Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to provide herbicide treatment services for the Grindstone South area, located approximately 11 miles south-southwest of Elko, Nevada. The project involves treating 1917 acres of land, including 1890 acres of upland and 27 acres with potential water presence, to control Scotch thistle and other noxious weeds. The contractor must provide equipment, chemicals, and a work crew to handle and mix the chemicals, and load equipment. The treatment area is characterized by hilly and steep terrain, with dense forests and shrublands, and the contractor must be able to navigate this terrain to apply the herbicide. The project is expected to take place between June 2nd and July 18th.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Treating 1917 acres of land, including 1890 acres of upland and 27 acres with potential water presence
• Controlling Scotch thistle and other noxious weeds
• Providing equipment, chemicals, and a work crew
• Navigating hilly and steep terrain to apply the herbicide
• Applying the herbicide in a way that minimizes drift and maintains buffers around water sources