Specifications.doc

SECTION C

DETAILED SPECIFACATIONS

BDO BLM Fall 2022 HERBICIDE TREATMENT

Item 0001 – Cat Fire BLM Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusa)

2. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required project Period of Performance times.

3. Application Dates: September 26, 2022 through October 15, 2022.

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 16,924 Approximately 16,924 acres will be sprayed within the Herbicide Treatment Project Area identified on the map. The 16,924 acres will be identified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Contractor will be required to begin spraying within 3 days of being notified by COR of appropriate target application dates within the specified target start date range.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map: The project is located approximately 12 miles east of Duck Valley Indian Reservation, ID and approximately 80 miles south of Mountain Home, ID in Owyhee County.

To access the site take Highway 51 south of Mountain Home to Grasmere, ID, approximately 58 miles. Turn east onto Rowland road between mile markers 33 and 32. Travel on Rowland Road approximately 20 miles, project site will be on east side of Rowland Road.

The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Bruneau Field Office.

Average elevation varies between project units and ranges from approximately 5,100-6,000 feet.

6. Equipment/Materials to be supplied by the Contractor: All herbicide, adjuvants, and carrier shall be supplied by the Contractor. All necessary equipment shall be supplied by the Contractor. All equipment and materials supplied by the Contractor shall be sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

7. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area on federal, state, or private land shall be arranged by, and at the discretion and risk of, the Contractor. If the Contractor wishes to use BLM land this must be approved in advance by the COR.

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

9. Herbicide used and Rate of Application:

· Imazapic: 7 ounces per acre

· Water: minimum of 2 gallons per acre

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Application will take place between the dates of September 26 and October 15, 2022. The timing of the treatments will be kept flexible in order to meet to maximize the effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Apply the spray solution in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator.

Item 0002 – Four Rivers Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusa)

2. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required project Period of Performance times.

3. Application Dates: September 26, 2022 through October 15, 2022.

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 2,755 Approximately 2,755 acres will be sprayed within the Herbicide Treatment Project Area identified on the map. The 2,755 acres will consist of two treatment polygons. Individual treatment polygons are 928 acres (north of Hwy 20) and 1,827 acres (south of Hwy 20). These areas will be identified and updated shape files will be provided by the government prior to the commencement of spraying operations.

Contractor will be required to begin spraying within 3 days of being notified by COR of appropriate target application dates within the specified target start date range.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map: The project is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Mountain Home, ID in Elmore County.

To access the site take Highway 20 northeast of Mountain Home towards Fairfield, ID for approximately 13 miles. Project area will be on both sides of Highway 20 between mile markers 108 and 111.

The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office.

Average elevation varies between project units and ranges from approximately 5,000-5,300 feet.

6. Equipment/Materials to be supplied by the Contractor: All herbicide, adjuvants, and carrier shall be supplied by the Contractor. All necessary equipment shall be supplied by the Contractor. All equipment and materials supplied by the Contractor shall be sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

7. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area on federal, state, or private land shall be arranged by, and at the discretion and risk of, the Contractor. If the Contractor wishes to use BLM land this must be approved in advance by the COR.

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

9. Herbicide used and Rate of Application:

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Application will take place between the dates of September 26 and October 15, 2022. The timing of the treatments will be kept flexible in order to meet to maximize the effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Apply the spray solution in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator.

Item 0003 – Owyhee Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusa)

2. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required project Period of Performance times.

3. Application Dates: September 26, 2022 through October 15, 2022.

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 2,400

Approximately 2,400 acres will be sprayed within the Herbicide Treatment Project Area identified on the map. The 2,400 acres will consist of six treatment polygons. Individual treatment polygons range in size from 149 acres to 1,314 acres. These areas will be identified and updated shape files will be provided by the government prior to the commencement of spraying operations.

Contractor will be required to begin spraying within 3 days of being notified by COR of appropriate target application dates within the specified target start date range.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map: The project is located approximately 20 miles south of Marsing Home, ID in Owyhee County.

To access the site take Highway 78 southeast of Marsing towards Murphy, ID for approximately 16 miles. Turn right (west) onto Wilson Creek Road between mile markers 16 and 17 and travel for approximately 8 miles. Project area will be on both sides of Wilson Creek Road near Horse Race Ridge. The Project area can also be accessed from Reynolds Creek Road just north of Reynolds between mile markers 20 and 21.

