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SOLICITATION NO: 140L2621Q0043

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INFORMATION TO PROSPECTIVE QUOTERS

This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation number 140L2621Q0043. This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2021-05. This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 15112. The Small Business Annual Receipts for the preceding three (3) fiscal years does not exceed $8.0 Million.

No Site Visit will be held

Due Date: July 21, 2021, at 10:00 am MDT. Quotes will be accepted via Email at pfort@blm.gov. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at https://www.sam.gov.

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See FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items

The overall proposal shall consist of a completed Standard Form 1449, completed Bid Schedule, and a detailed work plan that demonstrates the capability to meet the technical aptitude of the Statement of work.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: Solicitation/Contract Form See Standard Form 1449

Section 2: Contract Clauses 18

Section 3: List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments 32

Section 4: Solicitation Provisions 37

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SECTION 1: BID SCHEDULE

Offerors are to complete Block 17a and blocks 30 - 31 of the SF-1449.

2021 IFD HERBICIDE APPLICATION

Line Item Number Description Estimated

Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Total Cost

0001A Big Desert Fuel Break Chemical Application of Tebuthiuron 20P 1,554 Acres $ $

0001B Big Desert Chemical Tebuthiuron 20P (3 lb./ac. Rate) 1,750* Pounds $ $

0002A Grassy Ridge Fire Chemical Application 7,100 Acre $ $

0002B Grassy Ridge Chemical Imazapic 444 Gallons $ $

0003A Curlew Fuel Break Chemical Application of Tebuthiuron 20P 1,923 Acres $ $

0003B Curlew Chemical Tebuthiuron 20P (5 lb./ac. Rate) 9,615 Pounds $ $

CHEMICAL APPLICATION - TOTAL $

NOTE: THIS SOLICITATION IS “ALL OR NONE”

*The government will furnish 117 bags (2,925 lbs.) of Tebuthiuron 20P for the Big Desert application. The remaining 70 bags (1,750 lbs.) will need to be furnished by the contractor.

Chemical Application Total Estimated Acres: 10,577 Approximate Start Date: 09/14/2021 to 10/13/2021 Performance Time: 11 days of actual spraying

1,554 acres will be at a rate of 3 pounds/acre of Tebuthiuron 20P.

7,100 acres will be at a rate of 8 ounces/acre of Imazapic. Carrier (water) will be at the three (3) gallon rate.

1,923 acres will be at a rate of 5 pounds/acre of Tebuthiuron 20P.

If not all the chemical is applied, the unused chemical will become the property of the Government.

Contractor will be paid for all chemical purchased.

During application, desert roads may not be passable due to muddy or wet conditions.

Contractor will be required to start work within three days after being notified by the Contracting

Officer Representative.

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS - HERBICIDE APPLICATION

Item # 0001A & 0001B Big Desert Fuel Breaks Tebuthiuron 20P Application

1. Approximate Acreage: 1,554 acres

2. Location of Work Site as shown on Work Location Maps: The Big Desert Fuel Break project area is located approximately 20 miles south of Arco, Idaho in Blaine and Butte Counties. The project will be implemented along 64 miles of desert roads located on federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office, Idaho Falls District, and several interior private parcels.

The topography of the project area consists of gently rolling lava plains with associated basalt bluffs and desert playas. Elevations range from 4,700 feet to over 5,550 feet above sea level at the top of Split Top Butte.

3. Performance Times Allowed: 3 days of Actual Spraying

Detailed Specifications for Tebuthiuron 20P Application

1. Requirements of Equipment to be supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

2. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area, federal, state or private land, shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the contractor.

3. Work Crew Requirements: Work crew for handling and mixing of chemical and loading equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor.

