Attachment 1 SOW Multiple Services IDIQ.pdf

RFP 12444124R0001

Savannah River Site (SRS) Multiple Service IDIQ

SRS MULTIPLE SERVICE IDIQ

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORKSTATEMENT

DIVISION 100 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

101 – Statement of Work

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, equipment, supplies (including safety) to perform multiple services within the boundaries of the Savannah River Site (SRS), in accordance with the specifications, exhibits and clauses contained or referenced herein.

Individual task to be performed will be a Task Order against the IDIQ. This Statement of Work will consist of the tasks as described in Activity Codes 200 through 800. Contractor shall start work within 14 calendar days for non-emergencies and 3 calendar days for emergencies after receipt of each Task Order award.

All equipment mobilization shall be incidental to each pay item listed in the Schedule of Items.

101A – Site Location

The Savannah River Site (SRS) is located as shown on the enclosed map which is located 4 miles south of New Ellenton SC. Project sites which may be designated to receive maintenance under this contract are under the jurisdiction of the USDA Forest Service (USDA FS), and the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). Work to be performed under this contract is comprised of various maintenance activities as listed in the Schedule of Items and in accordance with the Technical Specification.

102 - Schedule of Work

Task orders may be placed throughout the contract period. However, primary orders for services will be placed at the beginning of each month throughout the duration of the contract. Refer to Sections B of this contract for ordering procedures and restrictions. Task orders issued by the Government will detail the areas to be serviced, the services to be provided and order in which performance is required. Actual quantities of services ordered will depend upon existing conditions at the time of the Government inspection.

A list of areas with maps that may need service will be delivered to the Contractor before or after award of the contract. The Contractor will be required to perform any of the maintenance activities as listed in the Schedule of Items on the SRS during the contract period. Some activities may require recurrent maintenance services on a more frequent basis dependent on weather conditions and on an as needed basis at various times of the year.

Prior to beginning work, the Contractor is responsible for identifying appropriate commercial sources of material except where a specific source for a particular material is identified on the Contract Plans or Contract.

103 - Emergency Response Time

In the event of emergency services needs which fall outside the task order specified for the task order period, the Contractor must be able to respond to oral or telecommunicated orders under this contract within 24 hours. Such orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer and will be confirmed by a written task order issued by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will receive compensation for the cost to mobilize equipment to the response location at the rate specified in the Schedule of Items.

104 - Superintendence by the Contractor

At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is complete and accepted the Contractor shall directly supervise the work or assign and have on the work site a competent work leader who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor. As a minimum, the work leader for the Contractor shall possess at least three years’ experience in project management. The work leader shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract start date. The contractor shall provide a detailed resume of the work leader for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the work leader, approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

105 - Equipment Requirements and Transportation

All equipment proposed to be used for performance of the work shall be of the size, type, number, and in such condition to properly pursue the requirements of this contract. All equipment mobilization shall be incidental to each pay item listed in the Schedule of Items.

Equipment must be capable of meeting the requirements of Activity Codes applicable in the technical (performance standards) requirements and Typical Section Drawings.

The Contractor's proposed equipment shall be made available for inspection prior to award of the contract. If at any time during the course of this contract the equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer may order removal and may require a satisfactory replacement, at Contractor's expense. Replacement equipment, if ordered, is to be onsite and working within 48 hours.

Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from work areas required to pursue the work in the Task order, to repair or replace equipment, or for the Contractor's convenience shall be at the Contractor's expense.

106 - Public Safety and Traffic Control

The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazards to, road users or others within the work area.

The Contractor is to pursue all work on site in accordance with all Federal, State and Local laws governing the transportation and work being performed.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail. The Contractor will post warning signs on each end of the section of road being worked. Signs are to be of the size, quantity, and colors as required in the current edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises", (MUTCD). A copy of MUTCD is located at the SRFS Engineering Building and may be made available to the Contractor for in office reference on request. These signs shall be moved as needed to properly delineate and identify the section of the road being maintained. At no time shall these signs be more than five hundred feet from operating equipment and shall be placed only when mowing equipment or persons are performing operations. All slow moving equipment is to have a reflectorized "slow moving" vehicle emblem properly attached.

All work requiring closure of a trail, road and post closure access must be scheduled and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the commencement of that portion of work to ensure the proper site entities have been notified. All work is to be scheduled so that at the end of a working day, the closed entity is passable for the type of traffic normally using the road or trail. If for any reason, hazards (segments of unfinished work which may present a hazard to users, such as rolls of surface material, berms on the shoulder, etc.) are left in or adjacent to the road after normal working hours, the work is to be properly signed as hazardous and visibly illuminated at night.

107 - Site Travel Restriction

The Contractor's movement on the existing transportation system of the SRS is restricted due to limited security access points onto and within the SRS. These access points have various times of operation and protocols to be followed in order to gain access on to site A map will be provided to the Contractor upon award of the contract to delineate the SRS boundary restrictions and alternate routing necessary to accomplish the task orders.

