HERBICIDE 2026 HSO & TSO

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act." It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic areas (Oregon Counties of Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, and Washington Counties of Clark, Skamania).

This document is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts within the specified region. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. It details specific rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to health, technical, and transportation occupations, as well as information on paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment No. 2, providing a vicinity map for the Walter Horning Seed Orchard.

• The map displays major roads and towns in the vicinity of the orchard, including I-5, Highway 99E, and various local roads.
• It indicates directions to the orchard from major routes and nearby cities like Portland and Oregon City.
• Specific driving directions are provided after passing through Colton: turn left on Bauer Road, right on Unger Road, and left on Sheckly Road.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical location of the Walter Horning Seed Orchard, which may be relevant for site visits, logistics, or understanding the operational environment of the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a vicinity map and detailed driving directions to the Travis Tyrrell Tree Seed Orchard.

• Contact Information: Includes the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management's address, P.O. Box, telephone, and fax for the Northwest Oregon District, Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard.
• Physical Location: 26411 Siuslaw River Road.
• Vicinity Map: A map illustrating major highways and local roads leading to the orchard, with key towns and landmarks like Eugene, Cottage Grove, and Lorane.
• Driving Directions: Step-by-step instructions from multiple starting points (Eugene, I-5 North, I-5 South, Cottage Grove) to reach the orchard.

This document is crucial for bidders needing to physically visit the Travis Tyrrell Tree Seed Orchard for any reason related to the opportunity, such as site visits, pre-bid conferences, or delivery of goods/services. It provides essential location and navigation information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically herbicide application services. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Herbicide application services are required at three locations: BLM Horning Seed Orchard (Colton, Oregon), BLM Tyrrell Seed Orchard (Lorane, Oregon), and Sprague Seed Orchard (Merlin, Oregon).

• Specific tasks include application to orchard roads, fencelines, around orchard trees, in/around orchard tree rows, spot treatment of Scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry, and broadcast treatment of Scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry.

• Contractor is responsible for providing chemicals for most line items, except for specific items where the government will furnish chemicals.

• Application methods are limited to backpack sprayers, tractor-pulled spray rigs, or hydraulic handheld wands. ATV/UTV or truck-mounted sprayers are permitted. Aerial application is prohibited.

• Application timing is based on pre-bud emergence, with specific sequences and timing for multiple applications.

• Environmental conditions (humidity, wind, precipitation, temperature) must be within specified limits for application.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through May 8, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 115310 with a small business size standard of $11.5 Million.

• Proposals or quotes must be submitted via email to blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on price.

• Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (52.212-3).

• Key deadlines: Questions due 3 days prior to solicitation closing. Responses due by the date and time specified in the solicitation.

• This requirement is set-aside for SMALL BUSINESS.

• NAICS Code: 115310

• Small Business Size Standard: $11.5 Million

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed.

• Multiple awards may be made.

Wage Determination

This document, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in Oregon County of Lane, Oregon. It serves as a baseline for contractors to ensure fair compensation for their employees.

• Wage Rates: Lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, categorized by occupational code and title.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits mentioned include Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour and Health & Welfare under EO 13706 at $5.09 per hour.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining requirements for contractors regarding paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages.
• Vacation and Holidays: Details vacation accrual based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and lists eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Specifies an 8% differential for high-hazard work (ordnance, explosives) and a 4% differential for low-hazard work involving proximity to these materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for contractors to provide uniforms at no cost to employees or reimburse for cleaning and maintenance ($3.35 per week).
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure for contractors to request additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures that all potential employees working on the contract will receive at least the specified minimum wages and benefits, preventing underbidding due to labor cost miscalculations and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Oregon County of Josephine, State of Oregon.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.
• Minimum Wage Rates: The document lists specific minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and maintenance roles.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month). An additional Health & Welfare rate of $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) applies under Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for employees on contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), covered workers must be paid at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) for work performed in 2025. This minimum rate is adjusted annually.
• Vacation: Employees are entitled to paid vacation based on years of service: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are required.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials of 8% or 4% may apply for work involving specific hazards related to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must provide uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including cleaning and maintenance ($3.35 per week, unless "wash and wear" materials are used).
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in this determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a vicinity map for the Charles A. Sprague Seed Orchard, located in T35S, R06W, Section 9. It provides geographical context and shows various routes and land management boundaries relevant to the orchard's location.

