SAM #140FS226Q0156

Timber Stand Improvement Services for Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking forestry management services for timber stand improvement at Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge in Indiana. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), SAT Team 2, Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge - Key contacts: Heath Hamilton (Acting Refuge Manager), Jeremy Riva (Contract Specialist) - Services Requested: - Timber Stand Improvement services on up to 130 acres across four tracts (BEL, Bruce, Grosheart, Hughes) - Removal of competing woody vegetation (willow, cottonwood, sweetgum, maple) to release desirable hardwood and bald cypress trees - Methods: felling, double girdling, and application of undiluted triclopyr herbicide (Garlon 3a) to cut stumps or girdled areas - Contractor must release at least 30 desirable trees per acre where available - Contractor provides labor, supervision, equipment, supplies (except herbicide), herbicide reporting, and transportation - Products/Materials: - Herbicide specified: Garlon 3a (triclopyr) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must be completed between October 1 and March 31 to avoid impact on endangered species - Bids requested per tract and overall - 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) - Site visits encouraged; technical ability and past performance prioritized over price - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named for the herbicide or equipment.

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IN PATOKA RIVER NWR TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT Amendment 0001 to attach Clauses and Provisions

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