miles in length.

13) Sandusky Bay Bridge Access Area, 5173 E Bayshore Rd, Port Clinton OH. Along guardrails of Entire access area. Approximately 3’ (three feet) outside guardrail and along access road. Aquatic Herbicide and Residual Herbicide to be used in conjunction with normal systemic herbicides. Area is approximately 3’ (three feet) wide and approximately 9600’ (nine thousand six hundred feet) in length.

14) Dempsey Access Area, 9000 E Bayshore Rd, Lakeside, OH. Fence Line on Western Property line will require spraying of materials on fence and approximately 2’ (two feet) on BOTH sides of Fence Line. Area is approximately 400’ (four hundred feet) in length. Plus, shoreline area near boat docks. This area is approximately 100’ (one hundred feet) in length.

15) Mazurik Access and Boat Launch Area, 8975 North Shore Rd, Danbury Twp, OH. Vegetation control along western fence line. This area will be accessed via paved driveway belonging to private Condo Complex on western boundary. This will require spraying of materials on ODNR Property ONLY. Care must be taken to prevent damage to Condo Complex Property. Area to be controlled is approximately 10’ (ten feet) wide by 1300’ (thirteen hundred feet) in length. Also, in this area, all shoreline area including Riprap and paved water access areas will be treated with Aquatic Herbicides. This area will be an additional approximate 200’ (two hundred feet) in length.

16) Portage River Access, 262 W Lakeshore Dr, Port Clinton, OH. This area will require hand-held spraying devices and crossing of stream/ditch on foot to access fence line area. Part of area requiring treatment DOES NOT have fence. Care must be taken to control usage of materials in this area. Some of this area will/may have standing shallow water. This location will require spraying on 1’ (one foot) on private property side of fence and approximately 2’-3’ (two feet-three feet) of spraying on ODNR property which lies between the fence line and the ditch. This area is approximately 3000’ (three thousand feet) in length. Plus, an additional 300’ (three hundred feet) of fence line on the south side of the access road.

17) Toussaint River Access Area, 1.7 miles (one and seven tenths’ miles) South of State Route 2 on State Route 19 in Ottawa County. This area will require treatment of access road and river. Total area to be covered is approximately 3’ x 600’ (three feet x six hundred feet) along access road and approximately 6’ x 300’ (six feet x three hundred feet) along river.

19) Turtle Creek Fishing Access Area, State Route 2, Oak Harbor OH, 43449. Vegetation control along Access road. Most vegetation in this area is Reed Grass (phragmites)and/or similar foliage. Area is approximately 8’ (eight feet) wide and approximately 1000’ (one thousand feet) in length.

20) Metzgers Marsh Access area, 12235 Bono Rd, Curtice OH (Lucas County). This area will require weed control on ENTIRE access road from boat ramp to fishing pier. This includes but is not limited to: entire Rip-Rap section to water level on canal side of road (west Side) and approximately 2’-3’ (two feet-three feet) on the marsh side (east side) of access road. Length of total area is approximately 12,500’ (twelve thousand five hundred feet).

21) Please note: some of these areas are natural and man-made wetlands. Public usage of these areas will require contractor to use proper equipment and materials as to not harm vehicles, persons, animals, objects or other properties that may be present during spraying. PPE-Personal Protection Equipment, proper protective attire and all necessary materials and equipment, Material Safety Data Sheets, and notification of days/hours worked are responsibility of contractor.

General Requirements:

1. The work hours for this project may be limited to Monday through Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM, no access to facility during holidays and weekends, unless noted otherwise or approved by the Owner.

2. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local codes throughout the duration of this project including but not limited to the IBC, ADA, and OSHA.

3. Contractor proposals will need to be honored by the contractor for 90 days after due date.

Dempsey Access Ottawa County

Portage River Access Ottawa County