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Quick Quote: Powhatan Wavyleaf Treatment

Scope of Work and Requirements

Summary:

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a contractor to perform treatments on invasive wavyleaf grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) through foliar application with backpack sprayers at

Powhatan State Park in Powhatan County, Virginia. See attached maps for exact locations.

Work description:

The work consists of successfully identifying and treating small patches of wavyleaf grass scattered across an approximately 150 acre area as identified on the attached maps. Treatment area is an overgrown forested habitat that can only be accessed on foot from two points, marked on map. One access point is on Powhatan State Park land, while the other point is accessed through Beaumont

Correctional Center.

Requirements:

1. Treat all wavyleaf grass found within the target area. No other species shall be treated.

2. A glyphosate herbicide mixed at a 2% solution, appropriate surfactant if necessary, and a marking dye shall be used and applied per label instructions. Contractor guarantees that vegetation will be treated in such a manner that at least 90% of target species in area have been treated and show visible mortality. Retreatment will be required if mortality is not visible 2-4 weeks after first treatment.

3. Use of other chemicals not specified above shall be reviewed with DOF BEFORE use for approval.

4. Proper certification for ground crew is required, with oversight of a professional having a Virginia

Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, Pesticide Business License, and a Certificate of

Insurance. Any other staff utilizing and applying herbicides must be a registered technician.

5. All equipment that is used must be adequately washed and cleaned as to remove any soil, seeds or vegetative material on or in the machine before it arrives on site.

6. A copy of the Certificate of Insurance will be required with both the Virginia Department of

Forestry and the Department of Conservation and Recreation listed as the additional insured.

The Commonwealth of Virginia required insurance minimums are itemized in the attached

General Terms and Conditions.

7. No component of the delivery system shall leak. Leaking will be cause for stopping treatment operations.

8. Treatment area includes multiple sensitive areas (vernal ponds) that shall be flagged and avoided during treatment.

9. The contractor will be required to post provided signage in the treatment area before treatment begins and remove signage at the completion of work.

10. Contractor will provide Services in compliance with herbicide label and regulations set forth by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Contractor will maintain complete herbicide application records at the Site during application and for at least 2 years as specified by VDACS.

11. Contractor will have herbicide labels and material safety data sheets (SDS) at the Site for review and inspection during Application. Inspection may be completed by Virginia Department of

Forestry or Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation staff at any time.

12. Treatment/Application must be completed before August 31, 2024. If wavyleaf plants begin seeding before this date, work must stop immediately.

13. The successful bidder is required to provide dates they will be on-site before work begins, and to update these dates if any changes arise. 72 hours advance notice is requested, but no less than

24 hours will be allowed. Contractor CANNOT be on-site without prior notice. Please contact

Lindsay Caplan at (804) 432-4826 or lindsay.caplan@dof.virginia.gov to provide notice.

14. Invoices shall be inclusive of number of gallons used, application date, work performed and/or area treated.

15. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of alcohol or other drugs is strictly prohibited.

16. Any impairment or incapacitation from the use of alcohol or other drugs is strictly prohibited.

17. No firearms of any kind will be allowed on State Property, neither concealed nor open carry.

Virginia Department of Forestry reserves the right to terminate the contract and all operations for failure to follow terms and or requirements.

Location:

Powhatan State Park

4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139

Visitation of the site is encouraged prior to submitting a bid. To arrange a site visit, please contact Kerry O’Neill at (540) 310-8086. For other information, please contact

Lindsay Caplan at (804) 432-4826 or lindsay.caplan@dof.virginia.gov.

Instructions:

Please submit a per acre bid price on the pricing grid provided within the solicitation. Bid price must be all inclusive: chemicals, labor and any mobilization fees.

If you have any difficulties submitting a bid, please reach out to eVA customer care at (866) 289-7367

For any questions pertaining to the solicitation itself, please reach out to thomas.baumann@dof.virginia.gov.

mailto:lindsay.caplan@dof.virginia.gov