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� � o <br /> � September 17,2008 <br /> . � <br /> � An outline of the suggested materials and procedures to be used to <br /> � � establish a prairie grass and wildflower buffer along the <br /> � � Shore of the Pellizer property in Orono <br /> a� � <br /> a� � <br /> � � <br /> � � A. Bidder Qualifications: The contractor shall submit their qualifications for approval at <br /> Q <br /> 3 N Q least three weeks prior to the bid closing. To qualify, a contractor must document the <br /> O N .� Following: <br /> .,� r. <br /> � � <br /> �' � k l. That the personnel supervising and planting this project have documented experience <br /> w a" w successfully planting prairies. <br /> 2. That the contractor's business specializes in prairie and savanna plantings and/or <br /> restorations. <br /> 3. Assignment of a Qualified Labor Force thoroughly familiar and trained in the work. <br /> B. Site Preparation: <br /> 1. In areas with actively growing vegetation apply Roundup Originalma�c�herbicide as <br /> per manufacturer's directions. Allow a minimum of 10 days before disturbing the <br /> vegetation with other procedures. <br /> 2. Burn off the dead vegetation by implementing a controlled burn using appropriate <br /> procedures, equipment and permits. <br /> 3. Respray with Roundup Originalmax�herbicide if regrowth of vegetation occurs and <br /> when it reaches approximately 10" to 12" in height. <br /> 4. Lightly till the soil to create an open seedbed. <br /> 5. Harrow or rake the soil to create a firm, smooth seedbed. <br /> C. Seed and Seeding: <br /> 1. Seeding dates shall be in the spring or summer before August 10'h or in the fall between <br /> September 20�' and freeze-up. <br /> 2. All seed shall be applied by broadcasting. <br /> 3. The seed mixes shall consist of the following species and amounts based on a rate of 12 <br /> lbs. native grass mix per acre and 5 lbs of native forbs per acre: <br /> 1 <br />