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140L4326Q0034

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BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952)

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

PORTLAND OR 97204

04/07/2026 1700 PD

0044035944

Kevin Cochran (503)808-6739

LHA 100.00

LHA

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$11.5

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BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952)

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

PORTLAND OR 97204 US

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BLM-OR KLAMATH FALLS RESOURCE AREA

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Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to

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00010 Spot Spray Medium Density

Product/Service Code: F002

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL SEEDING

Delivery: 09/30/2026

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to

09/30/2026

00020 Option Period 1: May 1, 2027-September 30, Klamath Falls Field Office TS-North EA Units

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack

Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

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Anticipated Exercise Date 05/01/2027

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140L4326Q0034

Product/Service Code: F002

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Delivery: 09/30/2027

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00030 Option Period 2: May 1, 2028-September 30, Klamath Falls Field Office TS-North EA Units

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack

Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

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Product/Service Code: F002

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00040 Option Period 3: May 1, 2027-September 30, Lakeview District (KFFO & LVFO)

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack

Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL050-23-004-P

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/01/2027

Product/Service Code: F002

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL SEEDING

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 to

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GROUND BASED HERBICIDE TREATMENT, SOLICITATION NO. 140L4325Q0034

KLAMATH & LAKE COUNTY, OR

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SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

This requirement is for one(1) Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract for Ground Based Herbicide Treatment Services in Klamath & Lake Counties, OR for the Lakeview District Office. The contract contains one base period plus three (3) additional option terms.

BASE

Items No. Description Qty Unit of

Measure Unit Price

Total

00010

Klamath Falls Field Office: TS-North EA Units

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

(May 1, 2026-September 30, 2026)

Up to

Acres $ $

00020

Klamath Falls Field Office: Klamath Hills

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

(May 1, 2026-September 30, 2026)

5 Acres $ $

00030

Klamath Falls Field Office- Wood River Wetland

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

(May 1, 2026-September 30, 2026)

10 Acres $ $

00040

Klamath Falls Field Office- Golden Fire ESR

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

(May 1, 2026-September 30, 2026)

30 Acres $ $

Option 10010

Klamath Falls Field Office TS-North EA Units Up to

Acres $ $

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Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

(May 1, 2027-September 30, 2027)

Option 20020

Klamath Falls Field Office TS-North EA Units

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL040-23-002-P

(May 1, 2028-September 30, 2028)

Up to

Acres $ $

Option 30030

Lakeview District (KFFO & LVFO)

Herbicide Application Spot Spray Backpack

Medium Density (1-5 %)

Pesticide Use Proposal: ORL050-23-004-P

(May 1, 2027-September 30, 2028)

Up to

Acres $ $

Grand Total Base:

Grand Total Option:

Grand Total (Base and Including all Options) $

*Estimated Quantity AC = Acre

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: See Section F.

(End of Section B)

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

Item 10 Background Timber sales (TS) disturb vegetation and soil in ways that can stimulate existing invasive plant seed banks, reduce barriers to invasive seed dispersal, and improve site conditions for invasive plant introduction and establishment.

This establishment is particularly evident where ground disturbances are more severe, such as skid roads and burn pile scars. Invasive plant infestations can persist said disturbances and become sources for further seed spread.

Equipment and work crews can also spread invasive plant seeds to and from project areas.

The North EA TS Units The North EA timber sale units proposed for treatment are within the North EA analysis area boundary of the Klamath Falls Field Office, Lakeview District BLM. Invasive plant inventories on the KFFO in 2024/2025 focused on locations where invasive plants are most likely to occur and spread from, such as road corridors, temporary road spurs and landings that access timber units. These units are all north of Highway 66 and accessible via existing roads. The terrain varies in aspect and slope steepness; however, most slopes are less than 30%. The following priority weeds exist within these treatment units: knapweed (Centaurea spp.), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), woolly mullein (Verbascum Thapsus), dyer’s woad (Isatis tinctoria), and musk thistle (Carduus nutans).

Item 20 Background The Klamath Hills Recreation Area has had recent disturbances from fire, heavy equipment, and OHV trails within the past 8 years. The priority treatment area is within the rec area, adjacent to the parking lot, and along the recreation trail on BLM managed land. Priority invasive weeds for treatment include (but not limited to): musk thistle (Carduus nutans), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium), tumble mustard (Sisymbrium altissimum), annual Kochia (Kochia scoparia) and prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola).

