1. Statement of Work (SOW).docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Jack Pine Opening

Point of Contracts

COR: Nicole Shugart Phone: (989) 739-0728 Email: Nicole.Shugart@usda.gov

Technical POC: Eric O’Neil Phone: (989) 739-0728 Ext. 3028 Email: eric.oneil@usda.gov

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this project is to create habitat for eastern massasauga rattlesnake. Open areas and brush piles will be created adjacent to riparian zones north of the Au Sable River. The work will require the use of chainsaws, brush saws or hand tools to open up small pockets of timber. Small brush piles, ≤ 8’x 8’ x 8’ in size, will be constructed to provide cover and foraging sites for the eastern massasauga rattlesnake. The Contract Implementation period is the time period for the completion of all items.

2.0 Place of Performance

Forest Road 2000 Opening, T 24N R6E S8: May be accessed by taking Bissonette Rd west from the intersection with M 65 to Winn Rd (FR4128) to FR2000. Drive approximately .75 miles west on FS2000 until a two track on the south side of the road is reached (approximate location: N44.49681 W-83.74513) two track will be flagged. Opening is approximately 80 meters south of FR2000 on the 2 tracks. Vehicle traffic down the two track is permitted for the fulfillment of this project.

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 conifer, oak and cherry under 6” DBH. Brush piles can be placed anywhere in the Forest Road 2000 opening area.

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

c. It is the responsibility of the contractor to locate the work areas and opening 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.

d. Prior to starting work, the COR 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. The contractor and their employees are responsible for removing all refuse produced during the course of their work.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property

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.

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