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SOLICITATION NO: 140L2625Q0004

TITLE: Noxious and Invasive Weeds Species Management BPA Page 3

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 140L2625Q0004. This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2024-05 This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990. The Small Business Annual Receipts for the preceding three (3) fiscal years does not exceed $19.5 Million.

Site Visit: No Site Visit will be held

Due Date: January 27, 2025, at 1200 MST. Quotes will be accepted via Email at apatrick@blm.gov.

Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at https://www.sam.gov.

In accordance with this Solicitation Section 4 - Solicitation Provisions

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. NOTE: Submit only the requested items above, not the entire Solicitation.

To expedite the handling of your quotation, please check the following items:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: Solicitation/Contract Form See Standard Form 1449

Section 2: Contract Clauses 26

Section 3: List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments 41

Section 4: Solicitation Provisions 44

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SECTION 1: BID SCHEDULE

Item No.

Item description (Rangeland Herbicide Treatments) Quantity Unit of Measure

Unit Price

001 Personnel For Spot or Broadcast Treatment: Per Person All Zones 1 10 HR

Day $

002 Truck Required to Complete Spot or Broadcast Treatment: Per Unit All Zones 1 10 HR

Day $

003 UTV Required to Complete Spot or Broadcast Treatment: Per Unit All Zones 1 10 HR

Day $

004 Boat Required to Complete Spot Treatment: Per Unit All Zones 1 10 HR

Day $

005 ATV Required to Complete Spot or Broadcast Treatment: Per Unit All Zones 1 10 HR

Day $

006 Boat to transport crew and spray equipment Rubber Raft/ Drift Boat 1 10 HR

Day $

007 Boat to transport crew and spray equipment Jet Boat 1 10 HR

Day $

BID PER LINE ITEM / THIS IS NOT ALL OR NONE $

Performance periods for tasks orders will be specifically designated in the individual task orders.

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

Delivery: 60 Day ARO

FOB Point: Destination – All delivery costs must be included in the unit price for each item.

All questions need to be emailed to the CO.

Note: This Solicitation is “More than one (1) award may be made from this Solicitation.”

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon and Challis Field Offices (SFO-CFO) requests invasive species inventory and herbicide application services to treat noxious and invasive weed species (Table 1) on rangeland sites within the SFO-CFO. The SFO-CFO is seeking to fill a Blank Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract, with one or more contractors, to fulfill several different herbicide application configurations to meet the differing site conditions within the district. This will be awarded to multiple contractors with varying degrees of manpower and equipment. Each item will be awarded on an individual basis, potential contractors should only provide price options on items they are capable of.

The purpose of the BPA is to secure services for on-the-ground herbicide spraying of invasive species and invasive species inventory. All services will be done on-the-ground with ATV’s, UTV’s, and backpack sprayers by foot. Boats may be necessary to conduct work within islands/ banks along the Salmon River.

Some areas may be reached from roads with a hose reel, but no overland off road mechanized travel is authorized unless specified by the government.

The SFO-CFO is divided into eight Invasive Plant Management Zones (see attached Map). The zones include Birch Creek, Lemhi, River North, River South, Challis River Corridor, East Fork, Pahsimeroi and Big Lost. Specific invasive species treatments will be located within these zones. The division of the field offices into zones allows for efficient invasive species management for mobilization and logistics efforts.

Description of the Salmon and Challis Field Offices The SFO manages nearly 500,000 acres of public land while the CFO manages approximately 800,000 acres. The SFO-CFO consists of sagebrush steppe to alpine habitat with intact native plant communities.

The valley topography generally consists of gentle rolling hills and glacial alluvial fans. Upper slopes consist of deep valleys/ canyons, and steep hillsides where motorized travel is difficult.

Road access is by constructed and two track roads bisecting the areas within the valley floor. Upland slopes consist of few constructed roads. Most of these roads are unimproved two track roads and trails.

Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for use within the SFO-CFO.

The Salmon River canyon consists of very steep slopes with limited motorized access. Water is limited throughout the SFO-CFO. It is recommended to be able to procure and transport sufficient water for treatment activities. Drafting from water sources may be available with approval from the Government.

Specialized screening is required on drafting equipment to protect Threatened and Endangered fish species in the Salmon River watershed.

Current identified invasive species/noxious weeds include but are not limited to:

Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmaticia,) Dyer’s woad (Isatis tinctoria), Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea stoebe), Musk thistle (Carduus nutans), Bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) and Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula), Hoary alyssum (Berterora incana), Houndstongue (cynoglossum officinale) Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea), Russian knapweed (Acroptilon repens), and Whitetop (Cardaria draba).