Item 30 Background The Wood River Wetland has had recent disturbances from levee and road work and repairs. The priority treatment area is adjacent to the parking lot and along the gravel road on BLM managed lands. Priority invasive weeds for treatment include (but are not limited to): musk thistle (Carduus nutans), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium), tumble mustard (Sisymbrium altissimum), prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare), yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis), knapweed (Centaurea spp.) and prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola). There are critical habitat avoidance buffers (ARBO II buffers) that will apply (refer to KFFO PUP 2026).

Item 40 Background The Golden Fire started on 07/22/2023 approximately 25 miles northeast of the town of Klamath Falls in Klamath County Oregon. Jurisdiction within the fire perimeter includes 601 acres (28%) located on BLM managed lands, 1,531

ac. (72%) are located on private/state lands, while 5 acres (.23%) are located on Forest Service managed lands. The terrain in the burned area varies and includes mostly steep, west aspect rocky slopes with ephemeral drainages, flat sagebrush steppe openings and a mesic meadow at approximately 5,100 feet elevation and receives approximately 15” of annual precipitation. The vegetation is dominated by western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis), ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius) and mountain big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana) and low sagebrush communities (Artemisia arbuscula).

Invasive weeds that exist within and adjacent to the burned area include: musk thistle (Carduus nutans), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium) and invasive annual grasses including medusahead rye (Taeniatherum caput-medusae), Japanese brome (Bromus japonicus), North Africa grass (Ventenata dubia) and cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum). These invasive weeds pose a threat to native vegetation recovery and re-establishment within the fire perimeter. In addition, suppression-related activities adjacent to the fire-including dozerlines, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points that created additional disturbance are likely to exacerbate the spread of invasive weeds within the Golden Fire.

Options 01 & 02 Background

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North EA TS units are planned for treatment in 2025 and are likely to need re-treatment in subsequent years. These treatment units are within the North EA analysis area boundary of the Klamath Falls Field Office, Lakeview District BLM. Invasive plant inventories on the KFFO in 2024/2025 focused on locations where invasive plants are most likely to occur and spread from, such as road corridors, temporary road spurs and landings that access timber units.

These units are all north of Highway 66 and accessible via existing roads. The terrain varies in aspect and slope steepness, but most slopes are less than 30%. The following priority weeds exist within these treatment units:

knapweed (Centaurea spp.), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), woolly mullein (Verbascum Thapsus), dyer’s woad (Isatis tinctoria), and musk thistle (Carduus nutans).

Option 03 Background The Lakeview District may exercise this option to treat new infestations and disturbed (i.e. post-fire) areas within the Lakeview District. The terrain varies depending on aspect and slope steepness however, most slopes are less than 30%. The following priority weeds are likely to exist (but not limited to) within these potential treatment units:

knapweed (Centaurea spp.), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), mediterranean sage (Salvia aethiopsis), woolly mullein (Verbascum Thapsus), dyer’s woad (Isatis tinctoria), and musk thistle (Carduus nutans).

C.1.0 GENERAL

C.1.1 Description of Work – Contractor shall apply herbicide to non-native invasive plant species at specified sites with herbicide and adjuvants identified in approved Pesticide Use Proposal identified at the purchase order level, as appropriate for the particular weed species to achieve maximum control of the target species with minimal damage to non-targets. Contractor shall provide necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, transportation, equipment, and any other incidentals necessary to perform the work. All contract line items will include mobilization, demobilization, and cleanup costs within its unit price. The project areas will include roadsides and off-road areas not limited to grasslands, rangelands, wetlands, riparian, woodlands, conifer stands, gravel/rock quarry pits, and trails.

C.1.2 Location of Project Units – The location of the work sites shall be within the vicinity of the Lakeview BLM District. Anticipated project areas are identified, but not limited to mapped areas in Section I.

C.1.3 Timing of Work- Timing of field work shall take into consideration potential target species, elevation, seasonal climate, aspect, and habitat of each project area. In order to treat as many of the target plants at a given location as possible, time visits during the stage of plant phenological development that assures emergence and visibility of the maximum number of plants that might be expected for that year’s treatment. In addition, ensure timing/phenology for treatment as directed by the product labels is followed to achieve maximum control over the targeted species and minimal non-target damage.

C.1.4 Scope of Work - The objective of this contract is to apply herbicide to non-native invasive plants designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), using standard herbicide application methods following the terms, specifications, and provisions in this contract. Acceptable contract performance will be based on a thorough treatment of the invasive plants herein specified. Work quality will be inspected according to the specifications present in the contract. Each treatment item shall be for a weed density level (low, medium, or high). Each purchase order will list the target species and density level for a unit feature targeted for treatment. Documentation will include recording information about weed populations when discovered and details about treatment methods of populations.

