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Summary: Performance Work Statement for Grand Teton National Park Wetlands Delineation

This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Firm Fixed Price contract to support Grand Teton National Park (GRTE) with specialized wetland science and regulatory compliance services over a four-month base period. The contractor must complete a sub-meter accurate wetland delineation across approximately 195 acres within the Moose-Wilson Road corridor, mapping all Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and non-WOTUS wetland habitats. Work must follow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual with Western Mountains Regional Supplement, the NPS Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) classification system, and NPS Director's Order 77-1 standards. The contractor must conduct a quantitative Wetland Functional Assessment approved by both USACE and the NPS Wetlands Program, prepare and submit a request for a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination with USACE field verification support, and deliver a comprehensive Wetland Delineation Report and Wetland Statement of Finding.

The scope includes three main tasks: Project Management, Wetland Delineation Field Visit and Report, and Wetland Statement of Finding. Required personnel include a Project Principal (project manager), Scientist/Planner I and II (both must be Professional Wetland Scientists or PWS-supervised), a GIS Specialist, and a Technical Editor. The contractor must furnish all equipment, supplies, facilities, and IT systems; travel to GRTE for four days (one day each for travel plus two days fieldwork); and comply with Federal Travel Regulations for reimbursement of transportation, per diem, and mileage. The Site Visit must be completed within two months of contract award, and the Final Wetland Statement of Finding within three months. All deliverables must be Section 508 compliant, submitted in both PDF and editable formats, and remain the sole property of the Government. Payment will be made monthly via invoices submitted through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System, with costs allocated between labor (CLIN 0010) and Other Direct Costs for travel (CLIN 0020), not to exceed the awarded Firm Fixed Price amount.

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Performance Work Statement

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands Directorate- Park Planning and Special Studies

Contractor Support for Grand Teton National Park Wetlands Delineation Report and Statement of Finding

April 6, 2026

Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide general contractor support for a wetlands delineation report and wetland statement of finding. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor’s employees performing the services herein. Such employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the scope of work as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform all necessary technical analyses, edit documents, prepare graphics, and perform other work as required to produce the products as specified in this scope of services. The contractor shall meet the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Park Planning and Special Studies (PPSS) Branch is an office within the National Park Service (NPS) Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands (PPFL) Directorate that provides national-level planning guidance for park general management planning, special studies, and facilities investment planning initiatives. PPSS staff collaborate closely with colleagues in the regional planning offices who often lead the implementation of park planning projects.

Grand Teton National Park (GRTE) protects the spectacular Teton Range, the glacial lakes and river systems of Jackson Hole, and a rich mosaic of sagebrush flats, forests, wetlands, and alpine environments within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The park preserves both exceptional natural resources—supporting iconic wildlife such as elk, moose, bears, and raptors—and a deep cultural history that includes Indigenous homelands, early exploration, homesteading, and ranching traditions. Park managers work to safeguard and interpret these natural and cultural resources while providing opportunities for visitors to learn from and experience one of the nation’s most striking mountain landscapes.

Wetlands are a prominent feature along the Moose-Wilson Road corridor in Grand Teton National Park, particularly in the area between Sawmill Ponds Overlook and Death Canyon Road. These wetlands are closely associated with perennial and intermittent streams, beaver ponds, and complex hydrologic systems that ultimately drain into the Snake River. The corridor’s wetlands support a rich mosaic of habitats, including riverine, palustrine emergent, scrub-shrub, and forested wetlands, and provide critical resources for wildlife such as moose, beaver, amphibians, and several species of conservation concern. Two wetland delineations and reports were completed (2012, 2018) for adjacent areas.

