W9128F23Q0045 Inquiries as of 5-30-2023.pdf

W9128F23Q0045

Inquiries & Governments Response as of 5/30/2023

1. Are fixed wing aircra able to do the applica ons?

a. Due to the bu es and hilly terrain of the Garrison project office, fixed wing planes would not be advised as an op on for spraying most of the wildlife areas that we have. A fixed wing aircra would not e an acceptable choice for spraying on the dam. Spraying drones would be able to spray the areas.

2. Can the survey be done by drone?

a. Drones would be able to do the surveying.

3. Does the vendor bid total applica on price including chemical, survey and applica on?

a. The contractor will need to take all applicable expenses and factor that into the per/acre cost. There won’t be any addi onal line items for travel, labor, chemical, etc. that should be included in the cost/acre.

4. What me of year are the desired applica ons able to take place? Will it be mul ple mes throughout the growing season?

a. Weed treatments in wildlife areas usually take place in June and again in September. Total veg. control on the dam structures takes place throughout the summer.

5. How large are the es mated treatment blocks?

a. Treatment areas can range from 10 acres to 200 acres. It depends on where the weeds are located and what we need treated that year.