BID # 18PSX0145 ERADICATION OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT SPECIES IN CONNECTICUT Submitted By: All Habitat Services, LLC 2 Tipping Drive P.O. Box 231 Branford, CT 06405 (203) 245-1212 Connecticut License # B-2020 David Roach Member, All Habitat Services, LLC
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Written Proposal 18PSX0145 Revised - Connecticut...(Cabomba caroliniana), and White Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata). August 2018: Proposed mechanical harvesting of floating sediment
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BID#18PSX0145
ERADICATION OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT SPECIES IN CONNECTICUT
All Habitat Services, LLC State of Connecticut Aquatic Vegetation Management Bid #18PSX0145
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FORALLSERVICESPERFORMED:1. Listofprojectsundertaken in theStateofConnecticutorsurroundingstatesandtheoutcomeofthoseprojects:UniversityofConnecticutCampus–Storrs,CTMirrorLake5.1acressurfaceareaAugust 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 – Suction harvest mechanical removal of submersedaquaticvegetationwesternwaterweed(Elodeanuttallii)infestationMay-September2010–2018:Chemicalapplications(Nautique)forcontrolofsubmersedaquaticvegetationwesternwaterweed(Elodeanuttallii)infestationMay-September 2010-2018: Chemical applications (Captain® XTR) for control offilamentousalgaeinfestationResult:Successfulinfestationcontrolofwesternwaterweed&filamentousalgae.Seasonalspotapplicationscontinuedinto2014.Bristol-MyersSquibb–Wallingford,CTTwostormwatermanagementponds3acresaggregatesurfaceareaJuly2010–Hydraulicsedimentremoval3,000cubicyards August 2011 – Suction harvest mechanical removal of submersed aquatic vegetationwesternwaterweed(Elodeanuttallii)infestationMay-September2011–2017:Chemicalapplications(Nautique)forcontrolofsubmersedaquaticvegetationwesternwaterweed(Elodeanuttallii)infestationMay - September 2010 – 2018: Chemical applications (Captain® XTR) for control offilamentousalgaeinfestationResult:Successfulinfestationcontrolofwesternwaterweed&filamentousalgae.Seasonalspotapplicationscontinuedinto2018FallMountainLakeAssociation–Plymouth,CTFallMountainLake30acressurfaceareaMay 2013: Chemical applications (Polaris) for control of emergent aquatic vegetationcommonreed(Phragmitesaustralis)andbroadleafcattail(Typhalatifolia)infestationsJuly 2013. 2017, 2018 Chemical applications (Reward) for control of submersed aquaticvegetationbrittlenaiad(Najasminor)infestationsJuly2018:ChemicalapplicationsofPolarisACCompleteforspotcontrolofsmallbroadleafcattail(Typhalatifolia)infestations.