108 – Documentation

1. Accomplishment Reports

The Contractor shall maintain records of accomplishments using the Activities Schedule/Accomplishment Report form. These records are to be delivered to the COR daily. An invoice for the services rendered that month and shall become the property of the Government.

No payment will be made prior to receipt of these records and acceptance of the work performed.

2. Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall submit to the CO, a Quality Control Plan (QCP), that will detail the methods the Contractor will perform self-inspection to ensure the requirements of this contract are performed in accordance with the contract documents and that all equipment used, is maintained in good and safe working condition. The plan shall indicate who will be responsible for Quality Control. The site work leader may serve as the Quality Control monitor. The QCP shall at a minimum record the reference task order, location, frequency, type of test and resulting outcome.

The government COR will perform periodic independent inspections after the contractor has performed their inspection if questions develop regarding the results of the contractor’s inspections. QCPs shall be submitted with the Accomplishment Report and no payment will be made prior to receipt of these records and acceptance of the work performed.

Quality Control Personnel. Contractor shall provide qualified quality control personnel for all projects. The contractor will be responsible to perform, record, and maintain a file of quality control and accomplishment reports. This documentation shall be made available to the CO or COR for 100% of all task orders issued to the Contractor(s). The on-site work leader can act as the quality control person, if so designated by the Contractor(s). The quality control person shall be identified prior to starting work under subject contract.

109- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) has been developed pursuant to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for this contract. This plan sets forth procedures and guidelines that will be used in evaluating the technical performance of the Contractor.

PURPOSE OF THE QASP

1. The QASP is intended to accomplish the following:

a. Define the roles and responsibilities of participating government officials and the contractor;

b. Define the types of work to be performed;

c. Describe the evaluation methods that will be employed by the government in assessing the contractor’s performance;

d. Provide copies of Government quality assurance monitoring forms that will be used by the government in documenting and evaluating the contractor’s performance;

e. Describe the process of performance documentation

2. The contractor is responsible for performing inspection services pursuant to the inspection clause and for providing and maintaining the inspection forms approved by the government to perform the contractor’s inspection services.

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The following government officials will participate in assessing the quality of the contractor’s performance. Their roles and responsibilities are described as follows:

1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on the technical performance of the contractor on the schedule of inspections submitted by the contractor and approved by the government. The COR will have primary responsibility for completing “Quality Assurance Monitoring Forms” which will be used to document the inspection and evaluation of the contractor’s work performance.

2. The contracting officer (CO) will have overall responsibility for overseeing the contractor’s performance. The CO will also be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the contractor’s performance in the areas of contract compliance, contract administration, cost control, and property control; reviewing the COR’s assessment of the contractor’s performance; and resolving all differences between the COR’s version and the contractor’s version.

C. TYPES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED/SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS

This contract calls for the contractor to perform the following tasks and subtasks and to perform inspections at the completion of the tasks/subtasks as a minimum and/or for intermediate inspections as determined at contract award by the COR/CO based upon accepted Contractor’s quality assurance program submitted as part of evaluation criteria.

1. Post Closure Cap Maintenance and Mowing

2. Well Pad Maintenance and Mowing

3. Miscellaneous Mowing

4. Miscellaneous Small Woody Debris Brushing (4" diameter or less)

5. Removal of fallen trees (18" diameter or less)

6. Removal of standing trees (18" diameter or less)

7. Application of Seed and Fertilizer

8. Application of Mulch

9. Furnishing and placing topsoil, (4) inch depth

10. Furnishing, Placement, & Installation of Sod (Bermuda/ Centipede/ Zoysia/St.

Augustine/ Fescue/ Carpet/ Ryegrass or as specified in Task Order)

11. Silt Fencing

12. 100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Blanket for Ditches and Slopes

13. 100% Certified Weed Free and Biodegradable 9-inch Straw Wattles

14. 100% Certified Weed Free Straw Bales

15. Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator

16. Survey Aide

17. Forest Worker/Laborer

18. Chainsaw with Operator

19. Brush saw/Weed eater with Operator

20. Power Auger with Operator

21. Pole Saw with Operator

22. Riding Mower with Operator

23. Trencher with Operator

24. Tiller with Operator

25. Mechanized Leaf Blower with Operator

26. Water Truck (4,000 gallon minimum) with Operator

27. Tractor with Implement and Operator

28. Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with Trailer and Operator

D. METHODS OF SURVEILLANCE

1. The government, through the COR, will be monitoring the contractor’s performance on a continuous basis. The method the government will use is 100% inspection of the contractor’s inspection results. The government COR will perform periodic independent inspections after the contractor has performed their inspection if questions develop regarding the results of the contractors inspections. For results of the independent inspections that differ from the results noted by the contractor on their inspections, the costs thereof for the re-inspection costs will be assessed against the contractor. The contractor shall be required to rework the effort until the performance standard is achieved.

2. Inspections will be performed to the schedule submitted by the contractor’s Quality Control Plan and approved by the government. Variances from the schedule must be pre-approved by the

CO.

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE FORMS AND REPORT

1. The COR will use one quality assurance monitoring form to document and evaluate the contractor’s performance under the contract. The form when completed will document the COR’s understanding of what the contractor was supposed to do, what was actually done, and the impact or consequences of what was done.