C.1.5 Applicable Directives for Project

a. The proposed project work shall be done in accordance with the Integrated Invasive Plant

Management for the Lakeview Field Office Revised Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-OR- L050-2014-0021-EA) and the Klamath Falls Field Office Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM- OR-L040-2017-0015-EA). This proposed project work will also occur in accordance with the 2007 Programmatic EIS for Vegetation treatments using herbicides on Bureau of Land

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Management Lands in 17 Western States and the 2010 Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement on Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on BLM Lands in Oregon. This contract will incorporate all pertinent Standard Operating Procedures, chemicals, application rates, and adjuvants as allowed by law.

b. Future BLM Policy or guidelines pertaining to invasive plant treatments will be incorporated into this contract and subsequent purchase orders will update those changes provided they do not require additional work beyond the scope of this contract. If compliance with the new policies would incur additional costs to the Contractor, the BLM will cancel the Contract or negotiate adjustments to the awarded bid prices with the Contractor. Potential policy changes could include new herbicides or adjuvants or changes in the list of target plants.

C.1.6 Invasive Plant Species- The noxious/invasive weeds list may change annually by adding or deleting species but will remain similar to the one in Attachment 6. An updated list will be provided at the purchase order level as needed.

C.1.7 Access to Project Areas C.1.7.1 Standard Access: Standard access is defined as passable by trucks needed for mixing and loading herbicide for large scale application projects. Access will be by both improved roads (paved/gravel) and unimproved roads (dirt) which may require four-wheel drive vehicles. Some units or portions of units do not have direct road access. Appropriate routes will be provided to the contractor for travel.

C.1.7.2 Walk-ins may be necessary for many of the purchase orders. Infrequently, treatment sites may take more than half mile to access on foot. ATVs and UTVs use will be approved on a site-by-site basis.

C.1.7.3 Use of un-surfaced roads during wet months should be minimized to avoid damage. Vehicles shall not operate off system roads without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer, nor shall they by-pass any officially blocked road (barriers, locked gates, posted signs, rock/log/dirt, etc.) without approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Government assumes no obligation to do special maintenance to keep roads open. However, the contractor may cut fallen trees or logs out of the roadway if they are blocking their access to a treatment area. Just the portion of the log or tree within the road prism may be cut.

C.1.7.4 Private Lands – If the only access to a treatment site on BLM lands is across private lands, either on private roads or overland, the Contractor shall obtain permission to travel over private lands unless the Government has already obtained permission. Otherwise, the Contractor may be required to provide the COR with a written statement or written documentation of a verbal approval given by a named person with a phone number on a stated date and time that the Contractor has been granted permission for access. If the Contractor is unable to secure permission, the Contractor will let the COR know immediately and the COR will attempt to coordinate access with the Landowner. The Contractor shall not trespass across private lands. If the Contractor is not able to access an area, that unit may be exchanged for a similar unit or dropped.

C.1.7.5 Gates - Some treatment sites may be behind gates. All gates shall remain closed at all times other than when the Contractor is passing through them.

C.1.8 Treatment Sites C.1.8.1 Treatment sites vary in size from less than 1/10 acre to many acres. Project treatment sites will be marked on maps provided by the Government. GPS coordinates may also be provided to assist the Contractor in locating sites.

C.1.8.2 Treatment sites will be a GPS’d polygon (a unit of some acreage). Treatment sites are categorized by gross acres and the actual infestation will be considered the net acres. The contractor will be bidding on the gross acre calculation.

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C.1.8.3 The BLM may designate certain areas, such as Special Status plant sites or other special areas, as no-treatment zones. These areas will be marked on the maps given to the Contractor and marked in the field with designated flagging.

C.1.8.4 Treatment sites are shown on maps at a scale generally no larger than 1:12,000. Treatment maps will be issued with each purchase order and provided to the Contractor. Aerial photos may be included to help identify the sites.

C.1.9 Mechanized Equipment and Vehicle Washing – Prior to entering BLM lands, equipment and vehicles shall be washed to remove all dirt, grease, and plant parts that may carry noxious weed seeds or vegetative parts. Equipment shall be inspected by COR or Project Inspector.

