Specifications include, but are not limited to: Acreage: 1,307 acres Pricing: Bids are to be submitted on a cost per acre basis. Herbicide Rate: The tank mix will be plateau herbicide, active ingredient imazapic, will be applied at 5 oz/acre and Roundup Pro or generic brand, active ingredient glyphosate, applied at 8 oz/per acre in 6 gallons of water/acre + 1 quart non-ionic surfactant per 100 gallons of spray mix. The contractor is responsible for supplying all herbicide, surfactant, and water. GPS Technology: The aircraft must be equipped with a global positioning system that is used to establish lines for 100% coverage. UDWR will provide to the Contractor an electronic file containing coordinate positions of treatment areas in an ARC/INFO GIS format. The Contractor shall provide a Trimble, ARC/INFO or ARCVIEW electronic file in UTM projection North America Datum 1983 of treatment coverage upon completion of each treated area or as required by the Contracting Officer. A government representative shall monitor the Contractors GPS to assure Contractors compliance with contract specifications. Application Dates: Application must occur as soon as possible and no later than October 30, 2023. Contractor will work closely with the Project Manager to schedule optimal flight times. Timing: The contractor will be expected to begin spraying by 8:00 a.m. to avoid windy conditions and minimize drift. The government reserves the right to postpone the operation if wind speed exceeds 10 miles per hour. Experience: The contractor must have prior experience in aerial application of herbicides to be awarded the contract. Negative references will be grounds to deny bids. References can be submitted with this bid.