Glacial history and beaver activity have played a significant role in shaping wetland extent and function along the corridor, creating ponded areas and dynamic wetland complexes. This activity has led to both the expansion of unique marsh and wetland habitats and periodic impacts to park infrastructure, including road flooding and maintenance challenges. The Moose-Wilson Road improvement project integrates wetland delineation, functional assessment, and jurisdictional analysis to establish baseline data for regulatory compliance and management decisions. These data inform strategies to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to wetlands as required by the Clean Water Act and NPS policies, and support the development of long-term management plans for beaver activity, hydrologic connectivity, and resource protection within the corridor.

1.3 Objectives: The purpose of this contract is to support NPS staff at Grand Teton National Park (GRTE), Intermountain Regional Office (IMRO), and the Washington Support Office-Park Planning and Special Studies Branch (PPSS) with accomplishing the following broad objectives:

1) Complete a sub-meter accurate wetland delineation including the riverine wetland channel and palustrine wetlands, including the pond area and other palustrine wetlands within the project area. The NPS requires that all WOTUS and non-WOTUS wetland habitats be mapped and assessed. This area is approximately 195 acres (see attached map in appendix).

2) Prepare a quantitative Wetland Functional Assessment for the delineated wetlands and waters that are approved by both U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) AND the NPS Wetlands Program.

3) Prepare a request for a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination from the USACE and follow through with the USACE field verification with the agency and the NPS Wetlands Program.

4) Prepare a Wetland Statement of Finding

1.4 Scope: The scope of the contractor’s support will include three main tasks. The Contractors should anticipate travel to Grand Teton National Park as part of the scope of work. The three main tasks include: 1) Project Management, 2) Wetland Delineation Field Visit and Report, and 3) Wetland Statement of Finding.

The wetland delineation report shall be conducted by a currently certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) (or under the supervision of a PWS) following the Western Mountains regional supplement to the “Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual” (1987) delineation manual for identifying wetlands subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The NPS wetland definition follows the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Wetlands Classification Standard (FGDC-STD-004-2013) and NPS requires modified procedures to assure that all wetlands subject to Director’s Order 77-1: Wetland Protection are identified. This ensures that all wetland habitats present on-site are mapped and characterized not just USACE Waters of the United States wetlands. The wetland delineation report shall identify which sites would likely qualify as regulated wetlands according to the 1987 USACE Manual (and Regional Supplements) and which additional waters qualify as wetlands under the Federal Geographic Data Committee Wetlands Classification Standard and NPS procedures. Other “waters of the U.S.” and potential special aquatic sites that are subject to USACE AND NPS regulation/policy, such as deepwater habitats, should also be identified.

To ensure timely and efficient fulfillment of this scope, the following considerations are integral:

· This contracted support is based on the availability of funds.

· The Contractor shall modify the project schedule upon request by the COR (memorandum to the COR file for minor scheduling changes; contract modification for significant adjustments that change the scope of work or period of performance).

· Invoices will clearly state the beginning and end date for the invoice’s performance period.

· The Contractor must follow the timeframes project work identified in Part 5.

1.5 Period of Performance: The base period of performance shall be for four (4) months from the date of award.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1:Quality Control: Shall be performed as outlined in the terms of the Quality Control Plan.
1.6.2:Quality Assurance: Shall be performed as outlined in the terms of the Quality Control Plan.
1.6.3:Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not expected to provide services on Federal Government holidays as outlined in the terms of the contract. A list of federal government holidays is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays.
1.6.4:Hours of Operation: Most project work is expected to take place during normal business hours (8:30am-5:00pm Mountain Time).
1.6.5:Place of Performance: Most of this contract scope of work may be performed remotely, at the contractor’s facilities or remote offices. However, the contract does have a requirement for field visits to Grand Teton National Park as outlined in PWS Part 1.6.12 and Part 5.
1.6.6:Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
1.6.7:Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use.
1.6.8:Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will appraise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will inform the Government of any problems being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.
1.6.9:Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance, and notify both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10: Key Personnel: Key personnel shall be identified in the terms of the contract and must include an overall contract project manager to serve as the primary lead and point of contact for the NPS COR. In the event key personnel replacements are required, the contractor will provide detailed explanations necessitating proposed substitutions of key personnel, complete resumes for proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions. Proposed substitutions should have comparable qualifications to the personnel being replaced.