C.1.10 Mechanized Equipment – All mechanized equipment operations shall be limited to 35% slopes with allowances to 45% slope for short pitches up to 300 feet. All operations on granitic soils shall be limited to 25% slopes with allowances to 35% slope for short pitches up to 300 feet.

C.1.11 Use of All Terrain Vehicles – If an all-terrain vehicle is used, it shall be of such design that it will travel over rough, uneven terrain and not create wheel ruts and channels. Spray tank and sprayer shall meet with the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to use.

C.1.12 Spray Trucks – Trucks with spray reel/guns shall meet Oregon State Safety Standards and laws for herbicide application and meet with the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to use.

C.1.13 Fuel and Herbicide Spill and Containment C.1.13.1 Fueling power equipment and ATVs shall be conducted a minimum of 150 feet away from live streams and rivers. All spills, leaks or solid emissions from equipment shall be removed from daily work areas and properly disposed of at Contractor’s expense. Equipment shall be kept in proper running order to prevent spills, leaks, or solid emissions. Contractor shall keep a fuel spill response kit readily available on site throughout the duration of work and be trained and knowledgeable in its use.

C.1.13.2 All Herbicides will be used ‘Consistent with labeling’ and will adhere to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) concerning use, labeling, licensing, storage, and cleanup. All herbicide use will comply with Standard Operating Procedures (Section I, Attachment 4).

C.1.13.3 Herbicides, dyes, or adjuvants shall not be dumped on BLM or private lands during the implementation of this contract. While conducting herbicide treatments, the Contractor shall only clean backpack sprayers, hoses, or other equipment containing herbicide mixtures on BLM lands, not on private lands (other than Contractor’s). Rinsate shall only be poured in areas free of vegetation, such as gravel pits or on untreated noxious weed patches where no non-target plants would be impacted. No equipment shall be rinsed within 100 feet of a water body.

C.1.13.4 Any herbicide spill shall be cleaned up following the spill plan provided by the contractor. All herbicide spills shall be reported to the COR immediately.

At a minimum, Contractor shall:

a. Take immediate action to minimize spill contamination, pending the arrival of containment personnel and equipment.

b. Immediately plug leak at the source herbicide container.

c. Immediately confine spill to a holding area.

d. Secure available equipment and personnel to construct ponding areas to prevent the herbicide spill from reaching any waterways.

e. After taking emergency procedures for containment, begin clean-up and disposal operations.

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f. Notify the necessary local, state and federal authorities - i.e. help can be received from:

Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (Chemtrec) 800-424-9300 - Emergencies only or

Oregon Emergency Response System (OERS) (800)452-0311 BLM District HAZMAT Coordinator Cindy Foster (541) 416-6859

C.1.14 Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Discovery

a. If, in connection with operations conducted under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractor, or an employee discovers, encounters, or becomes aware of any hazardous materials or solid waste in the project area, such as closed glass or plastic containers, barrels, or chemical or oil spills, the Contractor shall suspend all operations in the vicinity of the hazardous material or solid waste and immediately notify the COR of the findings and location.

b. Operations may resume at the discovery site upon receipt of written instructions. No objects of hazardous materials or solid waste shall be removed from the project area.

c. Dumping of any waste material at any time, including any waste generated by the Contractor during the commission of work under this contract, on Federal lands is a violation of Federal Law (43 CFR 8365.1-1(b)(1) and (4).

C.1.15 Unsafe Working Conditions – In the event that the Contractor encounters suspicious activities or individuals or unsafe situations (e.g. marijuana grows) en route to or at treatment areas, they should leave the area immediately and report the situation and location to the COR.

C.2 SUPERVISOR AND CREW REQUIREMENTS

C.2.1 Workforce - The Contractor shall maintain an adequate combination of work force and equipment at all times to ensure timely completion of the work. Supervisors and Crew members must be able to identify invasive species targeted for treatment.

C.2.2 Camping on BLM Administered Lands - The Contractor shall obtain condition of use and written authorization from the Administrative office prior to camping on BLM-administered lands.

Authorization will be conditional in part on the Contractor providing sanitation facilities and removing all refuse, debris, and garbage at the campsite and legally disposing off-site before final payment is made. No illegal dumping of materials is permitted. All fire regulations and permits shall be followed.

Requests for camping authorization shall be made in writing.

C.2.3 Supervisor Requirements - The Contractor shall designate one supervisor for each crew who can communicate with the COR/CO and is knowledgeable and experienced in invasive weed control services and weed identification as required by this contract. Any changes in supervisory designations shall be submitted in writing to the COR at least 24 hours prior to the change taking effect. The supervisor shall know the requirements of the contract including technical requirements and unit locations and shall have a copy of the contract at the site at all times during all operations. The COR will not act as a supervisor to the crew.

