003-LogHaul-Specs.docx

ATTACHMENT 3 – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work – for Log Haul

SECTION 1 -- GENERAL

1.1 Scope of Contract – Work includes hauling logs from roadside salvage points, log decks, campgrounds, or other areas designated, to staging areas in close proximity of in-stream restoration sites. The work includes extracting material; sawing/bucking; delimbing; falling; uprooting trees; removing soil from root wads; skidding whole trees and logs; and loading, hauling, and unloading logs, trees--with and without root wads, and/or root wads, from and to various locations.

Contractor shall perform all work required in accordance with specifications of the contract. The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in the contract. The Contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to perform the work identified in each BPA Call.

1.2 Typical Materials - Materials include, but are not limited to, logs or whole trees up to 40 inches dbh with or without root wad attached (20 to 80 feet long); root wads or boulders up to 3 cubic yards. The maximum size of single logs may weigh 20,000 pounds--this is approximately equivalent to a green, Douglas Fir log (without root wad) 60 feet in length and 30 inches (small end) x 40 inches (large end) in diameter. A green, Douglas Fir log with root wad, 50 foot in length and 35 inches in average diameter, could weigh approximately 20,000 pounds. Logs may be shorter and of proportionally larger diameters.

Boulders to be extracted, loaded and hauled for stream restoration projects are typically competent, angular basalt, 1 to 1.5 cubic yards in size, but may be as large as 3 cubic yards, as required per BPA Call. Boulders are typically extracted from Forest rock pits or road sides.

1.3 Project Location - Operations shall be confined to lands within the Siuslaw, Willamette, Umpqua, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Olympic, Gifford Pinchot, Deschutes, Ochoco, Umatilla, Malheur, & Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. A map will be provided of the work sites with each BPA Call.

FS map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/home/?cid=fsbdev2_026675

1.4 Access to Project Areas - Access to most project areas is by all-weather and seasonal roads. Exceptions are shown on individual project area maps. Some project area(s), as designated on individual project maps, may require access through locked gates. Contractor shall work with the appropriate Administrative Office to secure keys required for access through locked gates and when additional arrangements are required.

1.5 Equipment Cleaning - In order to prevent the spread of invasive species (noxious weeds and aquatic invasive species) the Contractor shall thoroughly wash all vehicles and equipment to be used on the contract including the undercarriage and treads prior to entry on USDA Forest Service lands. The COR will make a visual inspection of the vehicle. If any vehicle or equipment fails inspection, rewashing shall be required at the Contractor’s expense.

Rogue River-Siskiyou NF only (Port Orford Cedar): In order to prevent the spread of Phytophthora Lateralis, the root rot disease that kills Port Orford-Cedar, the Contractor shall clean all equipment prior to entering the National Forest. Additionally, pressure washing shall remove all mud and dried soil from outer surfaces and undersides of equipment.

If water is drafted from non-commercial sources, then Ultra Clorox Bleach(®), must be added.

Rate: 1 gallon of Ultra Clorox Bleach in 1000 gallons of water (52.5 ppm sodium hypochlorite).

NOTE: Ultra Clorox Brand Regular Bleach is the only product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency to perform as a fungicide used for Phytophthora lateralis. Substitutes will not be allowed.

Provide an Ultra Clorox Bleach Use Report to the CO by October 15 after each use period and at the close of the BPA Call. The use period is October 1 to September 30. Information is used for the Annual Pesticide Use Report. The Use Report form is attached (Attachment 5).

It is a violation of Federal and State law to use this product inconsistent with its labeling. Follow all directions, restrictions and precautions on the product label. The label included as Attachment 4 must be in possession of the user at the time of application.

1.6 Seasonal Restrictions - Periodic shutdown may be required due to high precipitation, severe weather conditions, or fire precautions. Seasonal work restrictions on any habitat altering or noise producing activities in or near the project area, including haul and access routes, may apply if Threatened and Endangered species are located in the project area. These restrictions may vary by species and circumstances. Specific seasonal restrictions and project areas affected will be identified on each BPA Call.

