TUSCARORA HERBICIDE

This government solicitation, number 140L3926Q0013, issued by the BLM Nevada State Office, is a total small business set-aside for ground-based application of herbicide to control invasive weeds on approximately 2,498 acres in Elko County, NV. The project, titled "Tuscarora Herbicide Treatment," falls under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a size standard of $11.5 million. The period of performance is from May 18, 2026, to June 19, 2026. Key requirements include contractor-furnished herbicide, adjuvant, and dye for terrestrial and water's edge tank mixes. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses, notably those pertaining to small business set-asides, minimum wages under Executive Order 14026 ($15.00/hour as of January 30, 2022, with annual adjustments), and sustainable products and services. Offerors must submit quotes via email to mbmerritt@blm.gov and are responsible for inspecting the site. Payments will be made electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's IPP system.

The 2026 Tuscarora Herbicide Weed Treatment project, located approximately 0.5 miles outside Tuscarora, Nevada (T40N, R51E and T39N, R51E), involves the application of herbicides to 2,498 acres. The primary target species are Hoary Cress, Scotch thistle, and spotted knapweed, with additional noxious weeds also being treated. The treatment area consists of 2,425 acres of upland requiring a terrestrial tank mix and 73 acres with potential for water, necessitating a water’s edge tank mix. The anticipated treatment window is May 18th to June 19th. The contractor is responsible for supplying equipment, work crews, and approved chemicals (2,4-D + Chlorsulfuron + non-ionic surfactant + dye for terrestrial mix, and up to water’s edge approved 2,4-D + non-ionic surfactant + dye for water’s edge mix). Specific application rates are provided. Due to high sage grouse value, mobilization and application are restricted between 6 pm and 9 am until after May 15th, and a 0.25-mile buffer must be maintained if a sage grouse is flushed, with backpack application only permitted within the 0.25-0.5-mile buffer. Buffers for non-aquatically formulated herbicides near water are 10 feet for handgun and 25 feet for boom equipment, with aquatic formulations required for spraying up to the water’s edge within these buffers.

This contract outlines specifications for herbicide spraying services for fire rehabilitation and fuels reduction. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, chemicals, and hold a current Nevada Professional Applicator License. Key requirements include accurate identification and treatment of target invasive species while avoiding non-target plants, adherence to herbicide label instructions and BLM policy, and meticulous record-keeping via Pesticide Application Records (PARs) and GPS tracklogs. The contractor is responsible for supplying all chemicals, ensuring proper mixing and application rates, managing spray drift, and adhering to environmental conditions such as wind and precipitation limits. Safety protocols for chemical transport, storage, handling, and spill management are mandatory. Payment is contingent upon 95% treatment of target species within designated areas, verified by GPS data and PARs. All equipment must be cleaned to prevent the spread of invasive species, and operations must cease in sensitive areas or if cultural resources are encountered.

The “Adjuvant Information Summary,” dated December 1, 2024, is a comprehensive listing of agricultural adjuvants. It categorizes products by Adjuvant Class (Surfactant, Special Function) and Adjuvant Type Name (Non-Ionic, Colorants/Dyes, Defoaming Agent, Deposition Aid, Tank Cleaner, Water Conditioning). For each adjuvant, the document provides the Trade Name, Manufacturer Name, and Adjuvant Formulation Type (predominantly Liquid, with a few Dry formulations). Many entries also include California (CA Reg. No.) and Washington (WA Reg. No.) registration numbers, indicating regulatory compliance in those states. The file details various manufacturers, including Brewer International, WinField-United, Loveland Products, Inc., Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, Alligare, LLC, Exacto, Inc., and Wilbur-Ellis Co., LLC. This document serves as a reference for identifying and understanding the range of available adjuvants and their specific functions within agricultural applications.

