Category 1: Ecosystem Coordinator The project will consist of project management and on-the-groundwork monitoring and controlling weeds on PCMC open space property. Additionally, work on private property may be included with the permission of the owners if grant funding is available and it is determined to be important to mitigate the spread of species within PCMC limits. The successful respondent will be responsible for managing landowner permissions as well as all work completed by contractors for mechanical and herbicide control. Services to be performed include: • Project Management o GIS data management, data entry, and use of applications including ARC Map Collector and ARC Map Explorer. o Meeting with CWMA and other community partners to understand priorities and problems. o Technical advisement. o Coordinate with grant partners to gather needed data and organize meetings. o Gathering and coordination of required materials for completion of grants. o Species identification and treatment training. o Supervision of laborers in the field. o Community outreach and partner building. o Preparation and submission of upcoming grant opportunities. ▪ Grant writing includes meetings and correspondence with partners. • Monitoring o Monitoring areas for weed dispersal and weed control. • Control o On-the-ground mechanical weed control. o Overseeing mechanical control crews. o Overseeing herbicide weed control. • Invoicing o Selected respondent must provide the location description, target species names, and treatment method for each invoice. o Selected respondent must be able to manage staff to not exceed weekly maximum hours as determined by the PCMC project manager. o Selected respondent will be required to submit bi-weekly invoices. Category 2: Noxious Weed Herbicide Control The project will consist of herbicide spraying and mechanical control of noxious weeds on lands designated by PCMC. PCMC will provide a noxious weed list and locations to be treated, as well as any specific requirements for the work. The selected respondent will provide a brief plan to be approved by the PCMC project manager before work begins and work directly with the project manager to adapt the plan to changing conditions and priorities as new noxious weed populations or projects are discovered or identified. Requirements for Spraying • The plan for each project must be approved by PCMC’s project manager before work can begin. This includes: o When the selected respondent plans to start and finish at each location. o Written treatment plan for each location (herbicides, rates, application method, etc.). • Herbicide Specifications: o Herbicide labels must always be adhered to. o Selected respondent will use herbicide specific to plant species, appropriate herbicide application method, and rates as dictated on the label. o Appropriate adjustments must be made to herbicide and application rates in aquatic habitats to meet herbicide label requirements and protect sensitive, natural resources. • Selected respondent must minimize non-target impacts and disturbance. • Signage for the public must be posted while spraying. • Selected respondent must take actions (including but not limited to, ensuring boots, tools, and vehicles are clear of dirt/mud between sites, ensuring clothing is free of seeds before moving to new sites) to ensure noxious weeds are not transferred from site to site. • Selected respondent must create GPS/GIS data showing each area that was treated. o User login for mobile mapping application will be provided if needed. o Training will be provided for mobile application if needed. o Data must be recorded before moving to a new treatment location, or at the end of each day if a treatment location cannot be completed in a single day. • PCMC will be monitoring success of treatments. PCMC will require the selected respondent to guarantee work if less than 75% kill rate is observed. A reasonable amount of time will be given to let herbicide take effect before determining success rate. Invoicing • Selected respondent must provide the location description, target species names, and treatment method for each invoice. • Selected respondent must be able to manage staff to not exceed weekly maximum hours as determined by the PCMC project manager. • Selected respondent will be required to submit bi-weekly invoices. Other Requirements • Selected respondent must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and use label recommended personal protection equipment. Category 3: Mechanical Control This project is for mechanical control of noxious weeds on lands designated by PCMC. PCMC will provide a noxious weed list and locations to be treated, as well as any specific requirements for the work. The selected respondent will provide a brief plan to be approved by the PCMC project manager before work begins and work directly with the project manager to adapt the plan to changing conditions and priorities as new noxious weed populations or projects may be discovered or identified. Requirements for Control Work • The plan for each project must be approved by the PCMC project manager before work can begin. This includes: o When the selected respondent plans to be at each designated treatment location. o When the selected respondent will start and finish a treatment location. • Mechanical Control: o Selected respondent will use mechanical methods to control weeds unless directed to a specific method by PCMC project manager. • Precautions must be taken when dealing with potentially harmful species of noxious weeds. • Selected respondent must minimize non-target impacts and disturbance. • Selected respondent must take actions (including but not limited to, ensuring boots, tools, and vehicles are clear of dirt/mud between sites, ensuring clothing is free of seeds before moving to new sites) to ensure noxious weeds are not transferred from site to site. • Selected respondent must remove and properly dispose of weeds in a timely manner; no weeds or trash may be left at a site over a weekend. • Selected respondent must leave temporary physical markers (flagging and or stake flags) – provided by the PCMC project manager – on the boundary of the area treated at each location. The selected respondent may alternatively map the boundary of the area treated using GIS mapping software provided by the Ecosystem Coordinator. Invoicing • Selected respondent must provide the location description and target species names for each invoice. • Selected respondent must be able to manage staff to not exceed weekly maximum hours as determined by the PCMC project manager. • Selected respondent will be required to submit bi-weekly invoices. Other Requirements • Selected respondent must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and use label recommended personal protection equipment.
