US Air Force Invasive Species Support Grant at JBMDL

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: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil

Office: 817-886-1073

Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Will begin 30 APRIL 2020.