The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Owyhee Field Office.

Average elevation varies between project units and ranges from approximately 4,000-4,400 feet.

6. Equipment/Materials to be supplied by the Contractor: All herbicide, adjuvants, and carrier shall be supplied by the Contractor. All necessary equipment shall be supplied by the Contractor. All equipment and materials supplied by the Contractor shall be sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

7. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area on federal, state, or private land shall be arranged by, and at the discretion and risk of, the Contractor. If the Contractor wishes to use BLM land this must be approved in advance by the COR.

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

9. Herbicide used and Rate of Application:

· Imazapic: 7 ounces per acre

· Water: minimum of 2 gallons per acre

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Application will take place between the dates of September 26 and October 31, 2022. The timing of the treatments will be kept flexible in order to meet to maximize the effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Apply the spray solution in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator.

0004 – Imazapic Purchase BLM The contractor shall provide any of the formulations listed below for the herbicide (imazapic). All chemical will be supplied in either 1.0 gallon jugs or 2.5 gallon jugs. No chemical is to be supplied in barrels. These herbicides and adjuvants are on the Bureau of Land Management’s approved herbicide and adjuvant lists. These chemicals are rangeland approved. Substitutions will not be allowed. Make sure that the formulations match the specified EPA numbers or in the case of Adjuvants, match the Brand Name Manufacturer. Chemical must be purchased and the contractor’s possession prior to September 26th. The Government can be invoiced at that time for that pay item. The chemical will be stored by the contractor and available prior to the estimated start date. This shall be verifiable by the government through submission of invoice and label, or site visit.

Item 0005 – Cat Fire IDL Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusa)

2. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required project Period of Performance times.

3. Application Dates: September 26, 2022 through October 15, 2022.

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 1,280 Approximately 1,280 acres will be sprayed within the Herbicide Treatment Project Area identified on the map. The 1,280 acres will be identified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Contractor will be required to begin spraying within 3 days of being notified by COR of appropriate target application dates within the specified target start date range.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map: The project is located approximately 12 miles east of Duck Valley Indian Reservation, ID and approximately 80 miles south of Mountain Home, ID in Owyhee County.

To access the site take Highway 51 south of Mountain Home to Grasmere, ID, approximately 58 miles. Turn east onto Rowland road between mile markers 33 and 32. Travel on Rowland Road approximately 20 miles, project site will be on east side of Rowland Road.

The project will be implemented on state lands administered by the Idaho Department of Lands.

Average elevation varies between project units and ranges from approximately 5,100-6,000 feet.

6. Equipment/Materials to be supplied by the Contractor: All herbicide, adjuvants, and carrier shall be supplied by the Contractor. All necessary equipment shall be supplied by the Contractor. All equipment and materials supplied by the Contractor shall be sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

7. Loading Facilities: Use of any loading area on federal, state, or private land shall be arranged by, and at the discretion and risk of, the Contractor. If the Contractor wishes to use BLM or IDL land this must be approved in advance by the COR.

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

9. Herbicide used and Rate of Application:

10. Remarks and Other Requirements: Application will take place between the dates of September 26 and October 15, 2022. The timing of the treatments will be kept flexible in order to meet to maximize the effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Apply the spray solution in properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Applicator.

0006 – Imazapic Purchase IDL The contractor shall provide any of the formulations listed below for the herbicide (imazapic). All chemical will be supplied in either 1.0 gallon jugs or 2.5 gallon jugs. No chemical is to be supplied in barrels. These herbicides and adjuvants are on the Bureau of Land Management’s approved herbicide and adjuvant lists. These chemicals are rangeland approved. Substitutions will not be allowed. Make sure that the formulations match the specified EPA numbers or in the case of Adjuvants, match the Brand Name Manufacturer. Chemical must be purchased and the contractor’s possession prior to September 26th. The Government can be invoiced at that time for that pay item. The chemical will be stored by the contractor and available prior to the estimated start date. This shall be verifiable by the government through submission of invoice and label, or site visit.