All Habitat Services, LLC State of Connecticut Aquatic Vegetation Management Bid #18PSX0145
One (1) 8ft submersed chemical application boom system
One (1) Aquamarine TC-14K-2 Harvester with conveyor trailer
One (1) Aquamarine H5-200 Weed Harvester
5. Estimatedcostofequipmentmobilization/demobilizationTravel Time Port to Port: Billed at 75% of Hourly Rate Equipment Travel Mileage: $1.00 Per Mile
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6. Estimated response times for Service Services can be performed on average within 72 hours of approved proposals. 7. Disposal Plan for harvested vegetation Availabledisposaloptionscanincludeonsitedisposal,composting,cleanfill,sanitarylandfill,oranyharvestedvegetationdeterminedtohavearegulatedcharacterizationwillbeaddressedasanextrascopecircumstance.8. Decontamination Protocols Vesselshavebeenmodifiedtoexcludeorganismsfromanyvoidssuitableforharborage.Afterconductingfieldwork: Inspectandcleanallequipment.Removeanyvisiblesoil,vegetation,vertebrates,invertebrates,aquaticplants,algaeandsediment,Ifnecessary,useascrubbrushandrinsewithcleanwaterorwitherfromthesiteorbleachwaterbroughtforthatpurpose.Continuethisprocessuntiltheequipmentisclean.Drainallwaterinbilges,samplers,orotherequipmentthatcouldharborwaterfromthesite.Thisstepshouldtakeplacebeforeleavingtheprojectsiteorataninterimsite.EquipmentStorage: Betweenfieldsitesanduponreturningfromthefield,whencleaninganddecontaminationrequirementsarecompletestoregearstofacilitatedrying. 9. Personnelcostsasfollows:Note:Costsdonotincludeprevailingwagerates.Dailyratesarebasedonan8-hourday.Hourlyratestoperformrequiredwork Limnologist $150.00perhourSupervisorPesticideApplicator $90.00perhourOperationalTechnician $65.00perhourCertifiedDiver $150perhour,$1,000perdayHourlyratestoattendpublicandplanningmeetingsLimnologist $150.00perhourSupervisorPesticideApplicator $90.00perhour
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AQUATICPLANTSURVEYS(APS):The following table outlines the services, equipment, and the associated costs that AllHabitatServices,LLCofferstoourclientsthroughouttheStateofConnecticut.Allpricesarevalidfor90daysfromtheclient’sproposaldate.1.SurveyTools
General Survey Tools Plant Sampling Tools
14’ Jon boat & motor Throw rake 20’ Grizzly boat & motor AG GPS GPS System Sample bags Underwater Camera Secchi Disk Temp/DO Plant Taxonomy Guide pH
*Doesnotincludemobilization/demobilizationorpersonnelcosts*Pricing scheme includes mapping & reporting. *Laboratory water quality testing provided at additional cost. .
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HERBICIDEAPPLICATIONSCostofaquaticplantherbicides(perchemicalused/peracre)All Habitat Services’ CT DEEP licensed applicators will perform applications of the approved aquatic herbicide prescriptions to deliver an effective concentration for management of the nuisance submerged and floating aquatic plant species. We will obtain a CT DEEP Aquatic Pesticide Use Permit and gain all necessary local agency approvals (cost not included in herbicide application). We will gain the required permissions from the affected property owner(s), publish a legal notice of the proposed treatment date(s) and post notification at the property in accordance with CGS 22a-66a-1(e). Best management practices suggest using a selective incremental herbicide application approach so as not to initiate a major disturbance within the waterbody. This approach is prudent and therefore split herbicide applications to approximately 50% of the infested area each time is prescribed. Cost Table 2:
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*Costisbasedonlistedapplicationrates.Dosageratewouldbedependentonlabelrecommendationsforspecificwaterbody.DIVEROPERATEDSUCTIONHARVESTINGRemoval of aquatic vegetation through diver-operated suction harvesting methods based from a compact hydraulic floating dredge. The target plant biomass will be dewatered in a mesh bags and the clarified water will be returned to the source water body. $1,750perday*Doesnotincludemobilization/demobilization,personnelordisposalcostsCertifieddiversfollowallOSHAregulations.Anyadditionalpermittingfeesarenotincludedinpricing.HYDRO-RAKINGRemovingvegetationviahydro-rakingutilizesspecializedequipmenttoremovethevegetationincludingallrootmatter.Hydro-rakingisbestusedforshorelineapplications.$2,000perday*Doesnotincludemobilization/demobilization,personnelordisposalcosts.MECHANICALHARVESTINGCostperacreharvestedRemoval of aquatic vegetation through machine-operated suction harvesting methods based from a small-scale hydraulic floating dredge or weed harvester. The target plant biomass will be dewatered in a specially constructed system and the clarified water will be returned to the source water body. $1,000 per acre foot *Doesnotincludemobilization/demobilization,personnelordisposalcosts. All Habitat Services, LLC offers hand pulling as an alternative to mechanical harvesting. Pricing includes boat and 2-person team.