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, travel, and any other direct incidental costs to inventory and treat weed species on BLM rangelands with BLM approved government furnished herbicides and adjuvants (Table 2) as specified in the individual task orders.

Treatment areas may be located on terrain ranging from flat to steep slopes in areas that may or may not be accessible by motorized vehicles and equipment.

Targeted invasive species (Table 1) identified in the task orders will be treated at the appropriate biological treatment window to ensure successful control. Control work may involve coverage of broad project areas, seeking out both individual and large patches of targeted noxious weeds for herbicide treatments, or large contiguous areas of invasive plants.

The contractor and site foreperson shall hold a current Idaho Professional Pesticide Applicator License and follow all guidelines as described in IDAPA 02.03.03 (Idaho Department of Ag Rules Governing Pesticide and Chemigation) and all application of herbicides shall be made in accordance with Federal, State, and local requirements. Other applicators may work under the direct supervision of the contractor and/or site foreperson’s license(s). Contractor shall carry certification of Professional Applicators Insurance for all company personnel while working on this contract.

Some areas are in remote locations and may require multiple days for treatment. Camping or lodging in remote areas may be necessary to maximize time on worksite and reduce amount of travel time.

Inventory treatment projects will consist of a minimum of one work week up to twenty work weeks depending on project size, scope, and funding.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENTS

Items 1-4 treatment costs shall include time spent traveling to and from site and work on site completing inventory/treatment of noxious and invasive weeds. Rate shall include equipment and personnel costs.

The number of days for each task order for individual treatment areas will be predetermined by the Government and contractor after discussions and before award.

Item 1: PERSONNEL FOR SPOT OR BROADCAST TREATMENT: Personnel shall be equipped with all PPE and any equipment necessary to complete any spot or broadcast treatment described in the task order. A day of treatment is considered to be ten (10) hours. Bid per person for each day. If personnel are staying on site figure into the bid a camp rate (camping out near project site) equivalent to government standard per diem rate at $50 per person per day. Lodging rate (staying in remote towns near project site) shall be equivalent to government rate with lodging at $100 per person per night and per diem rate at $50 per day. Weed infestations occur as patches (less than 0.1 acre up to 5.0 acres) that cover large areas typically on terrain accessible by vehicles for support. Treatment methods include off-highway vehicles (OHV) with hose and handgun and/or broadcast sprayers (boom or boomless) or backpack sprayers in terrain beyond the limits of vehicles.

Item 2: VEHICLES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SPOT OR BROADCAST TREATMENT:

Vehicles, 4-wheel drive, with or without spray equipment, shall be required for transportation to and from projects and/or treatment applications. Trailers are considered to be part of the vehicle. Daily usage shall be considered for the treatment areas as described in Part 2 - LOCATION OF WORK. From the contractor’s home/business/camp site to different treatment areas, bids may be higher or lower depending

TITLE: Noxious and Invasive Weeds Species Management BPA Page 8 on distance. A day of treatment is considered to be ten (10) hours. Bid per unit for each day. Keep this in mind for your bids. Weed infestations occur as patches (less than 0.1 acre up to 5.0 acres) that cover large areas typically on terrain accessible by vehicles for support. Treatment areas may have road access or may require off road access, as defined below in Part 2.

Item 3: ATV OR UTV REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SPOT OR BROADCAST TREATMENT:

ATV or UTV with spray equipment shall be required on many projects and usage shall be based on a daily rate. ATV or UTV shall have mounted spraying equipment to be considered for daily use rate on this line item. A day of treatment is considered to be ten (10) hours. Bid per unit for each day.

Weed infestations occur as patches (less than 0.1 acre up to 5.0 acres) that cover large areas typically on terrain accessible by vehicles for support. Treatment areas may have road access or may require off road access, as defined below in Part 2.

Item 4: SPOT TREATMENT NON-MOTORIZED BOAT OR RAFT: Weed infestations occur as small patches or individual plants that cover islands and banks of the Salmon River not accessible by vehicles. Vehicle support will be limited to boat ramps or public lands along the Salmon River road.

Treatment methods include safe transportation of herbicides adjuvants, and spray equipment contained in spill proof containers. Using backpack sprayers is the preferred method of herbicide delivery. A day of treatment is considered to be ten (10) hours. Bid per unit for each day.