• Title: Charles A. Sprague Seed Orchard T35S, R06W, Section 9
• Map Features: Includes Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, county routes, Forest Service roads, other state routes, municipal routes, and private roads.
• Geographic Indicators: Township and Range designations (T35S, R06W, etc.), section lines, and contour lines.
• Specific Sites: Highlights "BLM MedfordGeneticSites" and the "Merlin Seed Orchard" area.
• Waterways: Depicts various creeks and drainages.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical location and accessibility of the Charles A. Sprague Seed Orchard. It helps in visualizing the surrounding terrain, access routes, and land ownership, which may be relevant for site visits, logistical planning, or understanding the operational environment if the opportunity involves this location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a collection of data related to herbicide applications for different areas, likely for a contract or project. It details various orchard units and additional areas where applications are planned or have occurred, along with metrics such as the number of trees, application area, and total acreage.

• 36ft² Tree Perimeter Application: Lists orchard units with the number of trees, application area per tree (in 36ft²), and total area applied (in acres).
• Band Application: Details orchard units with the number of rows, length of rows, and the total area applied (in acres).
• 2026 Additional Areas: Outlines specific areas for treatment (e.g., Fence, Roadways, Spot Treatment, Broadcast Treatment) with units of measure (Miles or Acres) and total acreage.
• Totals: Provides summary figures for each section and an overall grand total.

This document provides specific details about the scope and scale of herbicide application work. Bidders can use this information to understand the geographic extent, the types of areas to be treated, and the quantities involved, which are crucial for estimating costs, resources, and developing a responsive proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides specific information related to herbicide application for the Sprague Herbicide 2026 opportunity. It details the quantities and requirements for treating a "Sprague- MEDTIC progeny site" with Douglas-fir species.

• Orchard Unit: Sprague- MEDTIC progeny site
• Species: Douglas-fir
• Number of SMALLER Seedlings (and Positions if required): 6,899
• Sq. Ft./Tree: 60
• Sq. Ft./Orchard: 413,940
• Acres/Orchard: 9.5
• Gal of Formula/Orchard: 22.9
• Gal of Water Needed (2% Solution): 1143.4
• Treatment ac: 3.8
• Spacing (ft.): 6 x 10

This attachment provides critical data for bidders to understand the scale and specific material requirements for herbicide application. It outlines the area to be treated, the type of vegetation, and the calculated amounts of herbicide formula and water needed, which are essential for accurate proposal development and cost estimation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details herbicide application plans, including specific products, application areas, quantities, and estimated chemical needs for various orchard and band application scenarios. It appears to be a supporting document for a larger solicitation or contract, providing detailed data on proposed chemical treatments.

• 36ft² Tree Perimeter Application (glyphosate only): Lists specific orchard units, number of trees, application area, and estimated total glyphosate needed.
• Band Application (glyphosate only): Details various orchard units, row lengths, band widths, and estimated total glyphosate required.
• 2026 Additions - Applications would take place in Spring, Early Summer, and Fall: This section outlines applications for Fence (2ft strip), Roadways (ROW, Shoulders, & Median), Spot Treatment for Weeds, and Broadcast Treatment for Weeds, specifying types, units, amounts, and estimated chemical needs for Glyphosate, Dicamba, and Velpar L.
• Chemicals: Primarily focuses on Glyphosate, with mentions of Velpar L and Dicamba.
• Units: Includes trees, acres, miles, and square feet.

This document provides critical data for bidders to understand the scope and scale of herbicide application requirements. It details the types and quantities of chemicals, application methods, and areas, which are essential for developing accurate pricing, resource allocation, and technical proposals. Bidders should review these details to assess their capability to meet the specified requirements and to formulate their cost estimates.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a collection of data tables detailing "Application Areas" and "Additional Areas" related to tree perimeter and band applications, likely for vegetation management or similar purposes. It breaks down applications by orchard unit, specifying the number of rows, length of rows, and the area treated in square feet and acres.

