Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to provide aerial herbicide application services at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Washington. The contract will involve applying herbicide to approximately 150 acres of land to control target ricefield bulrush and reed canarygrass. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all necessary equipment, labor, and materials, excluding the herbicide and surfactant, which will be provided by the Refuge. The application is expected to take place between June 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026.
• The contractor must have a valid state commercial herbicide applicator's license for the state of Washington.
• The contractor must comply with all safety and health requirements, including implementing a hazard communication program.
• The contractor must provide a 48-hour notice to the Project Officer before arriving at the site for herbicide treatment work.
• The contractor must submit an electronic copy of an application plan to the Project Officer, outlining planned application rates, scanned copies of applicator licenses, and a spill and contamination action plan.
• The contractor must certify in writing that all employees engaged in handling, mixing, and spraying herbicides have read the MSDSs and that personal protective equipment will be provided and worn.