Part 2 - LOCATION OF WORK

Birch Creek The total acreage managed by the SFO is 103,739 acres. Birch Creek has flat alluvial valley bottoms, gentle rolling hills, and shallow to deep canyon terraces. The upper elevation areas consist of high desert with moderate to steep side hills. The natural vegetation consists of big/low sage brush, bunch grasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with isolated populations of invasive species present. Invasive species observed have been Knap weed, Musk thistle, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Eradication or control is of high priority in this area.

Road access consists of Highway 28 located in the middle of the valley and numerous two track and built county roads intersecting frequently throughout the zone. High elevation areas have limited to no road access.

Water sources include Birch Creek located along Highway 28. Other water sources are limited, and transportation of water may be necessary. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre work meeting.

Lemhi The total acreage managed by the SFO is 281,306 acres and this portion of the field office is approximately 60 miles south of the City of Salmon to Gilmore Summit. The Lemhi valley bottom is largely privately owned. From the valley floor consists of gentle rolling hills, shallow to deep narrow canyons. The upper elevation areas consist of high desert to timber with moderate to steep side hills.

High elevation areas have limited to no road access. The natural vegetation consists of big/low sage brush, bunch grasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with significant populations of invasive species present.

High elevation areas consist of sage brush, Douglas fir, Lodge pole, Limber, and White bark Pine.

Invasive species observed have been Knap weed, Musk thistle, Leafy spurge, Hoary alyssum, Black

TITLE: Noxious and Invasive Weeds Species Management BPA Page 9 henbane, White top, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Control is of high priority in this area with eradication of new invasive species found.

Road access consists of Highway 28 with numerous county roads intersecting throughout the zone. Mid slope two track road access is also numerous throughout the zone. High elevation sites have limited road access with steep grades and narrow single lane travel.

Water sources include the Lemhi River where public access is available along county roads, creeks, springs, within public lands. If water sources become limited due to access it may be necessary to transport water. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre work meeting.

River North The total acreage managed by the SFO is 36,677 acres and the field office boundary is approximately fifteen miles north of the City of Salmon. The river bottom is largely privately owned. Isolated islands are managed by the field office. Islands are accessed by boat. The topography is flat with thick riparian vegetation with willows and cottonwoods. The topography from the river to mid slope is generally steep.

The mid slope to upper elevations are moderately steep with steep side slopes leading into narrow canyons. High elevation areas consist of rolling to moderately steep aspects.

The natural vegetation of lower elevation consists of Cotton wood, willows, riparian vegetation, big/low sage brush, bunch grasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with significant populations of invasive species present.

High elevation areas consist of sage brush, Douglas fir, and Lodge pole. Invasive species observed have been Knap weed, Musk thistle, Leafy spurge, Hoary alyssum, Black henbane, White top, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Control is of high priority in this area with eradication of new invasive species found.

Road access consists of Highway 93 with limited county road access intersecting the highway. County roads that bisect the zone have limited constructed and two track roads. Two track roads are usually narrow, steep, and difficult to travel.

Water sources include the Salmon River where public access is available along county roads, creeks, springs within public lands. If water sources become limited due to access it may be necessary to transport water. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre work meeting.

River South The total acreage managed by the SFO is 72,272 acres and the field office boundary is approximately fifteen miles south of the City of Salmon. The river bottom is largely privately owned. The river bottom is largely privately owned. Isolated islands are managed by the field office. Islands are accessed by boat.

The topography is flat with thick riparian vegetation with willows and cottonwoods. The topography from the river to mid slope is generally steep. The mid slope to upper elevations are moderately steep with steep side slopes leading into narrow canyons. High elevation areas consist of rolling to moderately steep aspects.

The natural vegetation of lower elevation consists of Cotton wood, willows, riparian vegetation, big/low sage brush, bunch grasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with significant populations of invasive species present.

High elevation areas consist of sage brush, Douglas fir, and Lodge pole. Invasive species observed have been Knap weed, Musk thistle, Leafy spurge, Hoary alyssum, Black henbane, White top, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Control is of high priority in this area with eradication of new invasive species found.

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Road access consists of Highway 93 with limited county road access intersecting the highway. County roads that bisect the zone have limited constructed and two track roads. Two track roads are usually narrow, steep, and difficult to travel.

Water sources include the Salmon River where public access is available along county roads, creeks, springs within public lands. If water sources become limited due to access it may be necessary to transport water. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre work meeting.

Challis River Corridor This portion of the CFO includes the Salmon River corridor near Challis, Idaho, as well as its major tributaries. The unit boundary begins approximately 32 road miles west of the City of Challis at Thompson Creek Road on Highway 75 and extends 60 road miles to McKim Creek Road on Highway 93.