2. The COR will judge each event in accordance with the performance standards and performance requirements stated in the Quality/Performance Requirements stated in the contract in the performance requirement summary.

3. The COR must substantiate all tasks which he judges to be indicative of “unacceptable” performance. Performance at the “acceptable” level is expected and need not be substantiated

4. The contractor shall furnish to the COR copies of all inspection forms generated witnessing inspections performed. The COR will forward copies of all completed QA monitoring forms to the CO. The contractor is required to respond in writing to any negative QA monitoring form(s) within 5 working days after receipt of the form(s)

F. ANALYSIS OF SURVEILLANCE RESULTS

1. The contract service requirements are summarized in the PRS and relate directly to required services. The performance standard briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each item. The PRS and the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance and the expected method of Government surveillance. Procedures as set forth in FAR 52.212-4(a) Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies.

Description Major

Defect Minor Defect

Allowable Defects Required Action

Major Minor Major Minor 200.01 Post Closure Cap Maintenance and Mowing

Grass not cut and trimmed evenly to a height of 4 to 6 inches

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Vines and debris not cut and removed from fence lines

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Existing wood line not side walled to a height of 12’

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Vegetation within a 25’ radius of the

EC-ACP

Project Unit Signs not trimmed.

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

200.02 Well Pad Maintenance and Mowing

Grass not cut and trimmed evenly to a height of 4 to 6 inches

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Vines and debris not cut and removed from fence lines

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Existing wood line not side walled to a height of 12’

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

200.03 Miscellaneous Mowing

Grass not cut and trimmed evenly to a height of 4 to 6 inches

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

300.01 Removal of Fallen Trees

Trees and debris not removed from the rights-of-way of roads or trails as specified

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

300.02 Standing Tree Removal

Trees and debris not removed from

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than

N/A the rights-of-way of roads or trails as specified after felling

0 major defect

700.01 Boat with Trailer, Operator and Three (3) Laborers

Vegetation not trimmed and removed so the signs can be seen in either direction of approach of the sign by river access

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Sign not replaced or repaired

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

800.01 Trail Cleaning

Vegetation not removed from walking surface of trail

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

Side walling and removing overhanging limbs to a height of 10 feet

N/A 0 per pay unit

N/A Rework if greater than 0 major defect

N/A

111 – Specifications Applicable to Individual Task Orders

Refer to Activity Codes Sections

112 – Submittals

Submittals shall include the following unless otherwise required in the specification:

1. Date and revision dates.

2. Project name and contract number.

3. Names of Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer.

4. Specifications section number.

5. Field dimensions and relation to adjacent structures.

6. Applicable standards such as ASTM or Federal Specifications.

7. Contractor's stamp, initial or signature, certifying the review of submittal, verification of field measurements and compliance with contract documents. Provide all submittals within 14 calendar days of contract award unless otherwise required by the specification.

The following submittals, shop drawings, material certifications and/or testing reports are required. Where this information is specific to an Individual Project Task Order it shall be prepared and provided specifically for that Task Order:

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government

Approval After

Submittal Traffic Control Plan Standard specifications 7 days Engineered Spill Prevention Plan

Landscape Preservation and Hazardous Materials clause

2 days

Emergency Response AGAR 452.236-77 Per Task Order

Fire Plan FS-6300-55 and Certification that your Fire Tools and Equipment are in full compliance with the contract requirements

FS-6300-52 Per Task Order

Designation of Representative FS-6300-6

Superintendence By The Contractor

[FAR 52.236-6]

Per Task Order

Drug Free Workplace Policy Drug-Free Workplace

[FAR 52.223-6]

N/A

SF1413 - Statement and Acknowledgement for each Subcontractor including Owner/Operators and other Sole Proprietorship Subcontractors [not required for material suppliers]

Subcontracts (Labor Standards)

[FAR 52.236-11]

Before “Notice to Proceed” is issued.

Product and Material Certifications and Literature

As required by Specifications 10 days

Operations and Storage Areas

FAR 52.236-10 10 days

113 – Local Disposal Sites

If debris are encountered in the maintenance (i.e.; metals) and other waste materials generated in the maintenance (cartons, scrap, etc.), notify the CO, unless other disposal means are authorized in the Schedule of Items, Specifications, Plans, or by the Contracting Office.

114– Hazardous Conditions Safety Plan

The following conditions have been identified as inherently hazardous to a degree that failure to take the proper precautions could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This listing shall not be construed as all inclusive. The Contractor shall provide a written job-specific hazard analysis and safety plan that addresses and conforms to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and the clause entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13) included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

• Tree felling

• Traffic control on high-speed and/or limited visibility roads

• Confined space entry

• Fire hazards

• Hazardous materials handling

• Electrical hazard

• Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high pressure hazards

• Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs etc.

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SECTION 200 –PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ACTIVITY CODE: 200 – MAINTENANCE AND MOWING

Maintenance Requirements

This work consists of providing any and all equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision, mobilization, equipment including safety and other incidentals necessary to perform mowing maintenance activities.