4. Chemicals and Adjuvant to be furnished by the Contractor: Tebuthiuron 20P by Alligare, LLC

5. Kind of Chemicals and Adjuvant Requested: Tebuthiuron 20P:

Tebuthiuron 20P by Alligare, LLC in 25-pound bags (Supplied by the Government)

6. Chemical to be furnished by Government: 2,925 pounds of Tebuthiuron 20P (Two pallets)

7. Location of Chemical to be furnished by the Government: Upper Snake Field Office, 1405 Hollipark Dr., Idaho Falls, ID 83401

8. Rate of Application: 3.0 pounds of Tebuthiuron 20P per acre.

9. Remarks and Other Requirements: The application will be paralleling improved and unimproved roads. A treatment area of 200 feet wide (100 feet either side of road) is the requirement. Due to the contour of the roads and the inability of certain equipment to precisely apply chemical to the 100-foot treatment area, some incidental application to the roadways may occur during application. However, the intent of the application is to treat the vegetated areas adjacent to the roadways, and direct application to roads should be minimized. Every effort must be made by the applicator to ensure that a majority of the chemical is applied to the target vegetation within the treatment areas. The timing of the treatment will need to be kept flexible in order to maximize the effects of the chemical. Apply the granular herbicide in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume.

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Item # 0002A & 0002B Grassy Ridge Fire Imazapic Application

1. Approximate Acreage: 7,100 acres

2. Location of Work Site as shown on Work Location Maps: The Grassy Ridge project area is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Dubois, Idaho in Fremont and Clark Counties. The project will be implemented on federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office, Idaho Falls District. The topography of the project area consists of gently rolling lava plains with associated basalt bluffs and desert playas. Elevations at the treatment site range from 4,550 to 4,790 feet.

3. Performance Times Allowed: 3 days of Actual Spraying

Detailed Specifications for Grassy Ridge Fire Imazapic Application

1. Requirements of Equipment to be supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

2. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area, federal, state or private land, shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the contractor.

3. Work Crew Requirements: Work crew for handling and mixing of chemical and loading equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor.

4. Chemicals and Adjuvant to be furnished by the Contractor: The Contractor shall be responsible for purchasing, securing, and providing the chemicals and adjuvant for this contract. The chemical to be used is Imazapic. All chemicals shall be purchased in 1.0- or 2.5-gallon jugs. Government will pay the Contractor for chemicals and adjuvant once an invoice is provided to the Government.

5. Kind of Chemicals and Adjuvant Requested: Imazapic:

Panoramic 2SL by Alligare, LLC or Plateau® by BASF or Imazapic 2SL by Nufarm

The chemical(s) and adjuvant(s) are on the BLM’s approved herbicide and adjuvant lists. The chemical(s) are rangeland approved.

6. Chemical to be furnished by Government: N/A

7. Location of Chemical to be furnished by the Government: N/A

8. Rate of Application: 8.0 ounces of Imazapic per acre 3.0 gallons of water carrier.

9. Remarks and Other Requirements: The timing of the treatment will need to be kept flexible in order to maximize the effects of the chemicals. Apply the spray solution in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator.

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Item # 0003A & 0003B Curlew Fuel Breaks Tebuthiuron 20P Application

1. Approximate Acreage: 1,923 acres

2. Location of Work Site as shown on Work Location Maps: The Curlew Fuel Break project area is located approximately ten miles southeast of Juniper, Idaho in Cassia and Oneida Counties near the Idaho/Utah border. The project will be implemented within the Black Pine area located on federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Pocatello Field Office, Idaho Falls District, and on two section corners of federal land administered by the Sawtooth National Forest. The topography of the project area consists of gently rolling lava plains with associated basalt bluffs and desert playas.

Elevations at the treatment site range from 4,600 to 5,600 feet.

3. Performance Times Allowed: 5 days of Actual Spraying

Detailed Specifications for Tebuthiuron 20P Application

1. Requirements of Equipment to be supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

2. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area, federal, state, or private land, shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the contractor.

3. Work Crew Requirements: Work crew for handling and mixing of chemical and loading equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor.

