SPSF02014 Foliar Herbicide TSI 12-2022.docx

Quick Quote The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a contractor to perform a foliar herbicide treatment within a designated stand on the Sandy Point State Forest located in King William County. See attached State Forest Location Map and Project Map for exact location.

Work description:

The work consists of treating one stand totaling 15 acres based upon the following specifications and as identified on the attached maps with treatment boundary marked with pink flagging or via a road.

Treat all understory Sweetgum, Red Maple, American Holly, and Mountain Laurel shorter than 6 feet tall with basal or foliar herbicide application. Oaks and Yellow Poplar are not to be treated and care taken to avoid damage to them. The targeted stems are in the understory of a mixed hardwood forest. Herbicide must be selected that will not volatilize and damage overstory trees.

Contractor guarantees at least 90% coverage of the stems targeted for treatment. Proper certification for a ground crew with oversight by a forester having a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Pesticide Business License, and a Certificate of Insurance is required.

Contractor’s total Fee for the Services will be determined at a rate per acre for stand treatment for foliar herbicide or basal bark application.

Gathered data indicates 1350 stems per acre of Sweetgum, Red Maple, American Holly, and Mountain Laurel over 2 feet tall. Most of these stems will need treated. It is likely there are 1100 to 1200 stems per acre to be treated.

Quotes are for work with the Contractor providing chemicals along with a statement of chemicals to be recommended for use.

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.

Contractor will have herbicide labels and material safety data sheet (SDS) at the Site for review and inspection during Application. Treatment / Application must be completed before October 15th, 2023.

The successful bidder is required to check-in with the State Forest Manager, Dennis Gaston at 804-840-5493, prior to starting work.

Work to be completed before October 15, 2023.

Location:

Sandy Point State Forest Sandy Point Road West Point VA. 23181 Past the end of State maintenance and beyond a locked gate with a combination of 2-0-1-5 Access the stand from Big Pine Forest Road.

Visitation of the site is encouraged prior to submitting a quote. For more information, please call Dennis Gaston at (804) 966-2201 (o) or (804) 840-5493 (c) or email Dennis.Gaston@dof.Virginia.gov or Joe.Rossetti@dof.virginia.gov

Quotes accepted until but no later than 1:00 PM February 2, 2023.

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

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

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

d). Virginia Department of Forestry reserves the right to terminate operations for failure to follow terms.