Post Closure Cap Maintenance and Mowing

200.01 – General Requirements of Post Closure Cap Maintenance and Mowing

This work consists of mowing the vegetative cover on the burial caps to a height of 4 to 6 inches within the boundaries of the Environmental Compliance and Area Completion Projects (EC- ACP). All vegetation growing near any obstruction the mower cannot access will need to be trimmed to 4” to 6” inches. Vegetative cover around subsidence monitors, methane vents and any other protrusions from below the surface on the burial cap is to be trimmed and mowed within a radius of 5’ radius of said protrusions.

Any vines growing in the fences are to be clipped and removed within the boundaries of the EC- ACP Project. Provide a 12’ vertical clearance to the wooded boundaries of established EC-ACP Project Area. Contractor shall remove and scatter all debris into adjacent wood line.

Remove all debris from drainage grates within the boundaries of the EC-ACP Project.

Remove all debris, including silt, from all concrete ditches within the boundaries of the EC-ACP Project.

EC-ACP Projects (These are current totals subject to change with the addition and release of projects from regulatory controls)

Burial Caps – 820 acres Early Construction and Operational Disposal Site (ECODS) and Perimeter trails – 7,031.4ft equaling 1 acre Unit Post Closure Signs not included with burial caps. – 118 equaling 2.71 acres

ECODS and Perimeter trails are to be maintained to a width of 6 feet +/-1’ within the boundaries of EC-ACP Projects.

EC-ACP Project Units Signs are be clear of vegetation within 25’ radius in front of each sign.

(985 sq. ft.)

Description of how unit boundaries are delineated on attached maps, plats, and/or inspection reports.

Well Pad Maintenance and Mowing

200.02 – General Requirements of Well Pad Maintenance and Mowing

Contractor shall be required to mow the vegetative cover on monitoring wells, well pads, air injection wells, piezometers, air samplers, sampling stations near creek banks and access to wells to a height of 4 to 6 inches within the 12’ of edge of pad in all directions. All vegetation growing near any obstruction the mower cannot access will need to be trimmed to 4” to 6” inches.

All identified concrete or aggregate pads shall be edged. Contractor shall utilize a mechanized leaf blower or equal to clean existing pads of moss, roots, sod, needles, etc.

Provide a 12’ vertical clearance to the wooded boundaries of established EC-ACP Well Area.

Contractor shall remove and scatter all debris into adjacent wood line.

Description of how unit boundaries are delineated on attached maps, plats, and/or inspection reports.

Specific well pads to be supplied from the COR through a work order, monthly or quarterly depending on Area Closure Project team published schedule list of sampling.

Miscellaneous Mowing

200.03 – General Requirements of Miscellaneous Mowing

Contractor shall be required mow the vegetative cover on miscellaneous project that have been assigned by the CO on a work order. On these projects the vegetative cover will need to be mowed to a height of 4 to 6 inches. All vegetation growing near any obstruction the mower cannot access will need to be trimmed to 4” to 6” inches. The area mowed will be determined by the C.O. and shown to the assigned Contractor Representative.

These projects may include side walling wooded boundaries to a height of 12-ft. Contractor shall provide a 12’ vertical clearance to the wooded boundaries of established EC-ACP Well Area. All debris shall be removed and scattered onto adjacent wood line.

Miscellaneous Small Woody Debris Brushing (4" Diameter or Less)

200.04 – General Requirements of Miscellaneous Small Woody Debris Brushing

Contractor shall be required to cut and remove small trees, vines and bushes that are within 12’ from the edge of concrete pad or aggregate on monitoring wells, well pads, air injection wells, piezometers, air samplers, sampling stations near creek banks and access to wells to a height of 4 to 6 inches within the 12’ of edge of pad in all directions. All vegetation growing near any obstruction the mower cannot access will need to be trimmed to 4” to 6” inches.

A 12’ vertical clearance to the wooded boundaries of established EC-ACP Well Area. Contractor shall remove and scatter all debris into adjacent wood line.

Description of how unit boundaries are delineated on attached maps, plats, and/or inspection reports.

Method of Measurement

Measure the Activity Codes Section 200 pay items listed in the Schedule of Items bid schedule as shown:

1) Acre. 43,560 square feet. Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally. Do not make deductions from the area computation for individual fixtures having an area of 500 square feet or less.

2) Square foot. Measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or vertically to the surface being measured.

Basis of Payment

Payment shall be made for all work of this activity, inspected and accepted, in accordance with the following pay item and the bid unit price.

Pay Item Description Pay Unit 2001 Post Closure Cap Maintenance and Mowing Acre 2002 Well Pad Maintenance and Mowing (monitoring wells, well pads, air injection wells, piezometers, air samplers, sampling stations near creek banks)

Each

2003 Miscellaneous Mowing Sq. Ft.

2004 Miscellaneous Small Woody Debris Brushing (4" diameter or Less) Sq. Ft.

SECTION 300 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ACTIVITY CODE: 300 – REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND

OBSTRUCTIONS

Maintenance Requirements This work consists of providing any and all equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision, mobilization, equipment including safety and other incidentals necessary of salvaging, removing, and disposing of trees and other obstructions identified accordingly.