All contractors shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and guidelines of the appropriate regional supplement to the “Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual” (1987) delineation manual for identifying wetlands subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act AND the NPS Directors Order #77.1 Wetlands Protection Procedural Manual.

NPS anticipates the professional experience required for this work will likely include the following (contractor proposals may include recommendations for alternate key personnel based on the contractor’s review of the scope of work):

a. Project Principal: This position will be the primary point of contact for the COR and NPS staff for the project. They will coordinate the work of other contracted staff assigned to the project and oversee the schedule, workplan, and deliverables while ensuring that work stays within budget. They will develop the project management plan and lead and coordinate the contract team's work while organizing and monitoring work streams across multiple staff. The Project Principal will have experience in strategic planning, project management, and natural resource planning and compliance.

b. Scientist/Planner I: This contractor position will be the primary project lead for coordinating the agenda and logistics for the field visit and will lead the development of the wetlands statement of finding. They will supervise the supporting project work completed by the Scientist/Planner II, GIS Specialist, and Technical Editor. Contract personnel performing wetland delineation must be a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) (or under the supervision of a PWS). Contract personnel must also have professional experience collecting data via a GPS device and writing technical field reports.

c. Scientist/Planner II: This contractor position will support the Scientist/Planner I with the implementation of the field visit and wetlands statement of finding. They will work under the supervision of the more senior contractor staff. Contract personnel performing wetland delineation must be a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) (or under the supervision of a PWS). Contract personnel must also have professional experience collecting data via a GPS device and writing technical field reports.

d. GIS Specialist: This contractor position will support the project by developing GIS mapping products to be included as part of the statement of finding deliverable. They will work under the direction of the Scientist/Planner I.

e. Technical Editor: This contractor position will be responsible for editing the final deliverable for grammar, context, and formatting

1.6.11: Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. Contractor discussions with external organizations will emphasize that this project is a study to help inform future planning discussions and not a decision-making process.

1.6.12: Travel: The Contractor will travel to Grand Teton National Park as part of the contracted support. NPS anticipates each Contractor that supports the field visit outlined in Part 5 will be required to travel for four days (1 day travel to Grand Teton National Park, 2 days for a field visit, and 1 day return travel). In accordance with P.L. 99-234, "Federal Civilian Employee and Contractor Travel Expense Act of 1985," travel-related expenditures for Contractor's personnel are restricted to the limits established for federal employees (see information on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) City Pair Program and Transportation Rates below). This includes mileage for company-owned vehicles. All travel arrangements are the responsibility of and are to be made by the Contractor. The Contractor will coordinate all travel with the IMRO and Grand Teton National Park staff and COR. Payment for transportation, per diem (lodging/meals), mileage, parking, and other fair and reasonable travel expenses will be paid in accordance with the effective Federal Travel Regulations as amended and supplemented by the Department of the Interior travel regulations where applicable. No Federal travel authorizations are to be issued. All travel expenses will include receipts and are to be submitted through the Contractor's invoice for reimbursement and will be charged to a cost-reimbursable, no-fee Contract Line Item separate from the base contract support. The Contractor shall make every effort to keep travel costs to a minimum. No reimbursement will be made for parking at a Contractor's normal place of work. In the event travel is necessary, contractor will be authorized for travel expenses consistent with the terms and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the CO and COR and will comply with the provisions of Section B.6 of the IDIQ order.

