Attachment_2_-_IDIQ_Specification.pdf

12414619Q009 - Attachment 2

Specifications for Wildlife Opening Management – Mowing and Disking

Wildlife Opening Mowing Wildlife openings and access roads are to be mowed with a tractor and heavy duty mower, such as a bush hog. Wildlife Opening sizes vary between 0.5 and 12 acres.

Mowing shall be performed between October 1 and November 15 with all work completed no later than November 15 of each year.

Most of the openings are currently vegetated with shrubs and herbaceous vegetation, with some sapling trees. There may be downed trees in the openings or access roads, which will require pushing with a tractor or bucking up with a chainsaw and moving to the edge.

Disturbance of vegetation outside the area shall be minimized. Any standing timber outside the area shall not be disturbed. Movement of large amounts of soil will not be acceptable.

Access The contractor shall protect all trails, roads, ditches, fences and other improvements in the project area from any damage resulting from operations.

Roads and trails shall be kept free of logs, slash, and debris. Any road, trail, or structure used by the contractor that is damaged by their operation shall promptly be repaired by them. The contractor will clear downed trees and debris from the access road. This clearing may be accomplished with the tractor or chainsaws.

Debris and downed trees must be removed from the road and pushed to the side of the road. The contractor will mow the road into the wildlife opening.

Equipment Requirements Tractors must be equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Tractors and implements must be washed and clean prior to moving onto Forest Service lands to prevent the spread of non-native invasive plants, such as Cogongrass.

Tractors and implements must be of sufficient size and horse power to conduct heavy duty mowing and disking of shrubs and small saplings.

Contractors are encouraged to visit the sites prior to submitting bids.

Note: The number of acres to be treated is contingent upon funding.

This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Requirements contract for a base and 4 optional years. There is no guarantee for this contract. Acres treated will be dependent upon funding and treatment need/ground conditions each year.

Year 1 Mowing – approximately 60 acres*

Option Year 1, Option Year 2, Option Year 3 and Option Year 4 are Dependent upon funding, but each year is expected to be in the 40-70 acre range*

Maps of Bankhead Wildlife Openings are available at the District Office or upon request. Specific maps for each task order issued will be prepared for the successful bidder/contractor.

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