4. Chemicals and Adjuvant to be furnished by the Contractor: 9,615 pounds of Tebuthiuron 20P

5. Kind of Chemicals and Adjuvant Requested: Tebuthiuron 20P:

Tebuthiuron 20P by Alligare, LLC in 25-pound bags (Supplied by the Contractor)

6. Chemical to be Furnished by Government: N/A

7. Location of Chemical to be furnished by the Government: N/A

8. Rate of Application: 5.0 pounds of Tebuthiuron 20P per acre.

9. Remarks and Other Requirements: The application will be paralleling improved and unimproved roads. A treatment area of 300 feet wide (150 feet either side of road) is the requirement. Due to the contour of the roads and the inability of certain equipment to precisely apply chemical to the 100-foot treatment area, some incidental application to the roadways may occur during application. However, the intent of the application is to treat the vegetated areas adjacent to the roadways, and direct application to roads should be minimized. Every effort must be made by the applicator to ensure that a majority of the chemical is applied to the target vegetation within the treatment areas. The timing of the treatment will need to be kept flexible in order to maximize the effects of the chemical. Apply the granular herbicide in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume.

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT - HERBICIDE APPLICATION

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The purpose of this contract is to secure services for herbicide application. There are six (6) line items for this contract. Three (3) for chemical application and three (3) for chemicals to be supplied. The line items identified as Chemicals will be supplied by the Contractor. If not all the chemical is applied, the unused chemical will become the property of the Government. The Contractor shall furnish chemicals (see Detailed Specifications item # 5, Kind of Chemicals and Adjuvant Requested), all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals; and perform all work necessary to complete applications, in accordance with these specifications, the Detailed Specifications in this contract, and the Herbicide Label(s).

1.2 The Contractor’s applicators shall hold a current Idaho Professional Applicator License in the Agricultural Pesticide Category. The Government will inspect each applicator for their current Idaho Professional Applicator’s License in the Agricultural Pesticide Category before work on this contract.

1.3 Contractor should plan accordingly for labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals; and perform all work necessary to complete application

1.4 The Contractor shall stop operation if inclement weather conditions (wind or rain) occur during the spraying operation. (See section 5.0 Execution of Work)

1.5 Applicator Logs

A. The Contractor shall maintain a daily written log.

B. This log or record shall be signed by the applicator operator and turned into the Project Inspector (PI) upon completion of the contract.

1.6 The Government will pay for treatment spraying by the acre upon submission of proper invoices, after acreage is determined to have been sprayed by using the computer-generated shapefile from a GPS Differential Guidance System, and a flow control report is given to the Government for verification of the correct carrier rate was applied.

1.7 The Contractor shall conduct herbicide spraying procedures safely and in accordance with the Label restrictions of the herbicide and the herbicide application restrictions of the State of Idaho. (See Section

7.0 - Safety).

1.8 The Contractor shall follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for application of herbicides (if applicable).

1.9 The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the herbicide label instructions.

1.10 The Government will have the option to inspect the Contractor's equipment and work before, during, and after completion of this contract.

2.0 LOCATIONS

2.1 The Government will provide work location maps for the site that is to be treated with herbicide.

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2.2 Work sites will NOT be marked by the Government with flagging.

2.3 The Government will provide GPS perimeter data of the boundaries of all sites that are to be treated with herbicides.

3.0 CHEMICALS

3.1 The Contractor will supply all herbicides necessary, except for the Tebuthiuron 20P which will be supplied by the government, to complete the specifications of this contract.

3.2 Chemical herbicide application rates for selected species are listed in the detailed instructions. The contractor shall adhere to the application rate the Government has determined for each site. The rate will be within the product labels rate.

3.3 Adjuvants

A. Drift agents WILL be used for all liquid aerial applications. If a drift control additive is used, read and carefully observe the cautionary statements and all other information appearing on the additive label. The Contractor shall provide the drift agent for all liquid applications. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. If the Government desires that dye be used for marking sprayed areas, it will be provided by the Government.

C. All drift agents and dyes shall be handled as chemicals. (See Section 7.0 - Safety).

D. No additional payment will be made to the Contractor for the use of Contractor furnished drift agents or Government-Furnished dyes. These expenses shall be included in the unit price bid per acre for herbicide spraying.