· GSA City Pair Program: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program

· GSA Transportation Rates: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc

· GSA Per Diem Rates for Lodging and Meals: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

1.6.13: Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. All information provided by the Government as background information or inputs to contract deliverables and any documents and materials developed under this contract may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.14:Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.
1.6.15:Confidentiality: The information developed under this task order is the property of the U.S. government and shall be kept in strict confidence.
1.6.16: Safety: All work will be conducted in accordance with all federal, state, and local safety requirements. The contractor shall submit a Safety Plan prior to beginning work to include an emergency plan and it shall list contractor points of contact.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.
2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.
2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.
2.1.4 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.
2.1.5 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.
2.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.
2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.
2.1.8 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.
2.1.9 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.
2.1.10 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.
2.1.11 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

AWP:Annual Work Plan
CLIN:Contract Line Item
CO:Contracting Officer
CONUS:Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
COR:Contracting Officer Representative
CRV:Current Replacement Value
DO:Director’s Order
DOI:Department of the Interior
FAR:Federal Acquisition Regulation
FLPP:Federal Lands Planning Program
FMSS:Facility Management Software System
FIS:Facility Investment Strategy
GAOA:Great American Outdoors Act
IDT:Interdisciplinary Team
IMRO:Intermountain Regional Office
LRF:Legacy Restoration Fund
MRT:Management Response and Tracking
MWRO:Midwest Regional Office
NPS:National Park Service
NTS:National Transportation Strategy
OCI:Organizational Conflict of Interest
ODC:Other Direct Costs
P3:Preliminary Planning Project
PM:Project Manager
PMO:Project Management Office
PMP:Project Management Plan
POC:Point of Contact
PLG:Planning Leaders Group
PPFL:Park Planning Facilities and Lands (Associate Directorship)
PPSS:Park Planning and Special Studies (Division)
PRS:Performance Requirements Summary
PTP:Preliminary Transportation Planning
PWS:Performance Work Statement
QA:Quality Assurance
QAP:Quality Assurance Program
QASP:Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
QC:Quality Control
QCP:Quality Control Program
SAF:Subject to Available Funds
SRS:Special Resource Study
SME:Subject Matter Expert
TCFO:Total Cost of Facility Ownership
TE:Technical Exhibit
TPP:Transportation Planning Program
UMP:Unit Management Planning
WASO:Washington Support Office

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide the awardee coordination with NPS staff and project team members as needed throughout the project, including support for the field visit.

3.2 Data and Information: The Government will provide the awardee relevant background materials related to planning, operations, and management efforts at Grand Teton National Park needed to support the wetland delineation report and statement of finding. Any shared documents shall remain the property of the National Park Service and will not be publicly disclosed.

3.3 Information Technology: The Government will not provide any information technology systems or software to the awardee as part of this contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, services, and information technology systems required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

Base Support: The contractor will be responsible for performing and completing all tasks within the following base scope of work. The Contractor is expected to participate in scheduled project meetings with NPS staff and provide updates on progress, accomplishments, or any anticipated challenges.

Notes on All Deliverables:

· All deliverables must be fully edited, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and user-friendly for public review and understanding. NPS staff will provide guidance to the contractor regarding the formatting of all documents that are consistent with the agency’s policies and guidance. Final deliverables will be submitted with both PDF and editable (e.g. Microsoft Word) versions.

· The Contractor’s name shall not appear on the cover and/or coversheet of any draft or final products.

· The Contractor shall perform a consistency check of all data and facts used throughout all deliverable products.

· The Contractor shall coordinate closely with NPS staff while developing draft project deliverables. All internal draft deliverables shall allow reviewers to provide comments/changes via track changes in Microsoft Word to facilitate and track resolution of comments. The Contractor shall also provide a comment matrix to track how comments were resolved.

· All final written deliverables shall be checked and formatted to be Section 508 compliant. Unless specifically stated, the Contractor shall submit deliverables to the COR in an electronic format.

· Upon receipt of draft deliverables, NPS staff will review deliverables to verify they are complete and meet contract requirements and professional standards.

· Following review, if necessary, the Contractor shall correct the deliverables and resubmit drafts to the NPS staff within ten (10) days of receiving notification. The Contractor shall assume some deliverables may require multiple revisions.

