WayneNF_ForestryIDIQ_Pre-Proposal_Mtg.pdf

Forest Service

Eastern Region

Wayne National Forest Forestry Vegetation Management Treatment

IDIQ Contract

Wayne NF

Estimate

IDIQ Acreage Estimates for Base Year

Eastern Region

Estimates for Base Year Contract Base Year

Tree Planting 5

Site Prep-Herbicide 459

Site Prep-Manual 345

MSC-Manual/Chainsaw 250

MSC-Herbicide 226

Crop Tree-Herb (sapl) 309

CTR-Chainsaw 0

Estimated Location of Treatments over 5 Year IDIQ

Eastern Region

Estimated Percentage of Work by WNF Management Unit

Athens Marietta Ironton Acres

Tree Planting 0% 10% 90% 309

Site Prep-Herbicide 0% 0% 100% 1,782

Site Prep-Manual 36% 8% 56% 1,306

MSC-Manual/Chainsaw 77% 0% 23% 1,616

MSC-Herbicide 0% 0% 100% 1,692

Crop Tree-Herb (sapl) 0% 0% 100% 309

CTR-Chainsaw 100% 0% 0% 100

Percentage of Work by Unit 26% 2% 72% 7,115

Harvest Types on the Wayne NF

• Even-Age Management

• Clearcut w/Reserves: Hardwood

• Clearcut-White pine

• Oak Shelterwood Regime

• Prep Cut: Pre-commercial:

• Prep Cut: Commercial:

• Release Cut:

• Final Cut:

• Uneven-Age Management

• Heavy Single Tree Selection

(Historic Forest)

• Group Selection

Even-age Harvests

Hardwood Clearcut w/ Reserves or Oak-Two-Aged Cut White Pine Clearcut

Oak Shelterwood-Preparatory Cut (Thinning)

Oak Shelterwood-Release Cut Native Pine Shelterwood

Uneven-age Harvests

Historic Forest Heavy Selection with Group Selection Openings Mixed In

Prescribed Burns

Question Break

1.5 Treatment Methods and Specifications

Eastern Region

• 1.5.1: Hack n’ Squirt

• 1.5.2 Basal Bark

• 1.5.3 Cut Stem

• 1.5.4 Foliar

• 1.5.5 Manual

• 1.5.6 Tree Planting USFS publication NRS-GTR-96;

https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/gtr/gtr_nrs96.pdf https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/pubs/gtr/gtr_nrs96.pdf

1.5.1 Hack n’ Squirt Treatment

Eastern Region

• One hack per inch of diameter.

• Spaced injections, 1 to 2 inches apart.

• Herbicides: triclopyr, imazapyr, glyphosate (w/ imazapyr mix)

• Timing: Best applied June 15 to November 1st

1.5.2 Basal Bark Treatment

Eastern Region

• Follow label directions for low volume basal spray method

• Treat stems up to 5 inch basal diameter

• Spray lower 12-15 inches above ground line

• Timing: dormant or growing season, but above freezing

• Herbicides: triclopyr, imazapyr

1.5.3 Cut Stem (Stump) Treatment

Eastern Region

• Stumps: 6” or less

• High stumps allowed on <2” DRC trees.

• Timing: Best applied June 15 to November 1.

• Herbicides: triclopyr, imazapyr, glyphosate

1.5.4 Foliar Spray Treatment

Eastern Region

• For undesirable; stumps, re-sprouts & small trees <6 ft.

tall.

• Timing: Typically May 1 to early October.

• Herbicides: triclopyr, imazapyr, glyphosate

1.5.5 Manual Slashdown Treatment

Eastern Region

• Stumps: 6” or less.

• Slash trees to the ground, eliminating hangups.

• General Timing and Slash Disposal: Variable by Task Order and Scheduled Line Item.

• Site Prep and Midstory: Preferred Late April-Early

October to reduce sprouting

• Crop Tree: Year round

1.5.6 Tree Planting (Manual)Treatment

Eastern Region

• Timing: Typical late February to early April (March).

• Quantity Variable by Task Order and Scheduled Line Item.

