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140L2625Q0002
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Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region

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This is a detailed specifications document for a broadcast seeding project for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Boise District Office in Idaho. The project is divided into Schedule A (5 items totaling 25,395 acres and 104,600 bulk pounds of seed) and Schedule B (6 items totaling 95,094 acres and 281,860 bulk pounds of seed).

The specifications outline 11 different seeding mixes across multiple locations in Idaho counties including Owyhee, Ada, Gem, Payette, and Washington, with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 feet. All seed will be provided by the government and must be picked up from the BLM Seed Warehouse in Boise with 24-hour advance notice. The contractor must provide crews and equipment for seed handling and application, with no off-road travel or ground disturbance permitted. Seed mixes include various combinations of sagebrush, grasses, and forbs, with specific application rates provided for each location. Access to work sites may be limited due to winter weather conditions, and contractors must arrange their own loading facilities with COR approval required for use of BLM land.

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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS - BDO BLM FY25 BROADCAST SEEDING #1

Item No.
Description
Percent Coverage
Estimated Quantity (Acres)
Estimated Bulk Pounds of Seed
Estimated Bulk Rate (Lbs/Acre)
Seed Mixing
Seed Pickup Location
1
Mary (Sagebrush)
100
2,958
3,040
1
N/A
Boise, ID
2
Sugar (Sagebrush)
100
7,449
7,480
1
N/A
Boise, ID
3
Jump (Sagebrush)
100
6,452
7,800
1.2
N/A
Boise, ID
4
Table (Grass/Sagebrush)
100
5,803
33,380
5.8
Mixed
Boise, ID
5
Valley (Grass/Forb/Sagebrush)
100
2,733
52,900
19.4
Mixed
Boise, ID

SCHEDULE A TOTALS

25,395
104,600

SCHEDULE B

Item No.
Description
Percent Coverage
Estimated Quantity (Acres)
Estimated Bulk Pounds of Seed
Estimated Bulk Rate (Lbs/Acre)
Seed Mixing
Seed Pickup Location
6
Paddock Mix 1 (Sagebrush/Forb)
100
48,170
61,240
1.3
Mixed
Boise, ID
7
Paddock Mix 2 (Sagebrush/Forb)
100
10,709
11,880
1.1
Mixed
Boise, ID
8
Paddock Mix 3 (Sagebrush/Grass/Forb)
100
11,879
63,900
5.4
Mixed
Boise, ID
9
Paddock Mix 4 (Sagebrush/Grass/Forb)
100
8,627
44,310
5.1
Mixed
Boise, ID
10
Mineral (Grass/Sagebrush)
100
5,811
37,080
6.4
Mixed
Boise, ID
11
Lava (Grass/Sagebrush)
100
9,898
63,450
6.4
Mixed
Boise, ID

SCHEDULE B TOTALS

95,094
281,860

SCHEDULE A ITEMS

Item 1 – Mary (Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 2,958 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 47 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) Brunea Field Office. Elevation ranges from 5,800 to 6,000 feet. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site. 24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Mary (Sagebrush): Total of 3,040 pounds of seed to seed 2,958 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Mary (Sagebrush) Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
2,958
0.5
1,520
Mountain Big Sagebrush
2,958
0.5
1,520
TOTALS
2,958
1.0
3,040

Item 2 – Sugar (Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 7,499 acres

9. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 18 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 3,700 to 4,600 feet. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

3. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

4. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

5. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

6. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site. 24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

7. Sugar (Sagebrush): Total of 7,480 pounds of seed to seed 7,499 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Sugar (Sagebrush)

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
7,499
1.0
7,480
TOTALS
7,499
1.0
7,480

Item 3 – Jump (Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 6,452 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Marsing, Idaho in Owyhee County. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Owyhee Field Office. Elevation ranges from 4,000 to 5,100 feet. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site. 24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Jump (Sagebrush): Total of 7,800 pounds of seed to seed 6,452 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Jump (Sagebrush)

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
6,452
1.2
7,800
TOTALS
6,452
1.2
7,800

Item 4– Table (Grass/Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 5,803 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 20 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 3,700 to 4,600 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Table (Grass/Sagebrush): Total of 33,380 pounds of seed to seed 5,803 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Table (Grass/Sage) Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Snake River Wheatgrass
5,803
3.0
17,800
Sandberg Bluegrass
5,803
0.9
5,350
Big Bluegrass
5,803
1.0
5,950
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
5,803
0.7
4,280
TOTALS
5,803
5.7
33,380

Item 5 – Valley (Grass/Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 2,733 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 6 miles east of Boise, 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 3,400 to 5,800 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Valley (Grass/Forb/Sagebrush): Total of 52,900 pounds of seed to seed 2,733 acres.

Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Valley (Grass/Sage) Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Snake River Wheatgrass
2,733
0.2
550
Bluebunch Wheatgrass
2,733
5.6
15,250
Thickspike Wheatgrass
2,733
8.2
22,550
Sandberg Bluegrass
2,733
0.2
550
Bottlebrush Squirreltail
2,733
0.4
1,100
Idaho Fescue
2,733
0.2
550
Triticale
2,733
1.0
2,750
Alfalfa
2,733
0.4
1,000
Small Burnet
2,733
1.0
2,750
Sainfoin
2,733
1.0
2,750
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
2,733
0.5
1,400
Mountain Big Sagebrush
2,733
0.5
1,400
Bitterbrush, Antelope
2,733
.1
300
TOTALS
2,733
19.4
52,900

SCHEDULE B ITEMS

Item 6 – Paddock Mix 1 (Sagebrush/Forb)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 48,170 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Midvale and approximately 10 miles north of Emmett, Idaho (Gem, Payette, Washington Counties). The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from 2,300 to 5,900 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Paddock Mix 1 (Sagebrush/Forb): Total of 61,240 pounds of seed to seed 48,170 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Paddock Mix 1 Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
48,170
0.25
12,080
Basin Big Sagebrush
48,170
0.25
12,080
Mountain Big Sagebrush
48,170
0.25
12,080
Alfalfa
48,170
0.5
25,000
TOTALS
48,170
1.3
61,240

Item 7 – Paddock Mix 2 (Sagebrush/Forb)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 10,709 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Midvale and approximately 10 miles north of Emmett, Idaho (Gem, Payette, Washington Counties). The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from 2,300 to 5,900 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Paddock Mix 2 (Sagebrush/Forb): Total of 11,880 pounds of seed to seed 10,709 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Paddock Mix 2 Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Mountain Big Sagebrush
10,709
0.6
6,480
Alfalfa
10,709
0.5
5,400
TOTALS
10,709
1.1
11,880

Item 8 – Paddock Mix 3 (Sagebrush/Grass/Forb)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 11,879 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Midvale and approximately 10 miles north of Emmett, Idaho (Gem, Payette, Washington Counties). The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from 2,300 to 5,900 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Paddock Mix 3 (Sagebrush/Grass/Forb): Total of 63,900 pounds of seed to seed 11,879 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Paddock Mix 3 Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Snake River Wheatgrass
11,879
1.0
11,900
Thickspike Wheatgrass
11,879
1.0
11,900
Sandberg Bluegrass
11,879
1.0
11,900
Big Bluegrass
11,879
1.0
11,900
Alfalfa
11,879
0.6
6,700
Wyoming Big Sagebrush
11,879
0.5
3,200
Basin Big Sagebrush
11,879
0.3
3,200
Mountain Big Sagebrush
11,879
0.1
3,200
TOTALS
11,879
5.4
63,900

Item 9 – Paddock Mix 4 (Sagebrush/Grass/Forb)

9. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

10. Approximate Total Acreage: 8,627 acres

11. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Midvale and approximately 10 miles north of Emmett, Idaho (Gem, Payette, Washington Counties). The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from 2,300 to 5,900 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

12. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

13. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

14. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

15. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

16. Paddock Mix 4 (Sagebrush/Grass/Forb): Total of 44,310 pounds of seed to seed 8,627 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Paddock Mix 4 Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Snake River Wheatgrass
8,627
1.0
8,700
Thickspike Wheatgrass
8,627
1.0
8,700
Sandberg Bluegrass
8,627
0.3
2,900
Big Bluegrass
8,627
1.7
14,500
Alfalfa
8,627
0.5
4,350
Mountain Big Sagebrush
8,627
0.6
5,160
TOTALS
8,627
5.1
44,310

Item 10 – Mineral (Grass/Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 5,811 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 18 miles northwest of Weiser, Idaho, in Washington 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 2,000 to 4,500 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Mineral (Grass/Sagebrush): Total of 37,080 pounds of seed to seed 5,811 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Mineral (Grass/Sage) Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Snake River Wheatgrass
5,811
2.0
11,850
Slender Wheatgrass
5,811
2.0
11,850
Big Bluegrass
5,811
1.3
7,500
Mountain Big Sagebrush
5,811
1.0
5,880
TOTALS
5,811
6.4
37,080

Item 11 – Lava (Grass/Sagebrush)

1. Application Method: Appropriate to meet required Period of Performance. No off-road travel is permitted and application method shall not result in ground disturbance.

2. Approximate Total Acreage: 9,898 acres

3. Location of Project Site(s) as Shown on Project Location Maps: The project is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Midvale, Idaho in Gem, Adams, and Washington Counties. The project will be implemented on federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office. Elevation ranges from 3,400 to 5,000 ft. Access to the work site via ground may be limited due to winter weather conditions.

4. Requirements of Equipment to be Supplied by the Contractor: Sufficient to meet specifications of the contract.

5. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Crew Requirements: Crew for handling seed and loading application equipment shall be furnished by the contractor.

7. Location of Seed to be Furnished by the Government: It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up project seed from the BLM Seed Warehouse located in Boise, Idaho and transport seed to the project loading site (refer to IV. Seeding, Section K).

24 hour advanced notice for scheduling seed pickup is required. Contractor will be provided contact information for warehouse.

8. Lava (Grass/Sagebrush): Total of 63,450 pounds of seed to seed 9,898 acres. Actual seeding rates may vary due to seed availability and PLS ratings.

Lava (Grass/Sage) Seed Type/Variety

Seeding Acres
Bulk Lbs/ Ac
BULK Total Lbs
Bluebunch Wheatgrass
9,898
2.0
19,800
Thickspike Wheatgrass
9,898
2.0
19,800
Big Bluegrass
9,898
1.5
14,850
Mountain Big Sagebrush
9,898
0.9
9,000
TOTALS
9,898
6.4
63,450

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