Much of the river corridor is privately owned, with large swaths of public land extending above into the surrounding uplands and forests. Sections of river islands and banks are BLM owned or fall within the state public waterway right-of-way. The area ranges in elevation from 5,100 feet at the river to over 10,000 feet above sea level. The upper elevation areas consist of high desert to timber with moderate to steep side hills. High elevation areas have limited to no road access. The natural vegetation consists of big/low sage brush, bunchgrasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with significant populations of invasive species present. High elevation areas consist of sagebrush, Douglas fir, Lodgepole, Limber, and White-bark Pine.

Invasive species observed primarily include Spotted knapweed, Rush skeletonweed, cheatgrass, leafy spurge, oxeye daisy, houndstongue, hoary allysum, dalmation and yellow toadflax, black henbane, whitetop, bull thistle, and Canada thistle. Control is a high priority in this area as well as eradication of new invasive species populations.

Primary road access includes Highway 75 and Highway 93. Numerous, extensive two-track and dirt road systems are present in the unit, with main access points to the creek-sized tributaries found as direct turn-offs from the highway system. Mid slope two track road access is also found throughout the zone. Large tracts of roadless high-desert mountains are abundant. High elevation sites have limited road access with steep grades and narrow single lane travel.

Water sources include the Salmon River where public access is available along county roads. There are numerous creeks and springs as well on public lands. If water sources become limited due to access it may be necessary to transport water. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre-work meeting.

East Fork This unit includes CFO lands in the East Fork Salmon River tributary and its sub-tributaries, as well as the uplands and forests along the Highway 93 corridor beginning in its southern boundary at Willow Creek Summit and ending just south the City of Challis along Hot Springs Road to the North. The area has limited infestations of broadleaf weeds, with most weeds concentrated along creek bottoms and the East Fork of the Salmon River corridor. Annual grasses such as cheatgrass are primarily in patches in the uplands. Much of the river corridor is privately owned, with very little infrastructure. The river bottom is largely privately owned. Isolated river sections are managed by the field office, and most do not need boat access. This tributary of the Salmon River typically experiences flows that are too low to adequately treat from a vessel but may be possible on occasion. The topography along the river is flat with thick riparian vegetation such as willows and cottonwoods. The topography from the river to mid slope is

TITLE: Noxious and Invasive Weeds Species Management BPA Page 11 generally steep. The mid slope to upper elevations are moderately steep with steep side slopes leading into narrow canyons. High elevation areas consist of rolling to moderately steep aspects. This area includes large portions of the Jim-McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area and the Boulder-Whiteclouds Wilderness Area. Special requirements for treating in these areas would be discussed in the pre-work meeting.

The natural vegetation of lower elevation consists of Cottonwood, willows, riparian vegetation, big/low sage brush, bunch grasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with significant populations of invasive species present.

High elevation areas consist of sage brush, Douglas fir, and Lodge pole. Invasive species observed have been knapweeds, Rush skeletonweed, Musk thistle, Bull thistle, Houndstongue, Leafy spurge, Hoary alyssum, Black henbane, White top, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Control is of high priority in this area with eradication of new invasive species found.

Primary road access consists of Highway 75 and 93 and the East Fork Salmon River Road, with limited county road access intersecting and connecting the highways. County roads that bisect the zone have limited constructed and two track roads. Two track roads are usually narrow, steep, and difficult to travel.

Water sources include the Salmon River, East Fork Salmon River, and various creeks and springs where public access is available along county roads. If water sources become limited due to access it may be necessary to transport water. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre work meeting.

Pahsimeroi This CFO unit includes the Pahsimeroi River, a large tributary of the Upper Salmon River basin. It is a large valley composed of open alluvial plains that climb into rolling foothills and high, timbered mountains. Most of the BLM is high, dry desert. The river bottom is largely privately owned. The mid-slope to upper elevations are moderately steep with steep side slopes leading into large, narrow canyons.

High elevation areas consist of moderately steep aspects.

The natural vegetation of lower elevation consists of Cottonwood, willows, riparian vegetation, big/low sage brush, bunch grasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with significant populations of invasive species present.

High elevation areas consist of sage brush, Douglas fir, and Lodge pole. Invasive species observed primarily include spotted knapweed, Musk thistle, Dalmation toadflax, Leafy spurge, Hoary alyssum, Black henbane, White top, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Control is of high priority in this area with eradication of new invasive species found.

Primary road access consists of the Custer Road, Pahsimeroi River Road, and Farm to Market Road.