· When timeframes are specified in the statement of work, they are given in working days, not calendar days.

· Any graphics and illustrations will be developed in collaboration with NPS staff. All graphics (e.g. covers, figures, photographs, graphs, charts) shall be Section 508 compliant.

5.1 – Project Management and Contract Oversight (BASE) The Contractor team will attend a project kick-off call and will have a representative attend regularly scheduled meetings with NPS staff to provide updates on PWS progress and accomplishments. This task will include recurring project management responsibilities over the course of the contract period of performance and will include the following sub-tasks:

5.1.1 Project Kick-Off Call – Within 15 business days after the contract is issued, the Contractor team will attend a virtual kick-off meeting (using Microsoft Teams) with the NPS staff to discuss the scope of work in more detail, introduce team members, discuss roles and responsibilities, anticipated project schedule, and determine the appropriate method for transmitting existing background information to the Contractor. By the end of the kick-off call the Contractor is expected to have enough information to develop a project schedule based on the contract scope.

5.1.2 Project Work Plan – The Contractor will develop a project work plan that will outline project phases, milestones, action items and/or deliverables, deliverable due dates, quality assurance measures (Quality Control Plan – see PWS Part 1.6.1), and the Project Schedule over the course of the period of performance. Each action item or deliverable shall have at least a description, an assignment date, and a completion date. The schedule shall include the deliverables as identified in the scope of work, review period for the Parties (at least two weeks for more complex deliverables), and other important milestones as identified in this scope of work. The Project Work Plan shall also include the Safety Plan referenced in PWS Part 1.6.16.

· The Project Work Plan will be submitted to the COR within two weeks of the project kick-off call.

5.1.3 Project Coordination Meetings – The Contractor will participate in regularly scheduled meetings (bi-weekly meetings [every two weeks] up to 1 hour in duration each) as determined by the NPS staff. Additional meetings may be needed during key project phases, thereby increasing the total number of anticipated calls.

The main deliverables for this task are:

· The project work plan, project schedule, and safety plan

· Recurring project meeting attendance

5.2 – Wetlands Delineation Field Visit and Report (BASE) The Contractor shall conduct a wetland delineation in project area of approximately 195 acres and prepare a delineation report and associated wetland geodatabase sufficient to meet the unique requirements contained in NPS Director’s Order (DO) #77-1 Wetland Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standards for sites in Wyoming. The wetlands (and waters of the U.S.) at the site shall be mapped using the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual, 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (Version 2.0), 2014 A Guide to Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) Delineation for Non-Perennial Streams in the Western Mountains, Valley, and Coast Region of the United States, and the delineation methodology supported by the NPS (PM #77-1). Any area that is classified as a wetland according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al. 1979) is subject to DO #77-1: Wetland Protection. The Contractor shall also map ordinary high water mark boundaries for perennial and non-perennial stream channels and other water bodies within the project area.

An assessment of wetland functions and values is also needed to facilitate evaluation of impacts on wetlands and to assist the NPS in determining appropriate compensation for unavoidable wetland impacts as may be required by the USACE for Section 404 permits and/or by the NPS for compliance with Director’s Order #77-1. The Contractor shall consult with NPS Water Resources Division and coordinate all field activities with GRTE staff in advance.

The wetland delineation will include flagging or defining boundaries of wetland areas, recording boundaries with a sub-meter GPS unit, and overlaying the locations on geo-referenced aerial photographs and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maps. All flagging must be removed after field work is complete. The Contractor shall acquire and review all existing preliminary data needed prior to the site visit. This may include topographical maps, National Wetland Inventory maps, National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) soil surveys, technical publications, aerial photographs, and other existing information necessary for determining the potential locations of wetlands within the different project boundaries and for evaluating their soil, hydrology, vegetation, and related characteristics.