C.2.4 Supervisors - Persons designated by the Contractor as supervisors shall perform in that capacity. The supervisor shall, therefore, effectively direct the crew by (1) making periodic inspections of the crew’s work, (2) advising them as to deficient work, (3) providing instructions for correcting such deficiencies, and (4) shall hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with appropriate categories to apply herbicide on BLM lands (Agriculture-Herbicide, Forestry, and Right-of-Way). This person shall be able to communicate in speech and writing with the CO and COR. Any group of people without a supervisor will not be considered a crew.

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C.3.0 DEFINITIONS

Density levels - An evaluation of the percent cover (area occupied by a plant in a specific location) that require varying amounts of time and effort to complete a purchase. The density level is based on the estimated amount of plants present at the time of treatment. It is an average of the percent cover of plants in the treatment area. For example, a “low” infestation may have several clusters of plants but no plants in the rest of the treatment area.

Low concentrations consist of a few scattered plants, patches, clumps, or concentrations, 1% to 5% ground coverage within each treatment site.

Medium concentrations consist of many plants, patches, clumps, or concentrations of specified species that have approximately 5% to 25% ground coverage within each treatment site.

High concentrations consist of large, dense, heavy, concentrations of the specified species that have 25% - 100% ground coverage within each treatment site with only a few or occasional open areas.

GPS – Global Positioning System

Base (reference, control) Station – A GPS receiver set up at a known location; that is, a point whose Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates and elevation are known.

CEP (circular error probable, 2-dimensional) – statistical measure of accuracy. It implies the probability that 50% of the positions obtained will fall within a circle of the specified radius.

PDOP (Position of Dilution of Precision) – PDOP is an indicator of the satellite’s geometry in relation to the user’s GPS receiver location. The smaller the number, the better the geometry;

therefore, the better the position.

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) - A mapping coordinate grid system based upon one of many different mapping projections. The Lakeview BLM District falls between two projections, UTM Zone 11 and UTM Zone 10, US Datum of 1983 (CONUS NAD83). The data is displayed in meters easting and northing. The Contractor will be advised if this UTM projection changes and will be required to use the new projection.

Herbaceous plant – A plant having little or no woody tissue and usually persisting for a single growing season.

New Invader – A weed species new to the area, often heavily targeted for total eradication before populations get very large.

Noxious Weeds – Plants found on the State of Oregon Noxious weed list found at http://oregon.gov/ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/lists.shtml. The targeted weeds for the Lakeview District can be found in Section I, Attachment 6. The weed list may change annually but will remain similar to the 2011 list. Updated lists and direction about which weeds to target will be given to the Contractor at the pre-work for each purchase order. Not all weeds will be targeted for treatment.

PAR – Pesticide Application Record – A legally required record of herbicide application that is filled out within 24 hours of treatment. It includes what herbicide and how much was used, what weeds were sprayed, dates and times of application, names of applicators, etc… (See Attachment 7). Hardcopy PARs are completed manually while PARs information is entered electronically in the VMAP geodatabase.

http://oregon.gov/ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/lists.shtml

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Patch of Weeds – A weed patch is defined as a cluster of weeds of at least 10 herbaceous weeds (e.g.

yellow starthistle), or 2 woody plants (e.g. Scotch broom).

Root Crown - The point where the root and stem of a plant meet and the primary vascular anatomy changes from a stem to a root. This is also the transition point between the stem and the root.

VMAP (Vegetation Management Action Portal)-serves as the system of record for vegetation management projects including invasive weed treatments.

Woody plant – A plant with woody tissue, e.g. stems and branches, and usually persisting more than one growing season.

C.4.0 CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

C.4.1 Contractor Furnished Items C.4.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, transportation, training, supervision, materials, water, and incidentals necessary to perform the weed control as specified herein.

a) License – Oregon State law requires the Contractor to hold a current valid Commercial Pesticide Operator/Applicator License to apply or supervise the application of herbicides. Oregon pesticide license categories should include Agriculture and Right-of-Way. If the Purchase Orders include forested areas a Forest category will also be required. At a minimum, the supervisor of every crew shall be fully licensed. All other applicators will need to have a minimum of Immediately Supervised Pesticide Trainee License or Pesticide Apprentice License and will need to be working under the Licensed Applicator with appropriate categories.

b) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for crew members for herbicide and tool use, including chainsaws needed to cut incidental wind thrown trees blocking roads to gain access to sites.

c) Herbicide Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for herbicides and adjuvants planned for use with each crew at all times.

d) Materials, including, but not limited to:

1. Reference information to aid workers in proper identification of weeds.

2. Approved herbicides (see Attachment 5 and C.5.2.10 for Government approved herbicides)

3. Approved spray adjuvants (see Attachment 6, for BLM approved adjuvants)

4. Water – Clean water for mixing herbicides from a Municipal source must be transported to the field. Drawing water from creeks, rivers, or ponds is not permitted unless it is processed with a filtering system that removes all dirt particles and other contaminants. Transportation and storage of water for mixing must meet with the COR’s approval.

5. HI-LIGHT blue dye for adding to herbicide tank mixtures.

6. Spray equipment in good working condition and meeting the COR’s approval. Hand applicators for wiping.

7. Materials needed for filling out forms and mapping infestations and treatment areas in the field.

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e. GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver to obtain or find locations of treatment sites. Required settings are UTM Zone 10 or 11 North, NAD 83, in meters. Each crew must have a mobile GPS unit or tablet in order to collect data.

g. Herbicide Spill Containment Kit and Written Spill Plan A Spill Containment Kit shall be present at all treatment sites and will include sufficient absorbent material to contain all herbicide and herbicide mixture on the site, plus such items as shovel, hoe, garbage bags, paper towels, hose clamps, duct tape, and hand tools sufficient to stop any leaks and contain spills.

The contractor shall provide the Government with an herbicide spill plan. In case of a spill, the contractor will immediately implement the spill plan and notify the COR.

h. Signing - In areas designated as high public use by the COR (recreation sites, trail heads etc.,) the Contractor shall post pesticide warning signs that inform the public of herbicide use, what was sprayed, when it was sprayed, and when reentry is allowed. The signs shall be placed where they are visible to the public. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to place the signs prior to treatment and retrieve the signs after the reentry period has elapsed.

i. Weed Identification - Information pertaining to the identification of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the Contractor. The COR is available to verify the identification of new weed species, but ultimately the crew supervisors must know the target weed species and direct and train the crew on weed identification. The crew supervisor should have access to books such as “Weeds of the West” or other reference materials to ensure proper weed identification of the target species.

j. Chemical (herbicide) treatments –The Contractor shall have an active Commercial Pesticide Operator licensed in the State of Oregon, with the appropriate categories to apply herbicide on BLM lands (Agriculture-Herbicide, Forestry, and Right-of-Way). All Applicators need to have a minimum of Immediately Supervised Pesticide Trainee License to apply BLM-approved herbicides to herbaceous or woody plants designated by the BLM using a backpack sprayer, ATV/ UTV sprayer or truck-mounted hoses. Truck mounted sprayers with extension hoses may be used along roads with COR approval. Contractor must demonstrate that the spray pattern and pressure is capable of avoiding excessive damage to desirable plant species. i.e., low pressure and small spray pattern. All herbicide treatments must be conducted following herbicide label directions, Standard Operating Procedures, and all other policies and guidelines pertaining to their use.

C.4.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

The Government shall furnish the following:

a. Maps of areas to be treated, generally 1:12,000 scale or larger (i.e., 1:5,000)

b. Copies of aerial photos may also be provided

c. Noxious weed flagging to flag treated sites

d. Pesticide flags to be placed in public areas.

C.5.0 SPECIFIC PURCHASES

C.5.1 Records - The Contractor shall maintain treatment records to allow the Government to monitor contract progress and to be accountable for work quality. Pesticide Applications Records (PARs) are required to be filled out by State Law within 24 hours of application and are used as the records for herbicide use. A time and day for submitting paperwork will be established at the prework.

C.5.1.2 Forms, Mapping, and Flagging

Herbicide Treatments

a) FORMS - For Herbicide treatments the Contractor shall fill out a Pesticide Application Record

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(PAR) within 24 hours of application of treated sites. PARs shall be turned in weekly and reviewed by the COR. The PAR serves as written notice of completed herbicide units. All fields in the PAR form shall be filled out. (See blank PAR Attachment 7). A separate PAR shall be filled out for each section or road system treated and for each day of treatment in one location. More than one species may be included on the same PAR if they are treated in the same location with the same herbicide.

b) VMAP (Vegetation Management Action Portal) Database –The contractor will record herbicide treatments on PARS,which will be used by BLM staff to enter into VMAP database.. The fields will be similar to those on the PARS form. Most fields contain drop down menus. A separate data sheet will be required for each species. Collecting this data will initially take 5-10 minutes to complete but will eventually be faster than completing hard copies of the PARS.

c) MAPPING – The Contractor shall submit the topographical map or aerial photo issued by the BLM with each PAR. Maps will generally be at a scale of 1:12,000. The Contractor shall delineate the area(s) on the map that was treated with herbicide. Treatments occurring in multiple sections will have multiple maps. More than one weed species may be included on one map, but populations of different species shall be drawn on the maps and marked with the species’ name(s).

