TUSCARORA HERBICIDE

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a contractor to perform herbicide treatment on approximately 2,498 acres of land in the Tuscarora area of Nevada. The treatment area includes upland and areas with potential water presence, and the contractor will need to use different tank mixes for each. The target species for the treatment are Hoary Cress, Scotch thistle, and spotted knapweed, as well as other noxious weed species found in the area. The contractor will need to provide equipment, work crews, and chemicals, and will be required to follow specific application rates and guidelines. The project is expected to take place between May 18th and June 19th, and the contractor must be available during this time period. Some key aspects of the project include: • The contractor must provide a list of chemicals intended for use prior to the pre-work conference. • The contractor must use approved herbicide formulations and adjuvants. • The contractor must maintain a 0.25-mile buffer around any sage grouse observed during the treatment. • The contractor must restore any damaged public or private access roads at their own expense.