SOW_Noxious_Weed_Spraying_J_Clark_0001.pdf
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- 140FS226Q0168
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Summary of Statement of Work: Herbicide Application/Noxious Weed Control
This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for herbicide application and noxious weed control services at J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota for the period 2026-2027. The contractor must map leafy spurge infestations and chemically spray approximately 600 acres within Unit G-2 (Bottineau and McHenry County, North Dakota, located in Township 163N, Range 80W, Sections 1, 12, and 13). The Fish and Wildlife Service will provide all herbicides; the contractor must supply all labor and equipment necessary to complete mapping and application activities. Treatment timing must occur within label and Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) windows, typically August through October, with treatments coordinated with the Refuge Manager at least 48 hours in advance.
The contractor must maintain a valid North Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator license and comply with all Worker Protection Standards, manufacturer instructions, and federal/state regulations. Specified herbicides are Method 240SL or Plateau with water. All equipment must arrive on-site thoroughly cleaned and free of debris, invasive species, and plant material. Critical operational requirements include: establishing 300-foot standoff distances from people and vehicles; maintaining label-specific buffers near water and wetlands; halting operations during temperature inversions, wind speeds exceeding label thresholds, or precipitation; and limiting work to daylight hours only. The contractor must carry minimum $1,000,000 in commercial liability insurance, immediately report any spills or misapplications to the Service with written incident reports within 24 hours, and submit pesticide application records and GIS shapefiles of treated areas within 30 days of completion. The technical coordinator is John Takala, Refuge Manager, at 701-768-2548 extension 114 or 701-500-1388.
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140FS226Q0168 Chemical Application for Noxious Weed Control Page 1 of 3
J Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge
STATEMENT OF WORK
Herbicide Application/Noxious Weed Control
1. General:
1.1 J. Clark National Wildlife Refuge is requesting a contractor to map noxious weeds (Leafy
Spurge) and chemically spray those areas on refuge lands. Exact treatment areas will be provided to the contractor. The contractor will apply herbicides as specified in the approved Pesticide Use
Proposals (PUPs) and product labels, including product selection, rates, adjuvants, and timing. Use adjuvants only as permitted by the label; specify type/rate per label & PUP. Maps showing the general area are included. All pesticide applications will comply with the law, FWS policies, and follow the approved Pesticide Use Proposal.
1.2 Contractor Qualifications: Contractor must hold all relevant licensing required for herbicide applications in the state of North Dakota.
1.3 Other: All work shall be conducted in compliance with applicable National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) documentation, Biological Opinions, and refuge-specific management plans.
2. Place of Performance and Period of Performance: J. Clark National Wildlife Refuge is soliciting offers to map noxious weeds (Leafy Spurge) and chemically spray non refuge lands, 2026-2027.
2.2 Treatment timing shall follow label and PUP guidance for the specific products selected.
Treatment and survey locations as follows:
o J. Clark National Wildlife Refuge: (Bottineau and McHenry County, ND)
• Unit G-2, T.163N R.80W Sec 1,12 and 13. Unit Acres 730. Estimated acres to treat, 600.
Targeted weed species, Leafy Spurge.
2.3 Normal duty hours are Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 local. Operations are limited to daylight.
Contractor shall provide 24/7 contact for coordination.
2.4 Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Federal holidays as observed by OPM
(e.g., New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day as applicable, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Day).
2.5 Contractor shall coordinate treatment timing with John Takala the Refuge Manager point of contact at least 48 hours prior to application and receive approval to proceed.
3. Scope
3.1 The contractor shall treat within label/PUP windows (e.g., August - October, unless label/PUP specify otherwise). Product selection and rates shall follow PUPs & labels. The contractor will provide, labor, and equipment needed to complete the mapping and herbicide application (see maps, 140FS226Q0168 Chemical Application for Noxious Weed Control Page 2 of 3 legal descriptions and estimated acres to be chemically treated). All herbicides approved for use will be provided by FWS. All equipment used in performance of this work shall be thoroughly cleaned and free of all debris, including soil, plant material, invasive species, and noxious weeds, prior to arrival on site. Equipment that does not meet this requirement will not be allowed to operate on site. The herbicide application and contractor must meet the following specifications:
A. The contractor will use Method 240SL or Plateau herbicide with water as listed on the label to control invasive leafy spurge.
B. All treatments will be made in accordance with manufactures instructions for use.
C. Contractor will use only label‑approved adjuvants/drift agents at label‑specified rates.
No unlisted adjuvants. Drift control agents and adjuvants must be approved for use with all herbicides and used in accordance with the herbicide label.
D. Set swath width per manufacturer & calibration, verified by flow‑rate and pattern tests documented before full‑rate operations.
E. Establish temporary closures and signage as needed. Maintain minimum 300 ft lateral standoff from people/vehicles unless refuge staff have closed the area and the contractor controls access. Apply label‑specific buffers near open water/wetlands.
F. Maintain ND Commercial Pesticide Applicator license in appropriate category; comply with Worker Protection Standards (training, PPE, posting, REI). Follow labels, PUPs, and federal/state law.
G. Contractor will follow herbicide labels to comply with all, agency, State and Federal laws.
H. Operations are limited to daylight,; night ops prohibited.
I. The contractor will carry at least $1,000,000.00 in commercial liability insurance against the potential loss, damage, or injury to the Service or to the Public.
J. The J. Clark Refuge staff will provide maps to the contractor indicating areas to be sprayed. Do not treat outside mapped polygons without written COR approval. Submit
GIS tracks and treated area polygons as deliverables.
K. Contractor shall comply with all avoidance and minimization measures related to threatened, endangered, and sensitive species, cultural resources, and wetlands as identified by the Service. No application shall occur outside approved treatment areas.
L. Halt operations during temperature inversions; when sustained wind exceeds label threshold (e.g., >10–12 mph or as specified); when gust spread >5 mph; or during precipitation. Record on‑site weather per sortie.
M. Contractor shall immediately notify the Service of any spills, misapplications, or incidents involving herbicides, fuel, or equipment and shall be responsible for all required cleanup and reporting. Provide written incident report to COR within 24 hours.
N. Areas not treated in accordance with this SOW may require re-treatment at no additional cost to the Government.
O. The Service reserves the right to observe application activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
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4. Deliverables and/or Delivery Schedule:
4.1 A pesticide application record documenting the application as required by North Dakota law in either hardcopy or electronic format will be submitted within 30 days of treatment completion accompanied by GIS shapefiles of mapping of infestations.
5. Technical Coordinator(s):
5.1 John Takala, Refuge Manager, 701-768-2548 ext.114 or cell 701-500-1388. USFWS, 681
Salyer Rd, Upham ND 58789.
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