The document, updated August 1, 2024, is an Elko District Approved Herbicide Formulations list, detailing various herbicides by common name, trade name, manufacturer, EPA registration number, concentration, units of concentration, WSSA Herbicide Resistance Code, and VMAP activity status. It serves as a comprehensive reference for approved herbicides, their formulations, and key technical specifications relevant for federal, state, and local government RFPs and grants concerning vegetation management and weed control. The list includes herbicides such as Aminopyralid, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, 2,4-D, Dicamba, Glyphosate, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Indaziflam, Metsulfuron methyl, Picloram, Rimsulfuron, and Triclopyr, many of which are designated as Group 4 or Group 2 in terms of herbicide resistance. All listed herbicides are active in VMAP, indicating their applicability in specific vegetation management programs.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tuscarora Field Office has issued a map document detailing a Tuscarora Herbicide Weed Treatment Area in Nevada. The document, dated 2/20/2026, includes a disclaimer stating no warranty is made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the maps or data for individual or aggregate use. The map identifies key geographical features such as Mount Blitzen, Battle Mountain, and Castille Mountain, along with different land ownership types (BLM and PVT). It also lists various data sources, including Esri, NASA, USGS, and the Nevada Department of Transportation Location Division. The primary purpose of this document appears to be to outline the specific area designated for herbicide weed treatment, providing a geographical reference for the operation.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tuscarora Field Office in Elko, Nevada, has released a document related to the Tuscarora Herbicide Weed Treatment project. This document includes a map detailing the proximity of the treatment area to Elko, NV, and surrounding geographical features such as Independence Valley, Tuscarora Mountains, and various state routes and interstates. The BLM explicitly states that no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the maps or data for individual or aggregate use. The map legend identifies cities, and land ownership by BIA, BLM, FS, and PVT, along with the Tuscarora Herbicide Weed Treatment areas. This file appears to be a public informational document, potentially related to environmental impact assessments or project disclosures for a federal land management initiative.

This Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pesticide Application Record (PAR) details the Crane Spring Herbicide Weed Treatment conducted on June 5, 2020. The treatment targeted Scotch thistle (ONAC) with an estimated 10% cover, using ground delivery and spot spray patterns over 40 acres. Key chemicals applied were Tordon 22k (Picloram) at 16 fluid ounces per acre and Escort XP (Metsulfuron methyl) at 1 ounce per acre, along with Activator 90 and Hi-Light adjuvants. The application was performed by Nevada Licensed Applicator John Doe and a four-person crew. Weather conditions were recorded at the start and stop of the treatment, with temperatures ranging from 61°F to 84°F and average wind speeds between 2-3 mph. Equipment used included truck, ATV, UTV, backpack, and handheld sprayer, with a calibration rate of 20 gallons per acre and 800 gallons applied on site. The record adheres to BLM policy requiring completion within 24 hours of application.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District's Pesticide Application Record (PAR) is a critical document for federal land management, designed for meticulous tracking of pesticide applications. This form, essential for ensuring compliance and environmental stewardship, details treatment information such as date, weather conditions, licensed applicator details, equipment used, and application rates. It also specifies the distance to water sources, delivery and spray methods, and total acres treated. The PAR requires comprehensive information on chemical and adjuvant brands applied, including trade names, manufacturers, EPA registration numbers, common names, and application rates. Furthermore, it mandates the recording of species information, including common names, codes, plant phenology, and estimated percent cover. The document lists approved Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) numbers with corresponding chemicals and provides a reference for weed species codes. According to BLM policy, these records must be completed within 24 hours of application and retained for a minimum of 10 years, underscoring the importance of detailed record-keeping in federal environmental management.

The document appears to be a highly obfuscated or corrupted government file, possibly related to federal government RFPs, federal grants, or state and local RFPs. Due to the extensive use of unreadable characters and what seems to be a combination of garbled text and potentially embedded images, it is impossible to extract any coherent information regarding its main topic, key ideas, or supporting details. The structure is indiscernible, and no meaningful summary can be generated from the provided content. Further analysis requires a decipherable version of the file.