Removal of Fallen Trees

300.01 – General Requirements of Removal of fallen trees

This work consist removing trees which have fallen into the EC-ACP Projects, road's or trail’s traveled way. The Government reserves the right to remove trees which have fallen into road's traveled way by its own employees. All trees for removal under this activity are to be designated by the COR.

The Contractor is to remove all trees with a base diameter of 18" or smaller which have fallen into the traveled way. The tree is to be removed by means determined by the Contractor as most beneficial to his/her operation. Contractor shall not damage adjacent trees. The tree is to be moved outside of the road or trail right of way.

Removal of Hazardous Trees

300.02 – General Requirements of Removal of Hazardous Trees

This work consists of the removal of hazardous dead or leaning trees in close proximity to road rights-of-ways, trail’s and identified with a base diameter of 18" or smaller by EC-ACP Projects managers for removal. Care is to be taken to avoid damage to adjacent trees while felling designated trees. Insure traffic is controlled during the felling. Dispose of hazardous trees outside of right of way and insure the trees are placed and scattered to prevent unsightly slash concentrations.

Basis of Payment the following items and the bid unit price.

3001 Fallen Tree Removal Each 3002 Standing Tree Removal Each

SECTION 400 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ACTIVITY CODE: 400 – EROSION CONTROL

This work consists of providing any and all equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision, mobilization, equipment including safety and other incidentals necessary of repairing of soil erosion and ground cover repair due to rain, flowing water, vehicles, hogs, armadillos and any other incident caused by natural, man-made, or animal incidents.

SEED AND FERTILIZER

General Requirements for Seed and Fertilizer

This shall consist of preparing seedbeds and furnishing and placing required seed and fertilizer.

Seed and fertilizer will be applied with approved mechanical seeding equipment such as: seed drills, landscape seeders, no-till-drill, cultipacker seeders, fertilizer spreaders or hand operated seeders. Areas to be seeded are to be scarified to a minimum depth of 2" prior to application.

Rocks larger than 6 inches, trash or other debris that interfere with the seeding operation are to be removed. Seed and fertilizer are to be applied separately, with the fertilizer being applied first. Both are then to be incorporated into areas by dragging. Dragging equipment and method are to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

400.01 - Fertilizer

Fertilizer is to be homogenized or blended and is to provide the following minimum percentages of available nutrients - 10% Nitrogen, 10% Potassium and 10% Phosphorus. It is to be furnished in new, clean sealed containers with the name, weight and guaranteed analysis of contents clearly marked. If fertilizer is supplied in bulk it shall be certified to meet these nutrient requirements.

Fertilizer is to be applied uniformly at a rate of 500 pounds per acre.

400.02 - Seed

All seed is to be furnished separately or in a mixture in unopened containers with the following:

1. Seed name

2. Lot number

3. Percentage of purity and germination

4. Percentage of maximum weed seed content

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MULTIPLE SERVICES – SAVANNAH RIVER

Bag tag figures are to be evidence of purity and germination. No seed will be accepted with a date of test of 9 months or more prior to the date of application. All seed which has become wet, moldy or otherwise damaged in transit or in storage will not be accepted. The percent of noxious weed seed allowable is defined in the current state law relating to agricultural seed. All seeding is to be performed in accordance with the following list of seasonal schedule and rates of application:

October 1 - February 14 Unhulled Bermuda 65 pounds per acre Grain Rye 10 pounds per acre Crimson Clover 10 pounds per acre

February 15 - March 31 Grain Rye 10 pounds per acre Hulled Bermuda 45 pounds per acre Carpet Grass 30 pounds per acre

April 1 - September 30 Browntop Millet 10 pounds per acre Hulled Bermuda 45 pounds per acre

MULCH

General Requirements for Mulch

This shall consist of placing required mulch. Mulching will be applied by hand or approved mechanical mulch application equipment such as: truck and/or tractor mounted straw blowers.

400.03 - Mulch

Small grain straw shall be approved herbaceous mowing free of noxious weeds, mold or other objectionable material. Small grain straw is to be air dried, fairly light in color and not musty, caked or otherwise of low quality. Mulch is to be applied at a rate of 11 pounds per square foot and is to be applied immediately after seeding operations are complete. The Contractor will stabilize the mulch so it will not be blown or washed away from applied surfaces.

Mulch is to be applied to areas of soil disturbance or seeded areas as directed by the COR and noted on the task order. Not all areas seeded will necessarily require mulch application under this activity code.

The Contractor may substitute the dry mulch method above with hydro mulch application upon written submittal to CO of materials and rates of application to be used. Approval must be in writing from the CO prior to the start of any hydro mulching operation by the Contractor.

MULTIPLE SERVICES IDIQ USDA Forest Service - Savannah River

SOD

General Requirements for SOD

This work consists of furnishing and placing living sod of perennial turf-forming grasses.

