Chemical Weed Control

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking a contractor to provide chemical weed control services for recreation areas, wildlife habitats, and structures on lands and waters of Lake Granite, Lake Bryan, and the upper portion of Lake West. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating the selection and application schedule of chemical herbicides with the COR and Wildlife Biologists to ensure optimal food plot, pasture, and field management and minimize adverse effects on wildlife habitat. The contractor must prioritize the protection of native and desired vegetation during all chemical herbicide applications and implement necessary precautions to safeguard native and desired vegetation from herbicide exposure. Some key tasks include: * Chemical control of invasive, nuisance, and noxious weeds * Use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to document weed control activities * Maintenance of food plots, pastures, and fields * Protection of native and desired vegetation * Implementation of necessary precautions to prevent damage to native and desired vegetation * Submission of various reports, including incident/accident reports, observed damages, contractor quality control reports, pesticide application reports, safety meeting minutes, and employee exposure hours.