Prior to field work, the contractor shall prepare a draft and final field wetland survey plan that includes methods, sampling protocol, data forms, and safety protocols. The contractor shall submit a methodology for identifying wetland functions and values acceptable to the USACE regulatory program in Wyoming and for NPS Water Resources Division review and approval. The contractor shall use the approved methodology to identify the types and levels of wetland functions (physical and biological) and values (ecological, social and/or economic) provided by each delineated wetland through desktop reviews and direct field observations (or groupings of wetlands with similar physical/biotic characteristics, landscape positions), using a narrative assessment based on analysis and best professional judgment. Assume one revision to produce a final survey plan.

The Contractor shall provide an archeological monitor for field investigations if required by NPS. The Contractor shall coordinate a field review of all surveyed wetland features under this task with the GRTE Wetland Technical Lead for this project prior to final submittal of the wetland reports.

The wetland delineation report will include maps and tables with acres (nearest 0.01 acre) for each delineated wetland type by Cowardin classification and subclass. The delineated wetlands, waters of the U.S., and any rare plant species will be plotted on base maps (provided by the NPS). Data sheets will be included in an appendix for each sampling plot used in determining wetland boundaries and will also be located on wetland maps. The data sheets will include justification for making the wetland/non-wetland determination and will indicate if a site is a USACE jurisdictional wetland, NPS jurisdictional wetland, or both as recognized by the NPS. A unique sampling and numbering system will be used to identify sample locations and link data sheets to the figures.

The draft and final summary wetland delineation reports need to conform to the USACE (JULY 2025) recommended minimum standards for aquatic resource delineation reports as a general guide. The draft and final NPS delineation report will at a minimum include: 1) executive summary, 2) an introduction that describes, purposes, methods, and procedures, 3) survey results, 4) maps showing all sample site locations with delineated wetland boundaries, 5) a detailed, comprehensive, quantitative wetland function and value assessment for each mapped habitat with summary of results and data sheets, 6) discussion of key findings, conclusions, and recommendations for protecting wetlands, 7) list of survey personnel, 8) references, and 9) appendixes with copies of all data forms, field notes, photographs, equipment lists, and GPS coordinates for all sample sites. The Contractor shall also submit digital files with all wetland GIS data with metadata. The final report will compile all geospatial data, documentation, field notes, and records. The report will include a final digital park wetland map including wetland delineations, unique wetland data AND functional/value data sheets for each wetland habitat mapped along with photographs, and park characteristics.

The current project timeline requires this site visit and Final Wetland Report to be complete no later than two (2) months after the contract award date.

Site Visit Planning and Considerations:

· The contractor shall notify the NPS staff at minimum one (1) week prior to beginning any work on site at Grand Teton National Park. The contractor shall communicate with park representatives for specific directions regarding access to the site.

· The contractor shall confine the work, parking of vehicles, and all other operations in connection with this contract to the specified hours and locations approved by park representatives.

· In the event of the discovery of unanticipated cultural resources (e.g. artifacts), they will be left in place, and the COR or Park Technical Representative will be contacted.

· Any applicable federal and state permits shall be acquired by the contractor.

· To prevent the spread of invasive species into the park, clothing and other equipment shall be cleaned and free of soil and plant material before entering the park. All vehicles must be free of visible mud and plant material.

· The contractor will direct any public and visitor inquiries to the Park Technical Representative.

The deliverables for this task are:

· Draft and final survey plan

· Draft Wetland Delineation Report and associated wetland geodatabase

· Final Wetland Delineation report and associated wetland geodatabase with NPS comments incorporated within 14 days of receiving NPS comments on the draft report. Includes a comprehensive, quantitative Wetland Function Assessment. Also includes a written request for a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination with USACE to determine if delineated wetland polygons are covered under Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Provide NPS with any formal correspondence documenting USACE jurisdictional rights and/or opinions as they relate to project habitats and will produce a final USACE Jurisdictional Determination map which will also include any additional wetland areas not protected by USACE but fall under NPS jurisdiction under our PM #77.1 (2016) manual.