E. If a surfactant is identified under the Detailed Specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible for supplying and properly mixing the surfactant to label specifications.

4.0 EQUIPMENT

4.1 General: The Contractor shall spray designated areas in conformance with these specifications, the Detailed Specifications, and the herbicide label. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish chemicals, equipment, labor, supplies, and materials required to complete the job. The Contractor shall furnish properly equipped equipment with applicators experienced in applying herbicides in rough featureless terrain. The Contractor shall service and repair their equipment as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress on work. Contractor is responsible for all costs incidental to equipment move-in and move-out associated with the project.

4.2 Equipment

A. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient equipment to satisfactorily spray the designated areas in the time specified as required in the Detailed Specifications. Equipment shall be capable of traveling at moderate speed to give proper control and distribution of herbicide. Equipment shall have communications with the Government by using radio frequencies designated by the Project Inspector. Contract will not commence until radio communication is established.

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B. Base of Operations: The Contractor shall provide such loading facilities as may be required for competent performance of contract. If loading sites are described in the Detailed Specifications or shown on the Work Location Map, the Government makes no warranty as to their availability or condition. Use of any loading area shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the Contractor, and the Government shall not be held responsible for any loss, mishap, or accident due to conditions of any loading facility used. Any applicable fees for loading facilities are the responsibility of the Contractor. If Contractor wishes to use BLM land, this must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or Project Inspector. The Contractor shall provide appropriate warning signs for traffic if roads are used as loading sites.

C. Dust Abatement: Any material used for dust abatement, other than water, shall be approved by the COR prior to use.

D. Flight Hazards: If Contractor aircraft(s) are utilized, hazards such as the presence of power lines or anemometer towers on the work site are the responsibility of the Contractor to identify. All appropriate precautions shall be taken by the Contractor. Flight hazards which have been identified by the Government in the Detailed Specifications or Work Location Maps may not be the only hazards present at the work sites and it is the Contractor's responsibility to check all work sites for flight or other hazards.

4.3 Spray Equipment

A. Spray Tanks: Spray solutions of the product shall be mixed, stored and applied using only stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined steel containers.

B. Spray Nozzles: Contractor shall furnish a nozzle type that is designated for the intended application. Refer to the Label for proper nozzles to comply with Drift Management Section.

C. Booms: Contractor shall furnish non-rust booms. The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor if aircraft is utilized.

4.4 Work Crew

A. Applicators: Shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall meet certification requirements of Idaho Regulations for this type of work. Applicators must hold a current Commercial Agricultural Operating certificate.

B. Work Crew: Shall be furnished by the Contractor for handling and mixing the herbicide and loading the equipment. Mixers and Loaders shall hold a Mixer/Loader certification of training.

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified mechanics for maintenance of equipment and shall furnish all fuel, oil, and service required for operation of equipment and vehicles. All expenses relating to maintenance and operation of equipment shall be included in the unit price bid per acre for herbicide spraying.

4.5 Project Layout

A. Requirement: Contractor shall be required to utilize a Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS) for electronic Navigation. System must be capable of utilizing ArcMap or ARC- INFO shape files created by the government and given to the Contractor on a USB Thumb Drive or by email.

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B. Ground flaggers and an auto-flagger system (if aircraft is utilized) can supplement the DGPS system, but not substitute for it.

4.6 Differentially Corrected Global Positioning System (DGPS)

A. Tracking/Guidance: DGPS is required for tracking, and data collection. The Contractor shall provide all guidance equipment, materials, computers, printers, personnel, and services required for the system to be used. The system shall be sufficiently sensitive to provide immediate deviation indications (real-time).

The DGPS system must be capable of determining a differentially corrected location with an error of no more than one to two meters in the horizontal plane. The guidance system shall be capable of updating current position at a rate of a minimum of one time per second. Differential correction must cover the complete operational area. During operation, differentially corrected signal must be accurately recorded at least 90% of the operational time. Differential correction may be, provided by a portable differential station, FM radio fixed towers, or satellite.