Roads are rugged, with limited county road access. County roads that bisect the zone have limited constructed and two track roads. Higher elevations contain two track roads that are usually narrow and difficult to travel.

Water sources include periodic springs and creeks. However, water sources are very limited. It may be necessary to transport water more often. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre-work meeting.

Big Lost The Big Lost unit of the CFO consists of a large, open valley bottom, surrounded by rolling hills that quickly climb into multiple small steep valleys. The upper elevation areas consist of high desert with

TITLE: Noxious and Invasive Weeds Species Management BPA Page 12 moderate to steep side hills, a small amount of forest cover, and many small creeks and washes that range from intermittently to permanently flowing. The natural vegetation consists of big/low sagebrush, bunchgrasses, bluegrasses, and forbs with isolated populations of invasive species present.

Invasive species observed primarily include spotted knapweed, leafy spurge, Musk thistle, Canada thistle, and cheatgrass. Eradication or control is of high priority in this area.

Primary road access is primarily through Highway 93 and Trail Creek Road, located in the middle of the valley, and numerous two-track and built county roads that follow most of the creek-sized Big Lost River tributaries. High elevation areas have limited to no road access. This area contains a portion of the Jim- McClure, Jerry Peak Wilderness Area, which has no mechanized access. Special requirements for treating in these areas would be discussed in the pre-work meeting.

Water sources include the Joe T. Fallini (Mackay Reservoir) Campground, located along Highway 93, and the Big Lost River, located along Highway 93 and Trail Creek Road. Public access to the river is limited. Other water sources are somewhat limited, and transportation of water may be necessary. Water sources and availability will be discussed at pre-work meeting.

PART 3 – MATERIALS

CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS

All tools and equipment must be in good working order without leaks or malfunctions.

The Contractor shall carry spill-prevention equipment to contain and clean-up spills before reaching waterways of critical habitat areas. At a minimum a spill kit should contain barrier cloth material, absorption material, safety eyewear, gloves, and disposal bag.

A first-aid kit with portable eyewash shall be required at each work site.

All applicators shall hold a current Idaho Professional Pesticide Applicator License and follow all guidelines as described in IDAPA 02.03.03 (Idaho Pesticide Licensing Guide) and all application of herbicides shall be made in accordance with Federal, State, and local requirements.

All Professional Applicator Licensees will be required to provide proof of financial responsibility prior to award for this contract and will be required to carry proof of financial responsibility whenever working on this contract. This may be accomplished by providing the BLM with form (IDAPA 02.03.03.250.01.A) The Idaho Professional Applicator Certificate of Insurance. A company’s manager may indicate that the company insurance policy covers all employees.

The minimum amount of coverage required as proof of financial responsibility is coverage of $50,000 bodily injury liability per person and $100,000 per occurrence and property damage coverage of $50,000 per occurrence.

Reference: the attached Idaho Department of Ag Rules Governing Pesticide and Chemigation Use document.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

The government will furnish all herbicides and adjuvants needed for each task order. The government will

TITLE: Noxious and Invasive Weeds Species Management BPA Page 13 furnish all Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each herbicide and adjuvant supplied. Any unused products will be returned to government at the completion of project.

Data dictionary or geodatabase with required input fields will be provided to the contractor by the Government prior to starting services.

PART 4 - METHOD OF APPLICATION

The Contractor shall contact the authorized BLM Contractor Officer Representative or Project Inspector (COR/PI) 72 hours prior to implementing any work specified in each task order. Furthermore, the COR/PI shall be present at the prescribed work sites to direct and inspect the Contractor unless a written or verbal agreement to inspect the site after treatment is arranged between the COR and the Contractor.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) as specified on the Pesticide Label shall be worn by Contractor and all personnel in accordance with the herbicide manufacturer’s instructions.

All chemical herbicides shall be applied in accordance with EPA standards as specified on the Pesticide Label, all Idaho State laws and regulations, and all federal laws and regulations.

Tools and equipment used for the application of herbicides shall be at the discretion of the Contractor (e.g. pickup, tractor or OHV with booms or handguns or backpack sprayers) unless otherwise specified by the Government.

Backpack sprayers or Pack Animal spraying shall be used in areas not accessible by ground vehicles or in designated non-motorized areas.

Applications using a vehicle mounted boom sprayer or handgun sprayer may only be used in areas readily accessible by vehicle. Booms are used to treat continuous weed infestation areas (e.g. along rights-of-way, open rangeland) while handguns are used for spots treatments.

Contractor shall dispose of empty containers in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

Due to the lack of water at many treatment sites, the Contractor may need to supply own source of water or drive long distances to acquire water for spray applications. Travel for water resupply will be considered part of treatment unit price.