Treatment areas shall be drawn on maps so that they are distinguishable on a black and white copy. Treatment sites need to be relocatable either by accurate mapping, flagging, or with UTM coordinates. In addition to mapping the treatment site on a topographical map or aerial photo, the Contractor shall collect GPS points for the treatment area.

d) FLAGGING – The Contractor shall hang Noxious Weed flagging provided by the Government to indicate where they have sprayed herbicides. For roadside treatments, they shall hang flagging at the beginning and end of treated areas. For polygons, they shall hang flagging in an area that can easily be seen from a distance. The Contractor shall write the date(s) of treatment on the flagging.

C.5.1.3 The Contractor shall review all forms and maps prior to submitting to the COR to ensure that all required forms are properly filled out and all information is clean, clear, and legible. Forms contaminated with chemicals or dye shall be rewritten. Maps with weed sites or treated areas shall be clearly delineated and must accompany PARs.

The COR may revise forms as needed, but they will be comparable to the forms included as attachments. If forms are revised, the COR shall provide the Contractor with the new forms in electronic and hard copy forms at the pre-work for each purchase order.

C.5.1.4 The Contractor shall be competent at reading topographic and transportation maps and aerial photos and using GPS units to locate sites. They shall also be competent using GPS units to collect UTM coordinates for documenting new sites on Report forms.

C.5.1.5 Treatment areas for pay purposes are calculated by GIS in acres for units and miles for linear features like roads and trails, with an average treatment width specified.

C.5.1.6 Species List for Treatment – See Attachment 2 for the list of noxious and invasive weed species that may require treatment, as designated by the COR. This list is subject to change as the State of Oregon lists new species as ‘Noxious weeds,’ as new State noxious weeds are found within the project area, or as the BLM identifies invasive species that are targeted for control.

C.5.2 General Herbicide requirements C.5.2.1 All herbicide use shall follow SOPs (Section I, Attachment 5) and herbicides labels. All herbicides and adjuvants used will be labeled for agriculture, forestry and rights-of-way use and will be on the approved BLM list found at C.5.2.10 and Section I, Attachment 3. If new chemicals are approved for BLM use, the list on C.5.2.10 will be revised and issued in writing by contract modification.

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C.5.2.2 Nozzle size/fan design will be set to the lowest application pressure (200 – 800-micron diameter droplets) to ensure adequate plant coverage with minimal drift. To minimize drift, do not apply herbicides when wind speeds exceed 10 mph, except in riparian zones where wind speed must be less than 5 mph.

C.5.2.3 Do not apply herbicides when rainfall is imminent or when fog obscures the visibility of target plants.

C.5.2.4 Non-aquatic herbicides shall not be sprayed within 10 feet of water (springs, creeks, rivers, ponds, lakes) using backpack sprayers or within 25 feet using vehicle mounted sprayers. Aquatic herbicides may be applied to noxious weeds or invasive species (as directed) using a backpack sprayer or wicking/wiping methods within the 10 foot buffer.

C.5.2.5 Do not spray on BLM lands within 500 feet of any residence, unless written permission has been obtained from the landowner or as directed by the COR.

C.5.2.6 For all herbicide applications, weeds will be sprayed at provide in Pesticide Use Proposal signed by the Lakeview District Invasive Plant Coordinator, Field Office Manager, Oregon State Office Invasive Plant Coordinator, and Deputy Sate Director. If the Contractor does not feel the herbicide provided in the Pesticide Use Proposal will be an effective treatment the proposal may be modified, however this modification may take 60 days.

C.5.2.7 All equipment, backpack sprayers, ATV and vehicle-mounted nozzles, sprayers, and hoses will be in good working order. Nozzles shall be free of dirt, with tight fittings and seals in place to prevent leaking.

C.5.2.8 Herbicides shall not be applied when the ambient temperature exceeds the limits stated on the label and Pesticide Use Proposal.

