Specifications.doc

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

BDO BLM FY25 Noxious Weed Treatment

Item 0001 – MM97 Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Medusahead Rye (Taeniatherum caput-medusae)

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

3. Application Approximate Start Date: October 15, 2025

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 4,071 acres

Approximately 4,071 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the MM97 treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Updated shapefiles will be provided to the Contractor by the Government prior to the commencement of spraying operations as needed.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map:

The treatment area is located approximately 3 miles east of Mountain Home, Idaho in Elmore County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from approximately 3,240-3,480 feet on a south/southwest aspect, with slope ranging from approximately 0-8% slope.

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 of formulated product per acre

· Grounded® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Grounded®

· Or

· Efficax® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Efficax®

· Water: minimum of 5 gallons per acre

10. Remarks and Other Requirements:

Approximate start date is October 15, 2025. The timing of the treatments shall be flexible to maximize treatment effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a temperature of 85o F without COR approval.

Item 0002 – South Coy Herbicide Application

1. Target Species: Downy brome/cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum)

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

3. Application Approximate Start Date: October 15, 2025

4. Approximate Total Acreage: 293 acres

Approximately 404 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the South Coy treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Updated shapefiles will be provided to the Contractor by the Government prior to the commencement of spraying operations as needed.

5. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map:

The treatment area is located approximately 1 mile north northwest of Swan Falls, Idaho in Ada County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from approximately 2,760-2,880 feet on north/northwest aspects, with slope ranging from approximately 0-3% slope.

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 of formulated product per acre

· Grounded® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Grounded®

· Or

· Efficax® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Efficax®

· Water: minimum of 5 gallons per acre

10. Remarks and Other Requirements:

Approximate start date is October 15, 2025. The timing of the treatments shall be flexible to maximize treatment effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a temperature of 85o F without COR approval.

Item 0003 – Blackstone Herbicide Application

9. Target Species: Downy brome/cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum)

10. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance

11. Application Approximate Start Date: October 15, 2025

12. Approximate Total Acreage: 3,083 acres

Approximately 3,083 acres will be treated with herbicide and adjuvant within the Blackstone treatment area. The treatment area may be further refined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Updated shapefiles will be provided to the Contractor by the Government prior to the commencement of spraying operations as needed.

13. Location of Work Sites as Shown on Work Vicinity Map:

The treatment area is located approximately 25 miles south of Bruneau, Idaho in Owyhee County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Bruneau Field Office. Elevation ranges from approximately 4,000-4,400 feet on various aspects, with slope ranging from approximately 0-20% slope.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Work Crew Requirements:

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

10. Herbicide used and Rate of Application:

· Imazapic: 7 ounces of formulated product per acre

· Grounded® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Grounded®

· Or

· Efficax® adjuvant: 8 ounces per acre of Efficax®

· Water: minimum of 2 gallons per acre

11. Remarks and Other Requirements:

Approximate start date is October 15, 2025. The timing of the treatments shall be flexible to maximize treatment effects on target species and minimize non-target impacts. Application will not be allowed above a temperature of 85o F without COR approval.

The contractor shall provide any of the formulations listed below for each chemical (Imazapic and adjuvant). 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 approved for use on rangeland. 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 in the Contractor’s possession prior to application. The Government can be invoiced at that time for the chemical. The chemical will be stored by the contractor per Label specifications and available prior to the estimated start date. This shall be verifiable by the government through submission of invoice and label, or site visit.

Herbicides:

Adjuvants:

WA Re. No. 2935-19002