• 36ft² Tree Perimeter Application: Lists various orchard units (e.g., E50-Cascade NF, E51-Coast NF) with details on the number of trees, rows, row length, and the total area treated in square feet and acres.
• Band Application: Similar to the tree perimeter application, this section details band applications for different orchard units, including area treated.
• 2026 Additional Areas: This section provides data for different types of applications such as "Fence (2ft strip)", "Roadways (ROW, Shoulders, & Median)", and "Spot Treatment for Weeds", "Broadcast Treatment for Weeds". It includes units of measure (Miles, Acres) and calculated total acres.
• Totals: Each section includes a "Total" for area and a "Number of Applications" count, with a "Grand Total" at the end of each major section.

This document provides specific quantitative data on the scope and scale of past or planned applications. Bidders can use this information to understand the size of areas treated, the types of applications performed, and potentially to estimate the resources and materials required for similar future work. The breakdown by unit and application type can inform bidding strategies and resource allocation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the "TSO Herbicide 2026" plan, outlining specific orchard units, tree species, planting locations, and application methods for herbicide treatment. It serves as a guide for the scope and execution of herbicide application.

• Orchard Units & Species: Lists various orchard units (e.g., Copes Rootstock, Toledo & Coos Bay Preservation, Medford Foothills-Extension 1.5) and the tree species within them (e.g., Douglas-fir, White Bark Pine, Sugar pine).
• Application Areas: Delineates areas for seedling application (perimeter, every position) and 4 ft-wide band applications down rows.
• Quantities & Spacing: Provides data on the number of seedlings, approximate acres, and spacing (e.g., 7x14, 10x20, scattered in acres).
• Section Totals: Summarizes totals for Section 9 and Section 15, including total units and acres.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific areas, types of vegetation, and quantities involved in the herbicide application. It directly informs the scope of work, resource allocation, and potential challenges related to the TSO Herbicide 2026 project. Bidders can use this information to prepare accurate proposals and assess their capability to meet the project's requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the Charles A. Sprague Seed Orchard, located in Township 35 South, Range 06 West, Section 9. It serves as a visual aid to identify different parcels or areas within the orchard, labeled with designations such as 'Sprague OU53', 'Sprague OU43', 'Sprague OU42', 'Sprague OU51', 'Sprague OU45', 'Sprague OU44', and 'Sprague OU54'. It also indicates various routes including Bureau of Land Management routes, County routes, Forest Service routes, other state routes, municipal routes, and private roads.

• Geographic boundaries of different orchard sections/parcels.
• Labels for each identified section (e.g., Sprague OU53).
• Depiction of various road types and their designations.
• A legend explaining the symbols and line types used on the map.
• Identification of 'BLM-MedfordGeneticSites'.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and geographical context of the Charles A. Sprague Seed Orchard. It helps in visualizing the location of different operational areas, access routes, and potentially the scope of work if the opportunity involves activities within specific sections of the orchard or requires navigation through designated routes. Bidders should use this map to orient themselves with the site and understand any spatial requirements or logistical considerations related to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the Walter Horning Seed Orchard, located in T. 4S., R. 3, E, Sections 13 & 23. It visually delineates various orchard blocks and areas within the property.

• The map displays numerous labeled sections or blocks within the orchard, such as 'C-10', 'C-85', 'I-13', 'P-01', 'D-02', 'E-52', etc.
• It indicates different zones and features, including 'Buffer' areas and an 'Assisted Migration Study' zone.
• Waterways and topographical features are also depicted.
• A scale bar is provided, indicating distances in miles.
• A compass rose indicates cardinal directions.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and specific areas of the Walter Horning Seed Orchard. It provides a visual reference for any work to be performed within the orchard, helping bidders to assess the scope, identify specific locations, and plan logistics related to the opportunity.