PART 5 - DELIVERABLES

Maps of inventory areas and GPS points and track log data shall be submitted to the Government as part of the treatment record for the site.

Contractor shall calibrate herbicide application equipment prior to project initiation and document on pesticide application record.

Contractor shall complete a Pesticide Application Record (PAR) for each completed treatment site no later than 24 hours after applying a chemical herbicide specified in this contract. Contractor shall submit to the Government all PARs either upon completion of each Treatment Area or upon request of the

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GPS (Global Positioning System) Treatment Data Contractor shall record all treatment information with resource grade GPS equipment and follow The National Invasive Species Information Management System (NISIMS) for data collection. The Government will supply data entry format to follow. Detailed NISIMS information can be found at:

https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/weeds-and-invasives/nisims-database

NISSIMS Business Rules for GPS Mapping

• When collecting a point via GPS, stand in the center of the feature.

• As with lines, do not allow a polygon to intersect itself. End or complete feature before reaching starting point.

• A treatment pertains to a single treatment type, so multiple treatments performed in the same extent (i.e. hand-pulling and spraying herbicide) must be mapped as separate treatments.

• Record total mix applied in gallons with a minimum of 0.1 gallon.

Point Size Class Buffers for Treatments There are no size classes for treatment points- they are ultimately buffered into circular polygons with a 20-yd or 60-ft radius. So, if mapping a treatment as a point, its radius must be smaller than 20 yards from the treatment center.

• Less than 0.10-ac = 0.25-ac Circle *If treatment area is over 0.25-ac map as polygon (20-yards from center)

Collecting Features Infestations are mapped using one of three geometry types: points, lines, or polygons. The shape and size of the infestation mapping will determine which geometry type will be used:

POINTS LINES POLYGONS

Ideal for small infestations (<0.10 acre)

Great for roads, streams, fence lines, etc.

Versatile, good for many different shapes https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/weeds-and-invasives/nisims-database

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GPS at center of population

If > 0.10-acre, map as polygon

Must Specify Buffer:

-Width -Direction relative to travel (left, right, or center) -Unit (ft.)

Requirement – Data dictionary or geodatabase with required input fields will be provided to the contractor by the Government prior to starting services.

Memory/Battery: Must be capable of storing and operating up to 8 hours of continuous project log data.

GPS data will be recorded in UTM’s with a Datum of North American Datum (NAD) 1983 (Conus) Zone 12 North.

Contractor shall provide invoice that provides daily detail by work area, days and bid item.

PART 6 – PROJECT MEETINGS AND INSPECTION OF WORK

Pre-work meetings: A conference will be held prior to start of task order to review work requirements, maps, provide government furnished materials.

Site inspections will be conducted by COR/PI during applications. If any deviations from work outlined in task order or not in accordance with Pesticide Label occurs a stop work order will be initiated.

Post Treatment Monitoring may be used by the COR/PI as an alternative for site inspection at the time of herbicide application. The Contractor may be required as necessary to attend the monitoring and provide additional information to the COR/PI if treatments are inadequate. If inadequate treatments are found, additional treatment at the contractor’s expense may be necessary.

All roads (public and private) damaged or opened by the Contractor shall be restored at no cost to the Government to restore them to their previous condition.

PART 7 - WEATHER RESTRICTIONS

During application, weather conditions shall be measured hourly by the contractor at the spray site and documented on the Pesticide Application Record (PAR). More frequent measurements shall be taken whenever a weather change appears to have the potential to jeopardize safe application of herbicide on the target area.

Application of chemical herbicides must be accomplished with wind velocities of 10 mph or less in all instances and according to pesticide label.

To reduce drift and volatilization, spraying shall be prohibited when any of the following conditions exist on the spray area:

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Winds are gusty or velocity exceeds 10 MPH (10 MPH uplands 8 MPH riparian).

Rain or imminent rainfall may reduce or will reduce the effectiveness of the chemical being applied.

Air turbulence (thermal updrafts) is so great as to seriously affect the normal spray pattern; If applying at wind speeds less than 3 mph, the Contractor shall determine if conditions of temperature inversion exist.

No herbicide applications are permitted in areas of temperature inversion or unfavorable atmospheric conditions.

Avoid making applications when spray particles may be carried by air currents to areas where sensitive plants are growing.

