ELIGIBILITY: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units in the Rocky Mountain CESU region & North Atlantic Coast CESU region. Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Units listed above to be qualified to be considered. Project Title: Invasive Species Support at JBMDL Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force, which provides professional and technical support for its Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $170,100 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for additional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee. NOTE: Attached to this document you will find a DRAFT Statement of Work for your reference only. Again, at this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and skills for performing similar or same type of work. A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This research focuses on the following objectives: 1. Pest Control and Pesticide Management Support The cooperator shall conduct business in accordance with the following: The cooperator shall have invasive plant species identification and application experience in all types of terrain to include forest and wetlands areas. The cooperator will have experience with the safe operation of the forestry mower/mulcher over various types of terrain to include forested wetlands if the cooperator chooses to utilize this type of mechanical control. All pesticides used by the cooperator shall be used in accordance with the pesticide labels (which are law) and all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Pesticide applicators must hold valid, current state Pesticide Applicator Certificates for the applicable categories (including categories 2 [forest pest control] 5A [aquatic pest control-general], 6 [Rights-of-Way] and 7A [General Pest Control]. The cooperator shall provide point(s) of contact (POC) information, including phone numbers and email addresses. 2. Pest Control and Pesticide Application Information The cooperator shall provide pest control and pesticide application information in the following manner: The COOPERATOR shall register with the Air Force’s web-based Integrated Pest Management Information System (IPMIS) and use this system to record pesticide applications on the installations. The cooperator shall report each pesticide application to the installation PMC using the Pesticide Application Record Report (see Appendix A) within 5 working days of applications. The cooperator shall provide copies of all current state pesticide applicator certifications, pesticide business licenses, and proof of liability insurance to the installation PMC no later than 2 weeks prior to application of pesticides and annually within one week of subsequent recertification or renewal. Registered technicians are not considered certified under DoD Pest Management Regulations and cannot apply pesticides on JBMDL. The cooperator will ensure copies of all of these documents are provided to the installation PMC before any pesticide application. The cooperator shall provide copies of labels and material safety data sheets for all pesticides requested to be used on the installation to the PMC at least one week prior to use on JB MDL. The cooperator shall ensure pesticide vehicles are designated for pesticide use only and marked clearly “Contaminated with Pesticides” and with the company logo. Only certified applicators shall operate designated vehicles. Vehicles shall be maintained and clean to reduce potential pesticide contamination. Vehicles will have the appropriate spill response material. The cooperator will be familiar with the installation Integrated Pest Management Plan, including the installation’s Pesticide Discharge Management Plan. All pesticide applications must be performed in accordance with respective labels and applicable federal and state regulations. 3. Managing Invasive Species The cooperator shall furnish all labor, materials, herbicides, and equipment, necessary to evaluate project areas and perform herbicidal application and vegetation removal of invasive species. The cooperator shall have invasive plant species identification and pesticide application experience in all types of terrain to include forest and wetlands areas. The cooperator shall control/treat invasive species, including but not limited to common reed (Phragmites), Cypress spurge, lespedeza, mullein, pepperwood, tree of heaven, Oriental bittersweet, Japanese honeysuckle, wormwood, multiflora rose, spotted knapweed, stilt grass, autumn olive, garlic mustard and barberry. For a detailed description please review the RSOI_SOO related documents attached in this posting. Please send responses or direct questions to: USACE Sandy Justman Contract Specialist CESWF-CT Email:
[email protected] Office: 817-886-1073 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Will begin 30 APRIL 2020.