W91274Q24R0018_Questions_Answers.pdf

W91274Q24R0018

CAMP SHELBY HERBICIDE APPLICATION

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Are there any specific regulatory or compliance requirements that need to be adhered to for this project? For GIS data, all geographic data is required to be in a file geodatabase format, feature datasets, feature classes that adhere to the Spatial Data Standard for Installations and Environmental (SDSFIE, Version 40) https://www.sdsfieonline.org/and shall be in compliance with the provided Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) guidance documents. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, certifications, and/or licenses required for the completion of this contract. Contractor shall ensure that all provisions of the EPA worker protection standard will be met by his/her employees. Contractor is responsible for instructing and training his/her employees in the safe transportation, storage, handling, and application of herbicides, and for training in the disposal of all containers/spray tanks. A licensed applicator with a copy of the contract specs, chemical labels, and safety data sheets (SDS) shall be on site during the mixing or application of any chemical.

2. What are the payment terms and schedule for the contractor once the project is underway? Payment for service is after completion.

3. What is the current condition and composition of the soil in the areas to be sprayed with herbicide? For a majority of the project area, the soils are a sandy loam.

These areas received an intermediate timber thinning approximately one year ago.

4. Are there any known issues with drainage or waterlogging in the target areas? There are no known issues at this time.

5. What types of vegetation are currently present, and what is the extent of their coverage? The target species will consist of Chinese privet, yaupon, volunteer hardwoods and other undesirable species. A site visit will better provide specifics for species and their coverage.

6. Are there any environmental considerations or protected species in the areas to be treated? Gopher tortoise burrows could possibly be located within the treatment area, but none are known to MSARNG personnel on this area.

Practices will be used to avoid causing damage to the burrow or disturbing the apron with equipment, such as maintaining a buffer of 25 feet around burrows.

All water bodies will be kept free of contractor generated debris. Equipment access is prohibited within wetland areas. Machinery will not be operated when soil moisture conditions are such that excessive rutting or soil movement will occur.

7. Has the area been treated with herbicide or other chemicals in the past, and if so, what were the results? There are no records of herbicide being utilized on these units.