PART 8 – WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS

Some sites may have temporary timing restrictions due to the presence of wildlife. The COR/PI may suspend work for up to 2 hours or terminate for the remainder of the day. Contractor will be paid for suspension time. Additionally, sensitive areas may have timing restrictions that prohibit operations outside the hours of 0900 – 1800. These will be disclosed by the government during pre-work meetings.

PART 9 - MIXING AND LOADING OPERATIONS

The mixer/loader shall wear PPE specified on the herbicide label during mixing and loading operations.

Spray tanks must be thoroughly cleaned properly and not contain residues of other prescribed herbicides which may result in injury to non-target species. The Contractor shall follow the directions on the herbicide specimen label as well as BLM prescribed SOPs.

Herbicides shall be mixed and loaded in an area where an accidental spill cannot flow into a stream or water body or contaminate ground water. No Mixing will occur within 100 feet of water. The water intake system for mixing shall have an anti-siphon system between the live water intake and the mixing tank to prevent any back flow of chemical into the water source.

Applicators shall not wash out spray tanks in or near streams (within 100 feet of water) or dispose of chemical containers in the contract area. Chemical containers shall be disposed of at sites approved by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

PART 10 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall thoroughly wash all vehicles and other equipment to be used on the contract including the under carriage prior to beginning project work and before moving to another worksite.

Washing may be required during the progress of the contract if the COR suspects that a vehicle has been contaminated with weeds or weed- infected soil. All vehicles, tools, and equipment which are deemed to be potentially contaminated shall be required to be washed in the presence of the COR/PI.

Buffer strips (no spray areas) shall meet or exceed state-mandated standards for all herbicides applied.

A 100-foot no-spray buffer strip shall be left next to inhabited dwellings.

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Buffer strips in sensitive areas and critical habitats shall be designated on each site as necessary by the COR to protect special status plant species, wildlife, or other ecological values. Standard buffer guidelines for terrestrial herbicides applications are included in Table 3 – Streamside, Wetland, and Riparian Habitat Herbicide Restrictions.

Additional buffer strips may be designated on site by the COR during operations to mitigate environmental risks of herbicide applications.

Sites to be sprayed can be very difficult to locate and their access may require foot travel. The COR will be available to assist the contractor in locating these sites and identifying hazardous conditions.

Hazardous conditions include, but are not limited to, uneven steep topography, rattlesnakes, bees, and ticks.

OHV use would not be allowed on erosive soils, steep slopes, or in areas with wet or muddy soil conditions. OHVs are limited to designated crossings in riparian, wetland, and aquatic systems.

Sensitive, Endangered or Threatened Species (plant or animal) - If sensitive, endangered, or threatened species (plant or animal) are discovered within the treatment the COR shall be notified immediately. The Government may issue a suspend work and/or partially terminate any portion of the work due to discoveries of sensitive, threatened, endangered species or archeological sites during contract operations.

Bureau Archaeologist may brief the spray contractors on how to recognize cultural resource sightings and to stay clear and report them to the COR.

PART 11 - SAFETY

The Contractor shall possess a copy of the EPA Pesticide Label and the MSDS for each product used at the work site.

A first-aid kit with portable eyewash shall be required at each work site.

Detailed Communication and safety/ emergency plan with point of contacts

All herbicide containers shall be stored securely during transport.

When treating weed infestations during periods of high risk of wildfire, the Contractor shall carry fire extinguishers and tools necessary to suppress any small ignition.

The Contractor shall carry spill-prevention equipment to contain and clean-up spills before reaching waterways of critical habitat areas. If a spill large enough to need use of spill-prevention measures Contractor will immediately notify government of site, extent of spill, timelines, etc.

PART 12 - DEFINITIONS

Noxious Weed: A subset of invasive plants that are designated by state and federal laws because they are known to be detrimental to agriculture, commerce, natural resources, and public health.

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Invasive Weed: A plant that is not native to a specific location and tends to cause damage to the environment.

Infestation: A population of one or more of the subject noxious weeds or invasive plant species

Infested Area: An area of land that is occupied by one or more of the subject noxious weeds or invasive plant species. The area of land is defined by drawing a line around the general perimeter of the infestation as a logical treatment unit. May contain areas of land that are not fully occupied by weeds.

Critical habitat: 1) Specific areas within a species’ habitat that are critical to its life functions; 2) An area designated by USFWS under rulemaking as being critical to the needs of a federally listed species, and which then carries special protection and consultation requirements.

Sensitive areas: Buffers around terrestrial and aquatic areas which provide ecological refugia for or specialized or unique habitats.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Management practices that would be followed by the BLM and the Contractor to ensure that risk to human health and the environment from the application of herbicides are minimized to the extent practical.