Software provided with DGPS must be designed for parallel offset in increments equal to the assigned swath width of the application equipment

4.7 Equipment Requirements:

A. Software: Software provided with DGPS must be designed for parallel offset in increments equal to the assigned swath width of the application equipment.

B. Project Log: Must be capable of a minimum rate of one-second logging intervals. Full record includes position, time altitude, speed, track, application system on/off, job name/number, and differential correction status. The computer program must be capable of calculating and show total acres treated during the flight, and capable of downloading to a computer for analysis and review. The project log must show and differentiate between spray-on and spray-off when viewed on a computer monitor or printer. Export files of each project log shall be provided and must be compatible with ArcMap or ARC-INFO GIS system on a USB Thumb Drive. The Contractor shall provide software that is compatible, and which will enable the files to convert into viewable files for ArcMap or ARC-INFO GIS.

The contractor must, upon request by the COR or Project Inspector, be able to supply project log data on a USB Thumb Drive for review at any time during the contract. The Contract will not be considered complete until the data has been reviewed and deemed complete with no skips in the treated areas. The Contractor shall provide a map with project log data at the end of each day’s application.

The DGPS system must be capable of zooming in on any portion of the treatment to view a specific area with greater detail.

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C. Hardware:

1. Visual Display Monitor and Control Keypad: (1) Capable of displaying swath width over project path: (2) mounted in a location that will allow the applicator to view the screen;

(3) have a method to display nested polygons to indicate sensitive or no-spray areas within or adjacent to treatment blocks: (4) have a feature that allows the applicator to return to the exact location of application shutdown and complete application without omitted or doubled treated areas: (5) be able to input reference waypoints (A-B line): (6) have a feature which alerts applicator when they are about to enter or exit a specific treatment block or an exclusion area within a block.

2. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI): The course deviation indicator or course deviation light must have the capability to display both cross-track error and intercept angle to desired heading. Cross-track error shall be adjustable down to one (1) foot.

. Memory: Must be capable of storing up to eight (8) hours of continuous project log data.

5.0 EXECUTION OF WORK

5.1 Pre-Work Conference: Prior to commencement of work, a meeting may be requested by the Contracting Officer to be attended by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and the Project Inspector(s). The meeting will be held at the Shoshone Field Office at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to discuss the work schedule and to familiarize both parties with the responsibilities of each under this contract. At this time a work schedule showing dates, locations, equipment and employees working on this project shall be provided by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

5.2 Priority of Work: Will be determined prior to application start.

5.3 Environmental Conditions

A. Work Period: Spraying Operations will be permitted only during daylight hours. The Contractor will have personnel on project site prior to commencing daily application, during application, and will notify COR or Project Inspector of changing weather conditions. The COR or Project Inspector will allow Contractor to continue or stop application if weather factors dictate. The COR or Project Inspector will give the permission to start, approximately one (1) hour from notification of conditions, depending on location of project from the Shoshone Field Office. The Contractor will be allowed to work six days per week including Saturdays. Work will not be permitted on Sundays and holidays, unless authorized by the COR.

B. Wind: The Contractor shall follow the Label Section on Spray Drift Management - Wind. Local wind can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect drift.

C. Relative Humidity: Refer to the product label when making applications in low relative humidity conditions. Measurements can be obtained from local National Weather Service.

D. Site Conditions: No treatment spraying will be allowed if conditions do not meet the label requirements.

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5.4 Herbicide Application:

A. Coverage: The entire surface within the designated boundaries of the project area shall receive uniform coverage with the herbicide except for areas excluded by the Government. Areas excluded from the spraying operation within the designated boundaries, will not be included in the acreage computed for payment. Any areas not covered by Contractor shall be reapplied or compensated by suitable contract adjustment, at the option of and at no additional cost to the Government. (See section 5.6 Field Quality Control and Section 5.9 Completion of Contract)

B. Rate of Spraying: Herbicide shall be applied at the application rate per acre according to the work data sheet. For liquid applications, the carrier (water) for the chemical will follow the label limits for ground or aerial application. The carrier (water) must be clean, free of dirt particles. Ditch water will not be considered clean. Contractor will be required to demonstrate that they can provide adequate and uniform coverage. Contractor shall furnish mixing equipment, suitable work crew, and perform mixing operation. Spray formulation shall be thoroughly mixed according to the Label and distributed over entire area. Distribution of herbicide shall not vary more than ten percent (10%) above or below the average distribution of herbicide per acre from that specified.

