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HIGH SIERRA FORESTRY RODD RUMMEL
775-762-5611
ArrowCreek Plateau Application 2016
Project description / objective
Plateau application project is in ArrowCreek sub-division of Reno, Nevada. The objective of
this project is to apply the selective herbicide Plateau to select areas in the community (47.6 acres of priority #1, as well as 38.5 acres of priority #2). Plateau will be used to reduce the
germination of cheatgrass seeds present in the soil.
Herbicide Application
STORAGE AND HANDLING. The Contractor shall explicitly follow the Manufacturer’s
instructions and handle, and store all products or equipment in accordance with manufacturers
written directions as stated on the EPA registered label (Attachment B).
EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION. Prior to initiation of herbicide application, the Contractor
shall conduct a demonstration with clean water to verify that the application equipment has
been properly and accurately calibrated for the required application rate.
PRODUCTS. Pre-emergent herbicide manufactured by BASF under the trade name
‘Plateau’ will be applied at a rate of eight (8) ounces per acre, mixed with water as per the
EPA registered label and Supplemental Labeling that addresses directions for use on
invasive species.
EXECUTION
i) Herbicide application shall only be performed by a State of Nevada Department of
Agriculture certified applicator under the supervision of a licensed commercial applicator.
ii) Application shall strictly follow ALL recommendations, restrictions, conditions,
procedures and precautionary measures as stated on the EPA registered label (Attachment
B) and the Supplemental Labeling that address directions for use on invasive species.
iii) Applicators and handlers must were protective clothing as stated on the herbicide label.
iv) In the cheatgrass control areas, the Plateau application period will be carefully scheduled in
the fall/ winter within two to three (2-3) weeks of normal predicted precipitation. .
v) The application will be carefully conducted during early morning hours under sustained
winds less than one mile per hour. Extreme care will be taken to avoid drift to adjacent
property.
vi) Mixing and Sprayer Cleanup before and following application will strictly follow the EPA
registered label.
i) Contractor shall be responsible for prohibiting access to any and all areas being treated
with herbicide for the Restricted Entry Interval (REI) period indicated on the herbicide
label.
Special conditions
The work hours will be limited to Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
All equipment will be required to be thoroughly cleaned prior to entering the staging and work
areas to prevent introduction of noxious weeds. Equipment assigned to the project will not be
used at other locations without being thoroughly washed before re-entering the staging and
work areas.
ArrowCreek HOA will be the organization deciding on which contractor to hire and handling
all the contracting involved.
Bid Deadline
Please bid each Priority area individually.
Sealed Bids are due no later than 5pm September 16, 2016.
Please include availability of a start date and time needed to complete the job.
Selected vendor will need to provide a certificate of liability insurance listing the HOA as
additional insured; proof of worker’s comp insurance and a completed W-9 Form.
Contact Information
ArrowCreek HOA
C/O Jeanne Tarantino
Associa Sierra North
10509 Professional Circle #200
Reno, NV 89521
775-334-7403
Attachments
A – maps of the herbicide application area
µ ArrowCreek HOAMaintenance for 2015
State Fire Assistance Grant0 0.1 0.2Miles
LegendPriority #1 Areas - 47.6 ac.Priority #2 Areas - 38.5 ac.
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