1. Statement of Work.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project

HMNF HUGHES BRITTLE SITE PREP FY24

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this contract is to cut and process all tree species less than 6 inches DBH from sites in preparation for further reforestation activities. Sites are majority oak and jack pine mix. Cut all tree species less than 6 inches DBH and process or break down material via masticator or similar equipment.

2.0 Background

Line item #1, Hughes RP, T 25N R 02E S28: May be accessed by taking Valley Rd. west 3 miles from M-33. The project area is on south side of the road west of Union Corners (approximate location: 84°11'40"W 44°32'2"N). Stand was recently harvested, leaving some residual large diameter trees and the majority of timber less than 6” DBH was left on site. Remaining species is majority red oak with some jack pine and other species.

Line item #2 (OPTIONAL), Bittle CE, T 23N R 06E S02, T 24N R 06E S36: Located on the intersection of Kokosing Rd and Binder Rd, 1 mile south of River Rd. Project area is on the East side of Binder Rd and North side of Kokosing Rd (approximate location: 83°42'18"W 44°22'48"N). Project area was recently part of a wildfire leaving majority timber standing dead and charred. Some large diameter, live trees remain but majority of the project area is dense immature jack pine less than 6” DBH with some oak and other species present.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Open forest roads, and county roads may be utilized by the contractor to maneuver through the work sites.

The following items are required for an acceptable level of work:

a. Cut all tree species less than 6 inches DBH and process or break down material via masticator or similar equipment.

b. Boundaries for the projects have been selected by Forest Service personnel and are marked with pink flagging on the trees for the area.

c. It is the responsibility of the contractor to locate the work sites based on the information provided. However, if the contractor is unable to find any location, no work shall begin until assistance has been rendered and the site identified. The locations are listed in Section C.2 and on the attached location maps (Attachment C).

d. Prior to starting work, the COR, technical contact, and/or Forest Service (FS) staff will inspect the contractor’s equipment. All equipment must be steam cleaned or run through a high-pressure wash prior to arrival on the project area to remove any invasive plant species seeds. Compressed air cleaning may also be used as an adequate cleaning method. The COR or designated Inspectors will inspect equipment upon arrival at the treatment areas for the first time, and subsequent returns if the equipment is taken off site and returned. All equipment that is taken off-road will need to be cleaned, including trucks, trailers, and ATV’s.

e. No salvage privileges are associated with this contract in any way.

f. No cutting during oak wilt restriction period of April 15th – July 15th, however processing of trees already cut can occur during this period. (Only applicable to line item #1)

g. Work must be complete for all line item(s) by completion date identified in 5.0 Deliverables/schedules.

Invoicing is tied to successful inspection of work. The Contractor may only invoice after the COR has inspected the line item(s) work and the work is determined to have met the AQL. This applies to both interim and final payments.

4.0 Government Furnished

The contractor will furnish all necessary labor, equipment and supplies as well as all transportation to, from and between the work sites. Contractor will provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE is to be used at all times while performing cutting operations.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

The Contract Implementation period is different for both bid items.

Bid item #1 Implementation period is from March 15th, 2024 to September 30th, 2024.

No cutting can occur in Bid Item #1 during oak wilt restriction period, April 15th, 2024 to July 15th, 2024 however processing of already cut trees can occur during this time.

Bid item #2 (OPTIONAL) Implementation period is from March 15th, 2024 to July 31st, 2024.

6.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Equipment operator and transportation of equipment.

7.0 Mandatory Contractor Training

After award, the contractor must ensure their employees (including subcontractor personnel) complete the training course(s) listed below in the frequency identified. The contractor must maintain records of course completion and provide them to the Contracting Officer Representative upon request.

In accordance with DR3640-001 Identity, Credential, and Access Management (06/08/21) United States Department of Agriculture Office of Safety Security and Protection (OSSP) Version 3.0 June 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

A sponsor will decide if you need a LincPass/AltLinc through the process of a credential risk assessment using the USDA Credential Matrix to determine if a person requires a LincPass/AltLinc. Through the Risk Assessment, other determining factors for the requirement of a LincPass/AltLinc include:

· The Employee requires a Level 2 eAuthentication account, a USDA email address, or access another protected IT resource

· If the Employee has access to sensitive information,

· If the Employee requires unescorted access to areas within Mission Critical or National Capital Region (NCR) facilities or as determined by an agency’s local risk assessment process

Below is the USDA Credential Matrix that Sponsors use to determine the type of credential a person may require.

Table 1: USDA Credential Matrix

Badge No Badge

IT & Unaccompanied Physical Access Required < 6 Months

X

No IT Access Required & Unaccompanied Physical Access Required

X

No IT Access Required & Accompanied Physical Access Required

X

No IT or Physical Access Required

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