General

Move and lay sod during dry weather and on dry, unfrozen ground. Avoid erosion when watering.

Delivery

Provide at least 3 days’ notice before cutting sod. The CO will approve the sod in its original position before cutting. Do not deliver sod until the soil is prepared

400.04 - Preparing the Soil

Clear and grade the surface. Cultivate, disk, harrow, or otherwise loosen the grade to a depth of at least 4 inches. Finish the surface to a smoothness comparable to hand raking. Remove surface stones not passing a 1-inch sieve, sticks, stumps, and other surface debris interferes with sod placement or subsequent growth.

Shape slopes and disturbed areas to be covered with topsoil. Disk or scarify slopes 1V:3H or flatter to a depth of 4 inches (100 millimeters) perpendicular to the natural flow of water. Provide at least 7 days’ notice before the start of topsoil placement. Do not place topsoil when the ground or topsoil is frozen, excessively wet, or otherwise in a condition detrimental to the work. Use conserved topsoil before furnishing topsoil. Keep the surfaces clean during hauling and spreading operations.

Spread topsoil to a depth that after settlement, provides the required depth. Break clods and lumps with harrows, disks, or other appropriate equipment to provide a uniform textured soil. Remove and dispose of clods and stones larger than 2 inches (50 millimeters), stumps, roots, and other litter.

Construct longitudinal depressions at least 2 inches (50 millimeters) deep perpendicular to the natural flow of water without overly compacting the topsoil surface.

Apply fertilizer and agricultural limestone uniformly over the sodding area. Mechanical spreaders or blower equipment may be used. Disk or till the fertilizer and limestone into the soil to a depth of 4 inches. Moisten the prepared soil.

400.05 - Placing Sod

Harvest, deliver and install sod within a period of 36-hours. Store rolls of sod in shade during installation. Sod should be free of weeds and be of uniform thickness, about 1-inch, and should have a dense root mat for mechanical strength.

Roll or compact immediately after installation to ensure firm contact with the underlying topsoil.

a) Solid sod. Place sod perpendicular to drainage flows. Place sections of solid sod edge to edge with staggered joints. Plug openings with sod or fill openings with acceptable loamy seeded topsoil. Roll or tamp sod to eliminate air pockets and provide an even surface. On slopes 1V:2H or steeper and in channels, peg sod on 24-inch (600-millimeter) centers after rolling or tamping. Drive pegs flush with the sod bed surface.

b) Strip sod. Lay strip sod in shallow trenches in parallel rows. Firmly roll or tamp until the surface of the sod is level with or below the adjacent soil. Seed the soil between the strips of sod. Rake or drag the seeded areas to cover the seed.

c) Spot sod. Place sod blocks. Roll or tamp the blocks into the soil until the sod surfaces are slightly below the surrounding ground surface. Blend final grades with existing adjacent areas. Leave the entire area drainable and without abrupt changes in slope.

Maintaining Sodded Areas

Water sod to a depth of 4 inches (100 millimeters) after placing and keep moist grass takes root.

Protect newly sodded areas using methods approved by the CO. Do not allow wheeled vehicles on newly sodded areas.

Mow sodded areas and repair or replace sodded areas that are damaged or fail to show a uniform growth of grass. Maintain sodded areas and replace nonliving sod until final acceptance of the project.

EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

General Requirements for Erosion Control Measures

This work consists of furnishing, constructing, and maintaining soil erosion and sediment control devices to eliminate or minimize pollutants in storm water discharges from the project.

General

Provide soil erosion and sediment control measures according to the contract erosion and sediment control plan, contract permits, Section 107, and this Section.

400.06 - Silt Fence

a) Geotextile. Conform to Table 7 of AASHTO M 288

b) Posts. Conforming to the following:

1) Wood posts. Conform to the following:

a) 1½ inches by 1½ inches by 4 feet (38 millimeters by 38 millimeters by 1.2 meters) minimum dimensions;

b) Untreated fir, redwood, cedar, or pine, cut from sound timber with no loose or unsound knots; and

c) Pointed on end driven in ground.

2) Steel posts. Conform to the following:

a) 48 inches (1200 millimeter) minimum length;

b) Cross-section shape that can resist failure from lateral loads (T-shaped, U-shaped, or L-shaped); and

c) 0.75 pound per foot (1.1 kilograms per meter) minimum mass.

c) Silt fence reinforcement. Furnish a wire mesh consisting of 14 gauge (1.628-millimeter diameter) steel with mesh spacing of 6 by 6 inches (150 by 150 millimeters) or prefabricated polymeric mesh of equivalent strength.

400.07 – 100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Blanket

Erosion Control Blanket (ECB) shall be degradable erosion control blankets acting as dimensionally stable, reinforced mulches to hold seeds and soil in place until vegetation is established in non-critical applications.

ECB shall be furnished, placed, and installed to detail drawings attachment.

ECBs shall be biodegradable and are made from straw and coir fibers mechanically stitch-bonded to netting. Natural and synthetic woven fiber blankets shall be made to be utilized for slope stabilization and protection of stream banks and low flow channels as recommended by manufacture. ECB shall conform to the requirements of Table 360-1 as shown below.