C.5.2.9 Herbicides shall be securely transported to avoid all leaks or damage to containers. Transporting shall follow label requirements.

C.5.2.10 Herbicide handling, mixing, and loading C.5.2.10.1 Herbicides will be used in strict accordance with the labels. The Contractor shall take all suitable measures to avoid the spill or release of undiluted product during the loading, transportation, and mixing phase of this project. This may include the use of a containment devise, such as a “pop-up” pool or similar device. All spilled herbicide shall be recovered and utilized as per application label specifications.

C.5.2.10.2 Mixers and loaders shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during mixing and loading operations following State Law.

C.5.2.10.3 To prevent gross errors in the field in mixing and application, regular testing of field calibrations (pumps and nozzles) and calculation shall occur so as to meet the ‘target pounds per acre’ and not exceed the maximum pounds per acre of chemical.

C.5.2.10.4 The contractor shall not wash out spray tanks in or near streams. Mixing and loading operations shall not occur in any area where an accidental spill would contaminate an aquatic body. During weed treatments, the Contractor shall not rinse equipment on private lands (other than their own property).

Rinsate shall only be poured on untreated noxious weeds where no damage would occur to non-target species or in non-vegetated areas, such as gravel pits, where it will not run-off or enter any water body.

C.5.2.10.4 All chemical containers shall be disposed of at sites approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental quality. Chemical containers shall not be disposed of in the contract area.

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C.5.2.10.5 HI-LIGHT blue dye shall be added to the herbicide mix to aid in tracking which plants have been sprayed and for inspection purposes.

C.5.2.11.6 Only the adjuvants listed in Section I, Attachment 2 are allowed for use in herbicide mixtures on BLM lands. The Contractor shall follow all label requirements when using adjuvants, including amounts used.

C.5.3.0 Items 000xAA – 000xAC and 000xG – 000xAI Herbicide Spot Spray:

C.5.3.1 Spot spraying with BLM approved herbicides listed in C.5.2.10 must occur using low nozzle pressure.

The Contractor shall minimize damage to non-target plants while spraying.

C.5.3.2 The use of ATV-mounted spray hoses is subject to COR approval. They will generally be used behind closed gates or on roads that vehicles cannot access. ATVs will generally remain on existing roads and not leave the road prism; however, with approval by the COR, off-road ATV use may occur in weed patches in open grasslands / woodlands on shallow (<30%) slopes.

C.6.0 Estimated Yearly Quantity per acre anticipated under this contract. These quantities are not intended to set forth firm quantities, rather to approximate the magnitude of orders.

ITEM

NO.

Schedule of Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

000xAA Herbicide Spot Spray Backpack, Low Density (1- 5% )

30 AC

000xAB Herbicide Spot Spray Backpack, Medium Density (5-25%)

100 AC

000xAC Herbicide Spot Spray Backpack, High Density (25-100%)

30 AC

000xAD Herbicide Broadcast Backpack, Low Density (1- 5% )

50 AC

000xAE Herbicide Broadcast Backpack, Medium Density (5-25%)

50 AC

000xAF Herbicide Broadcast Backpack, High Density (25-100%)

50 AC

000xAG Herbicide Spot Spray ATV/UTV, Low Density (1- 5% )

30 AC

000xAH Herbicide Spot Spray ATV/UTV, Medium Density (5-25%)

100 AC

000xAI Herbicide Spot Spray ATV/UTV, High Density (25-100%)

30 AC

000xAJ Herbicide Broadcast ATV/UTV, Low Density (1- 5% )

30 AC

000xAK Herbicide Broadcast ATV/UTV, Medium Density (5-25%)

30 AC

000xAL Herbicide Broadcast ATV/UTV, High Density (25-100%)

200 AC

000xAM Hack and Spray, Low Density (1- 5% )

10 AC

000xAN Hack and Spray, Medium Density (5-25% )

25 AC

000xAO Hack and Spray 10 AC

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High Density (25-100%)

(End of Section C)

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract shall commence from date of award for a period up to 2 years if options are exercised.

Base Period: May 1, 2026-September 30, 2026 Option Period 1: May 1, 2027-September 30, 2027 Option Period 2: May 1, 2028-September 30, 2028 Option Period 3: May 1, 2027-September 30, 2028

F.2.0 PROGRESS PLAN

At the prework conference, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written "work progress plan" that details its proposed work force and schedule to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule must reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time.

The following clause is incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

52.242-15 STOP WORK ORDER AUG 1989

(End of Section F)

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.