Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to perform herbicide treatment in the Pine Valley area. The treatment will target Scotch thistle, Canada Thistle, and Hoary Cress, as well as other noxious weed species. The contractor will be responsible for applying the herbicide using properly maintained and calibrated equipment. The treatment area consists of 1023 acres, including 888 acres of upland and 135 acres with potential water presence. The contractor must be available during the anticipated treatment window of June 1st to July 17th.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Target species: Scotch thistle, Canada Thistle, Hoary Cress, and other noxious weed species
• Treatment area: 1023 acres, including upland and areas with potential water presence
• Equipment requirements: Properly maintained and calibrated equipment capable of delivering the desired volume
• Chemical requirements: 2,4-D + Chlorsulfuron + non-ionic surfactant + dye, and up to water's edge approved 2,4-D + up to water's edge approved non-ionic surfactant + dye
• Rate of application: Terrestrial tank mix and water's edge tank mix with specified rates