Off Road Access: For this contract, off road access is defined as travel over rough, uneven terrain with OHV vehicles or other means to access sites. The vehicle utilized in these areas will not create ruts and channels.

Non-Motorized Access: For this contract, non-motorized access is defined as (1) not passable with motorized vehicles due to Wilderness designation, (2) not passable with motorized vehicles due to terrain constraints.

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

BASIS OF AWARD

This solicitation will result in the award of one (1) or multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement contracts. The government intends to award, without discussion, to responsible offeror(s) submitting a proposal. Proposals are evaluated for Pesticide Applicator Certification, equipment configuration, past experience, past performance, and price.

Contractors shall submit a proposal package detailing their ability to meet each evaluation factor below.

2.0 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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2.1 Evaluation Factor No. 1, Pesticide Applicator Certification in the State of Idaho

Minimum Acceptable Standard for this factor: Offerors shall hold a current Idaho Professional Applicator’s License.

RATING DEFINITION

Technically Acceptable Meeting or exceeding the minimum acceptability level.

Not Technically Acceptable Not meeting the minimum acceptability level.

2.2 Evaluation Factor No. 2, Herbicide Application equipment

Minimum Acceptable Standard for this factor: Offerors shall list herbicide application equipment applicable for each line item a bid was submitted on. If bidding on line item for general spraying, list equipment for standard 4x4 vehicle, list type (i.e. boom, fan, hand wand). If bidding on OHV, list equipment and spray unit for ATV configuration. If bidding for pack animal list spray configuration.

RATING DEFINITION

Technically Acceptable Meeting or exceeding the minimum acceptability level for configuration to meet each line item.

Not Technically Acceptable Not meeting the minimum acceptability level.

2.3 Evaluation Factor No. 3, Past Experience

Minimum Acceptable Standard for this factor: Offerors shall have and demonstrate three (3) years of required experience in herbicide application in rangeland settings, provide resumes listing information of key personnel. Identify proficiency in map reading, species of weeds treated, proficiency in weed identification, and equipment utilized.

RATING DEFINITION

Technically Acceptable Meeting or exceeding the minimum acceptability level.

Not Technically Acceptable Not meeting the minimum acceptability level.

2.4 Evaluation Factor No. 4, Past Performance

Minimum Acceptable Standard for this factor: Successful past performance on recent similar type projects where the final performance rating was Satisfactory (or comparable) or higher.

Provide references that will be utilized to verify work performance.

RATING DEFINITION

Technically Acceptable Meeting or exceeding the minimum acceptability level.

Not Technically Acceptable Not meeting the minimum acceptability level.

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2.5 Evaluation Factor No. 5, Price. Price will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness but not rated.

Table 1 - Noxious and Invasive Weed Species in Idaho Falls District* Common Name Scientific Name Black henbane Hyoscyamus niger Canada thistle Cirsium arvense Cheatgrass Bromus tectorum Common crupina Crupina vulgaris Dalmatian toadflax Linaria dalmatica

Diffuse knapweed Centaurea diffusa Field bindweed Convolvulus arvensis Houndstongue Cynoglossum officinale Jointed goatgrass Aegilops cylindrica Leafy spurge Euphorbia esula Mediterranean sage Salvia aethiopis Medusahead rye Taeniatherum caput-medusa Musk thistle Carduus nutans Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Perennial pepperweed Lepidium latifolium Poison hemlock Conium maculatum Puncturevine Tribulus terrestris Rush skeletonweed Chondrilla juncea Russian knapweed Acroptilon repens Scotch thistle Onopordum acanthium Spotted knapweed Centaurea stoebe Squarrose knapweed Centaurea triumfetti

Vipers bugloss Echium Vulgare Whitetop Cardaria draba

Yellow toadflax Linaria vulgaris

*This list is not inclusive as other species could be identified for treatment at the time of the Task Order.

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Table 2 – BLM Approved Herbicides* Name Active Ingredient Manufacturer Reg #

2, 4-D Amine 4 2, 4-D Agriliance 1381-103 Banvel dicamba Micro Flo Company LLC 51036-289 Curtail clopyralid + 2,4-D Dow 62719-48 Escort metsulfuron methyl Bayer 432-1549

Glystar Plus glyphosate AgriStar by Albaugh Inc 42750-61 Milestone aminopyralid Dow 62719-519 Panoramic imazapic Alligare 66222-141-81927

Pathfinder II triclopyr Dow 62719-176 Plateau imazapic BASF 241-365 Platoon 2, 4-D Nufarm…