Table 360-1- Biodegradable Erosion Control Blanket Specified Expected Values Tested Property Test Method Value

Tensile Strength (MD) x (TD) ASTM D6818 16.0 lb./in (2.8 kN/m) x 11.0 lb./in (1.9 kN/m) Elongation (MD) x (TD) ASTM D6818 20 % x 20 %

Mass Per Unit Area ASTM D6475 9.5 oz./yd^2 (322 g/m^2) Thickness ASTM D6525 0.26 in (7 mm)

Light Penetration ASTM D6567 15 % open Water Absorption ASTM D1117 250 %

Netting Top Net Type Biodegradable, Jute Scrim Leno Weave

Bottom Net Type Biodegradable, Jute Scrim Leno Weave Top Net Opening Dimensions 0.5 in (13 mm) x 1.0 in (25 mm)

Bottom Net Opening Dimensions 0.5 in (13 mm) x 1.0 in (25 mm)

400.08 - 100% Certified Weed Free and Biodegradable 9-inch Straw Wattles

Straw wattle shall be degradable. Proper installation of the straw wattle is essential. Straw wattles are designed for low surface flows, not to exceed 1 cfs for small areas. Wattles should not be placed in the path of high water flow. On slopes, wattles should be installed on contour with a slight downward angle at the end of the row in order to prevent ponding at the mid-section (refer to detail drawing). No overall slope preparation is needed prior to installation; however, straw wattles should always be installed in shallow trenches. Running lengths of wattles should be abutted firmly to ensure no leakage at the abutments. The wattles should be pinned securely to the ground according to instructions in order to insure their stability and the success of the installation.

Refer to contract drawings for guidelines and typical drawings regarding wattles installation. Straw Wattles shall conform to the requirements of Table 360-2 as shown below.

Table 360-2- Biodegradable Straw Wattles Specified Values

STRAW WATTLE BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL CONTENT

Matrix 100% Straw Fiber 2.88 lbs./linear ft.

Netting Tubular, Diamond-Shaped

Netting

1.28 oz./linear ft.

Wire Closure Industrial Grade Ring Wire, 18 Gauge

3.75 inch

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Width 9.00 inch Length 25.00 ft.

Weight +/- 10% 57.00 lbs.

400.08 - 100% Certified Weed Free Small Grain Straw Bales

Small Grain Straw Bales shall be certified weed free and used for erosion control only.

Contractor will be responsible for furnishing, placement, and installation of straw bales with staking to industry standards.

Typical Small Grain Straw Bales Dimensions:

1) Weight: 70.00 Ounces

2) Width: 48.00(in)

3) Height: 24.00(in)

4) Depth: 18.00(in)

Basis of Payment Method of Measurement

Measure the Activity Codes Section 300 pay items listed in the Schedule of Items bid schedule as shown:

1) Acre. 43,560 square feet. Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally. Do not make deductions from the area computation for individual fixtures having an area of 500 square feet or less.

2) Linear Foot. Linear foot pay items will be measured by the work along its length from end-to-end; along the top; along the front face; or along the invert.

3) Square foot. Measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or vertically to the surface being measured.

4) Square Yard. Measurements shall be made to the nearest Square yard.

Measurements for sod area computations will be made horizontally to the surface being measured and measurements for topsoil will be made horizontally and vertically to the surface being measured. Square yards are computed by multiplying the square feet by 0.1111 equals square yards

a. Do not measure non-sodded areas adjacent to strip and spot sodding.

b. Measurements for watering will be covered under pay item

600.08 [Water Truck (4000 Gallons Minimum) with Operator] and measurements for seeding will be covered under pay item 400.01.

The Government will provide all hoses, connections, and fittings necessary for the labor to assemble the sprinkler system.

5) Erosion control blankets measurements shall be made to the nearest Square yard. ECB area computations will be made horizontally to the surface being measured.

6) Silt fencing, straw wattles, and straw bales will be made to the nearest foot and paid for by the linear feet (L.F.).

a. Overlaps will not be measured.

7) Payment shall be made for all work of this activity, inspected and accepted, in accordance with the following pay item and the bid unit price.

Payment will be made for all work of this activity, inspected and accepted, in accordance with the following pay item and the unit price.

4001 Application of Seed and Fertilizer Sq. Ft.

4002 Application of Seed and Fertilizer Acre 4003 Application of Mulch Sq. Ft.

4004 Furnishing and placing topsoil, (4) inch depth Sq. Ft.

4005 Furnishing, Placement, & Installation of Sod (Bermuda/

Centipede/ Zoysia/St. Augustine/ Fescue/ Carpet/ Ryegrass or as specified in Task Order)

Sq. Ft.

4006 Silt Fencing L.F.

4007 100% Biodegradable Erosion Control Blanket for Ditches and Slopes Sq. Ft.

4008 100% Certified Weed Free and Biodegradable 9-inch Straw Wattles

L.F.

4009 100% Certified Weed Free Small Grain Straw Bales L.F.

