field, all on rolling hills. Both Henslows Sparrows and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes have been documented on the property. It is currently under a USFWS Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake cooperative agreement and all of the work in this project must comply with the conditions of that agreement. Several vernal pools are also found throughout the property and care should be taken to avoid harm to amphibian populations. SCOPE OF All work must comply with current MDNR standards unless previously waived by both the Barry Conservation SERVICES District and MDNR. Treatment windows for the Otis property are limited and based on Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake dormancy. The following table gives an overview of the treatments included in this project: Treatments are based on state and federal recommendations. Herbicides, surfactants, methods, or concentrations other than those specified in the chart above will be considered if requested by the bidder, but the bidder must include such information in the bid with a brief written justification of why they wish to make the change. Any herbicide, surfactant, or concentration other than those specified above must be approved by the BCD Executive Director prior to use. Bidders must include in their bid specific treatment technique(s), specific herbicide(s), surfactant(s), and concentration(s) in their bid. Specific brand name chemical products must be listed in the bid and are subject to approval by the BCD Executive Director. Performance guarantee- The contractor is expected to treat 95%+ plants with an 80%+ kill rate. The contractor is responsible for supplying all equipment needed to complete the job, including herbicide, sprayers, safety equipment, personal protective gear, signs, transportation, etc. All equipment must be removed from the treatment area within one week following completion of work under this contract. The contractor shall make known to the public its presence through signage, vehicle logos, uniforms, or some other means of identifying the ongoing work whenever workers are present on site. The contractor should arrange with BCD to have the trails closed prior to work. Signage shall remain in place for the minimum length of time as
field, all on rolling hills. Both Henslows Sparrows and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes have been documented on the property. It is currently under a USFWS Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake cooperative agreement and all of the work in this project must comply with the conditions of that agreement. Several vernal pools are also found throughout the property and care should be taken to avoid harm to amphibian populations. SCOPE OF SERVICES All work must comply with current MDNR standards unless previously waived by both the Barry Conservation District and MDNR. Treatment windows for the Otis property are limited and based on Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake dormancy. The following table gives an overview of the treatments included in this project: Treatments are based on state and federal recommendations. Herbicides, surfactants, methods, or concentrations other than those specified in the chart above will be considered if requested by the bidder, but the bidder must include such information in the bid with a brief written justification of why they wish to make the change. Any herbicide, surfactant, or concentration other than those specified above must be approved by the BCD Executive Director prior to use. Bidders must include in their bid specific treatment technique(s), specific herbicide(s), surfactant(s), and concentration(s) in their bid. Specific brand name chemical products must be listed in the bid and are subject to approval by the BCD Executive Director. Performance guarantee- The contractor is expected to treat 95%+ plants with an 80%+ kill rate. The contractor is responsible for supplying all equipment needed to complete the job, including herbicide, sprayers, safety equipment, personal protective gear, signs, transportation, etc. All equipment must be removed from the treatment area within one week following completion of work under this contract. The contractor shall make known to the public its presence through signage, vehicle logos, uniforms, or some other means of identifying the ongoing work whenever workers are present on site. The contractor should arrange with BCD to have the trails closed prior to work. Signage shall remain in place for the minimum length of time as
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