SECTION 2 -- DEFINITIONS

Full Load – A load that is near Gross Vehicle Weight and is highway legal for transporting material to staging site.

Material - Includes trees with or without roots attached, logs, or root wads.

SECTION 3 -- GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, SERVICES

The Government will furnish to the Contractor the following materials, supplies, property, or services for each BPA Call, as applicable:

C. All trees, logs, and root wads

SECTION 4 -- CONTRACTOR FURNISHED CRITICAL ITEMS/SERVICES

4.1 Equipment - The Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment, with qualified operator(s) necessary to successfully complete the tasks.

4.2 Equipment Descriptions

4.2.1 Self Loader – Items 0012AA – 0012AB

Self Loader shall have a minimum gross weight capacity of 80,000 lbs. and the capability of loading and unloading logs as specified. The Self Loader shall have the capability of hauling the materials in Section 1.2.

4.2.2 Excavator – Item 0012AC – 0012AE

Equipment shall meet the applicable weight category as specified in the Schedule of Items. Equipment shall be capable of extracting whole trees with roots attached and logs from their sources and deck them at loading sites. Equipment shall have the capability of extracting, lifting and fully suspending the largest log that the Self Loader is capable of loading.

4.2.3 Dump Truck with Liner – Item 0012AF

Equipment shall meet the minimum carrying capacities as specified in the Schedule of Items for large boulders and as described in Section 1.2. Equipment will be used to transport materials that the Self Loader Log Truck is not capable of hauling.

4.2.4 Skidder – Item 0012AG – 0012AG

Equipment shall meet the specifications as specified in the Schedule of Items. Equipment shall have the capability of lifting and skidding the largest log that the Self Loader is capable of loading. Equipment will be used to extract whole trees with roots attached and bucked logs from sources, then skid and deck them at loading sites for the Self Loader Log Truck.

4.3 Equipment Condition and Maintenance - Equipment shall be in acceptable working condition and shall be subject to Government pre-use inspection. The Government reserves the right to reject equipment which is not in safe and operative condition. The Contractor and the operator shall perform all necessary repairs and servicing to maintain the equipment in good operating condition during the period of use. The Contractor shall provide all operating supplies such as fuel, oil, and grease.

4.3.1 All major equipment repairs to be done on-site shall be performed at fueling areas unless otherwise authorized by the COR. The Contractor shall furnish all repairs and operating needs including fuel, oil, and grease on their own time and at their own expense.

4.4 Equipment Operator - Experienced operators in the operation and maintenance of the equipment furnished for the work is considered essential. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing a competent operator who will operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner with sufficient skill and experience to properly perform the work assigned to them. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor, in writing, to remove from the project any operator, if found to be inexperienced or operating the equipment in an unsafe manner. The Contractor shall provide a replacement operator within 24 hours, unless a longer period of time is authorized by the Contracting Officer.

4.5 A chainsaw capable of cutting woody material up to 60 inches in diameter.

4.6 Contractor Responsibilities - The Contractor shall retain custody of the equipment and be responsible for its security, operations, and operators. Contractor is responsible for any damage caused by its personnel and equipment.

SECTION 5 -- PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASKS AND CRITICAL SUBTASKS

5.1 Extracting and Hauling Material

5.1.1 The loading sites may be located on any maintained Government or private road, landing, campground, or other designated area.

5.1.2 Material to be bucked or loaded will be identified on the ground by the Government. Material may be bucked by the Government prior to loading; however, the Contractor may be required to buck before or after extraction or to cut limbs or trim logs for loading as specified in the BPA Call.

5.1.3 The Contractor may be required to extract material up to 300 feet from the designated area. Material diameters vary from 12 inches to 60 inches and tree lengths up to 150 feet.

5.1.4 Material shall be hauled to various staging sites, as designated in the BPA Call. Material shall be stacked in a manner that does not obstruct any road way or public access and which facilitates further manipulation. The Government may require various types of material to be sorted or stacked separately at the staging sites.