SECTION 500 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ACTIVITY CODE: 500 – HOURLY LABOR

The work shall consist of competent labor to perform various maintenance activities that cannot be readily paid for under other activity code pay items of this contract or for which the work varies greatly from one job to the next. Examples of work to be performed, but not limited to, pesticide application, debris removal at various locations not specified in schedule of items, assistance of Forest Service personnel in Land Surveying activities and other incidental items.

Each project will be identified by the COR and placed on a Work Order with an estimated number of hours and required equipment to perform the operation. A map showing the location will be given with each Work Order and the COR will show the Contractor the specific location prior to the start of work.

500.01 - General requirements for Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator

a. This work consists of contractor providing any and all equipment, an on-site licensed applicator with a South Carolina Commercial Pesticide License with the minimum categories 2 - Forest Pest Control, 5 - Aquatic Pest Control, 6 - Right-of-Way Pest Control, and 7a-Industrial, Institutional, Structural, & Health-Related Pest Control, one(1) assistant properly trained in pesticide application, materials, tools, supervision, mobilization, defoamer, tank cleaner, equipment including safety and other incidentals necessary to spray or spread pesticides on roadsides, fences (Boundary and Internal), and other area as directed by the COR in strict compliance with the EPA approved label, technical specifications, terms and conditions listed below. A copy of the South Carolina Commercial License shall be provided to COR. Pesticides, Surfactants and Dye (if used) will be furnished by the Government. The Contractor will be allowed to sign out and return Government furnished herbicides between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) from the storage site located at the Forest Service location at the Savannah River Site.

1. Technical Specifications

a. Spraying shall be overseen only by a licensed commercial applicator as set forth in “South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 46, Chapter 13”. Who shall be on The Savannah River Site at all times during application.

b. All government issued equipment shall be in good mechanical shape and will be signed for and inspected prior to work by the licensed applicator. The spray pattern will be checked prior to starting the job and thereafter if deemed necessary by the Government.

c. No spraying shall take place when rain is expected within six hours of the completion of the job.

d. The contractor shall provide a daily herbicide application report. The form will be furnished by the Government. An example of the form is included.

e. All herbicide applications shall follow EPA label requirements, USDA policy, and Forest Service policy and direction (e.g. FSH 2109.14 - PESTICIDE-USE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION HANDBOOK). This material, in full text, may be obtained by contacting COR. This will help ensure that existing measures for mitigating potential adverse impacts from herbicide use are followed during project planning, implementation, and reporting.

f. Applicators shall select nozzles and other technology to minimize drift and the potential for non-target effects.

g. Weather conditions will be monitored before and during all spray projects.

Spraying will not be allowed when any of the following conditions occur:

Temperature >95°, Wind Speed >10 mph and rain expected within 6 hours.

h. Herbicides shall be transported daily to the project site with the following conditions: transport only the quantity needed for that day's work; and transport only concentrate in containers in a manner that will prevent tipping or spilling, and in a compartment that is isolated from food, clothing, and safety equipment.

Mixing shall only be done at the project site. This will minimize risk of accidental spills.

i. Mixing, loading, and equipment cleaning must be done more than 200 feet from private land, open water, or other sensitive resources. The contractor shall use the fire water filling station located in the Forest Service Compound to fill non-potable water tank for use in mixing operations.

j. The contractor shall inspect all spray equipment for leaks on a daily basis.

k. Where 2 or more herbicides are to be sprayed, the tank shall be cleaned between changes of herbicides.

l. Application rates will be on the pesticide use prescription. The prescription application rates shall be followed as prescribed The COR shall be notified if the application will need to be changed and the COR will contact the pesticide the prescriber to see it the change is necessary.

m. The contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Government-Furnished

Emergency Spill Plan. The plan shall be on-site during all operations and the contractor and contractor employees shall be well versed with the plan requirements. Emergency Spill Kit and Eyewash Station will need to at each application site.

2. Inspection and Acceptance Requirements

Inspection Procedure: The Government will inspect application procedures and the areas sprayed as the work proceeds to ensure that treatment areas are fully covered.

The Government will also periodically inspect spray equipment and the mixing of chemicals. Final inspection will occur within 7 days after completion of the project.

Visual inspection of the target species, noxious weeds, will occur. Ninety percent (90%) or greater death of target species will be considered acceptable by the Government. Less than 90% death of target species will entail rework of the untreated area by the contractor with the original prescribed herbicide. Rework shall be performed at the next available opportunity and as agreed to by the Government.

All rework will be at the contractor's expense.

500.02 - General requirements for Survey Aide

This work consists of providing labor to Assist USDA Forest Service Engineers and Surveyors in surveying and mapping. They will be functioning as Survey Aide (99831). The duties are to include, but not limited to, rod-person, cutting survey lines with bush axe, machete, and/or brush saw and other duties.

500.03 - General requirements for Forest Worker/Laborer

This work consists of providing labor to provide services not listed on contract.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Hour. 60 minutes. Measure the actual number of hours ordered by the CO and performed by the Contractor. Round portions of an hour up to the next half hour.

Measure time in excess of 40…