C. Application Paths: Shall be patterned to secure a uniform distribution of herbicide. Contractor must ensure that there will be straight and regular paths of application. The Contractor must keep applications within the perimeter of the Government provided shape file. Irregular paths or areas sprayed outside of the perimeter will result in immediate stoppage of work. Corrective action shall be taken immediately by the Contractor to insure evenly spaced, straight, and regular application paths and complete coverage of areas included in the spraying job. Avoid overlapping, and no stripping shall be allowed.

D. Swath Width: Effective swath width shall not exceed the maximum for adequate coverage of supplied application equipment.

E. Application Height: Herbicide dispenser shall be set at a height to obtain proper distribution and uniform coverage of herbicide on target species. Contractor shall follow Herbicide Label instructions on Spray Drift Management to obtain proper boom height.

F. Spray Drift Management: The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The Contractor is responsible for considering all these factors when making application decisions. Avoiding herbicide application drift is the responsibility of the Contractor.

5.5 Sprayer Cleanup: Shall be conducted according to the label instructions. Avoiding contamination of the work site is the responsibility of the Contractor.

5.6 Field Quality Control:

A. Tests for Uniformity: The Government representative will make tests to determine uniformity of herbicide application. Randomly spaced water sensitive cards or collection trays will be utilized.

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B. Tests for Rate of Application: Rate of application will be determined from test applications and strip tests made prior to commencement and/or during application operations to establish and maintain the desired application setting of the distribution mechanism. Should the Contractor wish to object in any way to the weight recording and/or ground recovery sampling done at any particular time by the Government, the Contractor shall be present in person or by authorized representative to voice said objections when weight recording and/or ground recovery samplings are done, and to agree upon new records and/or samples at the time, where after the weight recording and ground recovery sampling done by the Government shall be final and binding in the settlement of the contract.

5.7 Work Stoppages: The Contractor agrees to work diligently to complete the application of the herbicide.

Partial workdays will be counted as full days of performance time.

5.8 Termination for Convenience of the Government: Because of the nature of the work, the Contracting Officer may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the best interest of the Government. To the extent that this contract is so terminated, the Government shall be liable only for payment in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract for work satisfactorily completed prior to the effective date of termination.

5.9 Completion of Contract: The Contract will be considered completed and payment due when all areas furnished to the Contractor by the Government have been sprayed to the standards specified above. Test for uniformity will be made at the time of spraying, and final completion of the contract will be determined by these tests.

5.10 Risk and Damages: The Contractor shall assume all risks in connection with performance of the contract and shall be liable for and save Government harmless on account of any damages to persons or property in connection with the prosecution of the work, including the applicator or other employees of the Contractor.

6.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

6.1 Method of Measurement:

A. Units: Application of herbicide solution will be measured and paid for by the number of acres sprayed to the nearest whole acre.

B. Measurement: Measurement for payment for spraying will be the actual area, in acres, within the designated boundaries satisfactorily sprayed in conformance with these specifications.

Measurement will be made from either physical surveys of the areas or a computer-generated shapefile created in a GPS Differential Guidance System at the option of Government. The shape file will be used in ArcView for final acreage measurement. Acreages will be computed from horizontal distances as shown on maps at the option of Government.

C. Remeasurement: Remeasurement of the acreage under this contract will be made upon the written request of the Contractor. The request for remeasurement must be made in writing within 10 calendar days after completion of the work. If remeasurement indicates a difference of not more than 5% from the original measurement, the Contractor shall pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. Payments will be based on the second measurement where the difference between measurement is more than 5%. Where the difference is less than 5%, the results of the first measurement will be used.