5.1.5 The Contractor shall insure that all safety guidelines are met at all times during transportation. Loads shall meet legal requirements for weight, dimension, and securing material. The Contractor shall deliver full loads (refer to Section 2 Definitions), in an effort to work as efficiently as possible.

5.2 Slash Treatment

5.2.1 Extraction of material in roadways may require removal of limbs and debris from road running surfaces, drainages, and both ends of culverts. Remove material that is longer than 24 inches or greater than 3 inches in diameter measured on the small end. Slash shall be scattered down slope from the edge of the road or culvert a minimum of 10 feet or as specified in the BPA Call.

5.2.2 Removal of slash from the road prism shall be accomplished upon completion of extracting material.

5.3 Equipment--Hourly

5.3.1 Point of hire and release will be to the Ranger District office, unless otherwise designated elsewhere or on the BPA Call.

5.3.2 Working hours for equipment with operator, when ordered, is anticipated to be 8 to 10 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The Government may, however, order work to be performed outside of these hours. No work will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, or Government approved holidays unless mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor.

5.3.3 Recording equipment use - the Government will maintain a daily record of use of equipment on Optional Form 297, Emergency Shift Ticket book or equivalent form. Hours will be recorded in 1/4-hour increments. The Contractor will be furnished a copy of this form. Any differences between the Government and Contractor figures as to units for payment shall be reconciled at the end of each working day or the Government figures will apply.

5.3.4 Equipment moves between extraction sites when working towards a full load, under equipment's own power, will be paid at the hourly work rate specified in the BPA Call. Additional equipment will be moved at Contractor's expense.

5.4 Extract and Deck Designated Whole Trees - 12 in. to 36 in. DBH; 80 ft tall – Item 0008 The Contractor may choose any method (e.g. pushing, cable yarding, etc.) to complete the extraction, with the exception of felling the tree with a chainsaw. During the extraction process, the Contractor shall preserve the entire length of tree as practicable with root wad attached. During extraction, the Contractor shall strive to retain a minimum attached root wad size of two times its DBH. Typically, excavating around a tree’s outer roots is necessary in order to loosen the root wad enough to avoid bole breakage. Includes bucking of material and moving material to the deck site.

5.5 Miscellaneous Identified Task

This Item will be utilized when the task is clearly identified so the Contractor can provide a quote on a per job basis.

5.7 Payment:

5.7.1 Equipment with Operator--Hourly: Payment will be made based on the actual hours worked, excluding mobilization cost. The hourly rate will begin when the Contractor arrives at the extraction site and work commences. Payment will not be made when the Contractor is not working. This shall include, but is not limited to, lunch breaks, delays in work caused by the Contractor’s faulty equipment, breakdowns, routine servicing or maintenance.

5.7.1.1 Self Loader—additional information: The hourly rate will end when a full load is realized, at which time the mileage rate will be in effect.

5.7.2 Equipment with Operator--Mileage: Payment will be made based on the actual miles traveled. Mileage will begin from the point of hire.

5.7.2.1 Self Loader—additional information: Mileage will begin from the point of hire to the extraction site. The mileage rate will resume once the Contractor has a full load and is en route to the staging site. Mileage will remain in effect until the Contractor returns to the extraction site or the point of release.

5.7.3 Miscellaneous Identified Task: Payment will be made at the per job price shown in the BPA call upon completion and acceptance of the task.

5.7.4 Mobilization: Payment will be made at the lump sum price shown in the BPA Call. When partial payments are requested, one half of the mobilization may be included. A payment will not be processed that solely includes one half of the mobilization cost, unless agreed to by the Contracting Officer. The remaining balance will be paid upon completion and acceptance of the PBA Call.

5.7.5 Slash treatment is considered incidental. No separate payment will be made.

5.7.6 Final payment will be withheld until the Contractor has returned all accountable Government furnished property. Gate keys must be returned prior to final payment of each BPA Call. Keys not returned within 10 days after completion of the BPA Call are subject to a deduction from the final payment for actual cost associated with replacing gate key(s) and if applicable gate locks.

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