5.3 – Wetland Statement of Finding (BASE) The Contractor shall prepare a Wetland Statement of Finding (WSOF) as per section 5.3.5 of NPS Procedural Manual for Directors Order (DO) #77-1 Wetland Protection (2016). This task can be completed concurrently with other tasks in this scope of work as appropriate.

5.3.1 Draft WSOF for NPS Review – The contractor shall prepare an initial draft of the WSOF in Microsoft Word format that will be page and line numbered for review and comment by the NPS. The contents of the WSOF shall document the rationale for identifying a preferred alternative that has adverse impacts on wetlands, explains why no alternatives with less impact were practicable, and otherwise documents compliance with NPS DO-77-1 and Procedural Manual 77-1. The WSOF must include a compensation plan. The proposed compensation plan will be discussed, reviewed, and approved by GRTE staff and the NPS Wetlands Program prior to its formal inclusion into the final WSOF. The compensation plan needs to include at a minimum: A conceptual grading and planting plan for the site(s), an assessment of existing wetland extent and function/value, an assessment of proposed wetland functional lift post-restoration, and ballpark cost estimate for project design, compliance, and implementation. The ballpark cost estimate should include costs associated with 5 years of post-construction restoration monitoring. NPS staff will provide feedback and comments to the draft WSOF within ten business days of receiving the draft.

5.3.2 Final Wetland Statement of Finding – Within ten business days of receiving NPS feedback to the draft WSOF, the contractor shall prepare a second and final draft. The Contractor shall also submit a track changes version of the revisions from the previous reviews and comment matrix to the COR.

The current project timeline requires the Final WSOF to be complete no later than three (3) months from the contract award date.

The contractor will submit all records generated from this scope of work, including, but not limited to, plans, field notes, field maps, drawings, raw data sheets, tape recordings, photos, photo logs, map overlays, negative, and instrument charts to the National Park Service upon completion. The contractor will not allow the unauthorized use or sharing of NPS Delineation Data with any third-party software company or data collection application without written authorization from GRTE and NPS Wetlands Program staff. All records will remain the property of the National Park Service.

The deliverables for this project task are:

· Draft Wetlands Statement of Finding

· Project records and required deliverables submitted to NPS

· Final Wetlands Statement of Finding

PART 6

CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL

Request for progress payment shall be made on the basis of monthly invoices submitted to the NPS for labor hours performed and ODCs incurred during the invoice period. ((See Review Comment)) Comment by Mencarini, Michael R: Question for Contracting Office - is this an appropriate payment schedule for a FFP contract?

Payment shall not be made in excess of the awarded amount or beyond the period of performance unless the Contracting Officer authorizes a revision in writing.

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). At least 3-5 days prior to invoicing, the contractor will submit a summary of work performed and project deliverables completed by project task/phase (see PWS Section 5.1) to the COR for review.

The Firm Fixed Amount sum of $_____ is obligated as the maximum total contract amount for the furnishing of all supplies and services required to accomplish all services required under this contract, and shall be allocated as follows:

CLIN

DESCRIPTION

UNIT OF ISSUE
QTY
PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
0010 FFP
PWS Task 5.1-5.3 (Base)
Each
0020 ODC
PWS Task 5.2 (Base ODC Travel)
Each

CONTRACT TOTAL

PART 7

PRICE SCHEDULE

7. PRICE SCHEDULE

7.1: General. Unit prices in the proposed labor schedule will be evaluated to ensure that they do not exceed the quoter’s GSA Schedule rates. The respondent will provide pricing for the base period as well as any ODCs such as travel. Quoters shall identify any items in their quote that are not based upon their GSA prices.

APPENDIX A

MAP OF PROPOSED PROJECT AREA

Image Below: Map of the proposed area for wetland delineations and wetland statement of findings along Moose-Wilson Road. Total area of the site is approximately 195 acres.

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