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6.2 Basis of Payment:

A. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per acre specified in the Bid Schedule which is made a part hereof and shall include the cost of all work described in this paragraph and the Detailed Specifications, including any respraying, if such work is required.

7.0 SAFETY

7.1 Transportation of Herbicides: The Contractor shall be responsible for the transport of chemical herbicides used to fulfill the specifications of this contract to the Contractor’s loading site. The Contractor shall secure herbicide containers in mixing area to prevent spillage. The Contractor shall load and transport herbicide from the pickup point to the work sites and shall be responsible for its protection from loss or damage due to weather, rodents, insects, theft, or any other hazard. Any herbicide damaged or lost while in the custody of the Contractor will be replaced by the Contractor and actual cost to the Government for replacement will be deducted from payments due the Contractor. All unused herbicide shall be returned to the Government by the Contractor upon completion of work or termination of the contract.

7.2 Protective Clothing and Equipment for Contract Employees Exposed to Herbicides: The Contractor shall supply protective clothing and equipment to contract workers that guarantee minimal exposure throughout the herbicide application process. The Contractor shall follow all advice on protective clothing and equipment which appears on the herbicide label and/or MSDS documentation. The Contractor shall make available cleanup facilities to contract employees exposed to herbicides or herbicide-contaminated equipment.

7.3 Storage of Herbicides: The Contractor will be responsible for the storage of all chemical.

7.4 Mixing and Application of Herbicides:

A. The Contractor shall mix herbicides in accordance with the proportions listed on the product labels. The Contractor shall provide adequate protective clothing and equipment for contract employees who mix the herbicides.

B. By law, the application of an herbicide, either directly or through drift, must not expose workers or other people. The Contractor shall be very aware and cautious of any environmental hazard present during herbicide application. Upon completion of herbicide application, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean equipment and dispose of waters, residues, rinses, and unused herbicides only according to EPA and Idaho State regulations. All empty herbicide containers will be tripled rinsed, labels removed, and punctured by the Contractor after mixing. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the empty boxes, labels, and lids. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal or recycling of the empty containers.

7.5 Spills and Accidents: The Contractor shall be responsible if accidents and chemical spills occur. The Contractor shall report immediately spills and accidents to the BLM authorized officers and appropriate local authorities. The Contractor shall provide immediate treatment of contaminated or injured persons and seek professional medical attention when necessary. The Contractor shall control chemical spills quickly and shall secure additional help when the Contractor cannot effectively or safely handle the spill cleanup. Spills will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the local authorities.

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8.0 DEFINITIONS

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: The chemicals in an herbicide which control the targeted noxious weed species.

ADJUVANT: An inert material added to an herbicide formulation or tank mix to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient.

DRIFT: The movement of airborne particles by air motion or wind away from the intended target area.

EMERGENCE: The act of a germinating seedling breaking through the soil surface.

ENDANGERED SPECIES: Plant or animal species that are in danger of extinction through all or a significant part of their range.

LABEL: All written, printed, or graphic matter on or attached to pesticide containers as required by law.

RATE: The amount of active ingredient or acid equivalent applied per unit area or other treatment unit.

THREATENED SPECIES: Plant or animal species that are not in danger of extinction but are likely to be classified as Endangered within the foreseeable future.

SENSITIVE SPECIES: Plant or animal species (as designated by the Idaho BLM State Director) that are managed by the BLM to ensure that agency actions do not contribute to the need to list any species as Threatened or Endangered in the future.

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SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far#

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts

(Sept 2013) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Alt I) (Jul 1995) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

2. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] XX (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far#

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__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUNE 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

XX (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (PUB. L. 111-117, section 743

OF DIV. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (PUB. L. 111-117, section 743 OF DIV. C).

__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i)52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i)52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] XX (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) of 52.219-6. (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

XX (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

XX (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126) XX (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

XX (30) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

XX (31) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

XX (32) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36 XX (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.13496).

XX (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

XX (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)(i)52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41)(i)52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

XX (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O.

13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C.