• If contractors have required minimums, please explain on

Technical Proposal

• Communication key for delivery and daily exchange of trees

• Tree Storage:

• Forest Service is planning to rent a semi-reefer cooler

• Contractor must keep trees shaded and cool

Proposed Treatment Timing Schedule

Estimated Location of Treatments over 5 Year IDIQ

Eastern Region

Estimated Percentage of Work by WNF Management Unit

Athens Marietta Ironton Acres

Tree Planting 0% 10% 90% 309

Site Prep-Herbicide 0% 0% 100% 1,782

Site Prep-Manual 36% 8% 56% 1,306

MSC-Manual/Chainsaw 77% 0% 23% 1,616

MSC-Herbicide 0% 0% 100% 1,692

Crop Tree-Herb (sapl) 0% 0% 100% 309

CTR-Chainsaw 100% 0% 0% 100

Percentage of Work by Unit 26% 2% 72% 7,115

Site Prep Treatments

Eastern Region

• 2.1: Site Preparation for Natural or Artificial Regeneration

• Following a variety of harvest treatments, use herbicide or chainsaw to treat stems 1” at ground (basal diameter) and up to 8 inches DBH.

• 2.1.1: Site Prep: Manual Slashdown- Chainsaw

• 2.1.2: Site Prep: Herbicide by “Agreed To” Method (Hack ‘n’ Squirt, Cut Stem/Stump, Basal, Foliar)

• Herbicide includes spraying stumps/sprouts of undesirables cut or damaged during harvest.

Site Prep Condition Examples

Historic Forest/Shelterwood Release Type Cut: Spur A Timber Sale

Historic Forest/Shelterwood Release Type Cut: Wolcott Timber Sale

Historic Forest/Shelterwood Release Type Cut: Wolcott Timber Sale

White Pine Clearcut: Beech Grove Timber Sale

White Pine Clearcut: Beech Grove Timber Sale

White Pine Clearcut : Iron Point Timber Sale

Midstory Control Treatments

Eastern Region

• 2.2: Midstory Control

• Typically a pre-harvest treatment.

• Use herbicide or chainsaw to fell or treat stems 1” at ground (basal diameter) and up to 8 inches DBH.

Midstory Control Treatments

Eastern Region

• 2.2: Midstory Control

• Can occur following a light, thinning harvest or a prescribed burn.

• Conditions following harvesting or burning can greatly reduce small stem numbers.

Midstory Control: Manual Slashdown

Eastern Region

• 2.2.1: Midstory manual slashdown by chainsaw/mechanical

• 2.2.2: Midstory manual slashdown by chainsaw/mechanical, with Slash Treatment

• Follows slash guidelines in Section 1.4.5.

• 2.2.3: Midstory Herbicide - Application by “Agreed To” Method (Hack ‘n’ Squirt, Cut Stem/Stump, Basal, Foliar).

• Typically hack n’ squirt method is recommended.

• If post thinning, can also include foliar to spray stumps/sprouts of undesirables cut or damaged during harvest.

Midstory Control: Herbicide

Midstory Control Condition Examples

Long Ridge Project Area-Athens Unit

Pine Creek Project Area-Ironton Unit

Ironton Unit

Crop Tree Release Treatments

Eastern Region

• 2.3 and 2.4: Crop Tree Release (CTR)

• Seedling/Sapling vs Sapling/Pole size classes

• Manual Slashdown vs Herbicide

CTR Seedling/Sapling Treatments

Eastern Region

• 2.3 and 2.4: Crop Tree Release: Seedling/Sapling

• Treat w/in 4 ft. radius from base of the crop tree.

• Treat grapevines threatening crop tree

• Manual Slashdown or Herbicide

• Herbicide: Hack/Squirt and Foliar most commonly recommended treatment

CTR-Seedling/Sapling Condition Examples

Pine Creek Project Area- Ironton Unit

CTR-Seedling/Sapling Condition Examples

Pine Creek Project Area- Ironton Unit

CTR: Sapling/Pole Treatments

Eastern Region

• 2.3 and 2.4: Crop Tree Release: Sapling/Pole

• Treat all stems competing with;

• the upper ½ of crown AND

• w/in 6 ft. radius from outer edge of the crop tree crown.

• Treat grapevines threatening crop trees

• Manual Slashdown or Herbicide

• Herbicide: Hack/Squirt most commonly recommended treatment.

• Incorporate manual slashdown on multiple stem trees

CTR-Sapling/Pole Condition Examples

CTR-Sapling/Pole Treatment Examples

Work Previously Completed: Pine Creek Project Area-Ironton Unit

CTR-Sapling/Pole Treatment Examples

Work Previously Completed: Pine Creek Project Area-Ironton Unit

Pine Creek Project Area-Ironton Unit

Tree Planting: Pine

Eastern Region

• 2.5: Bare Root Pine Seedlings

• 2.6: Containerized Pine Seedlings

• Anticipating planting shortleaf and pitch pine.

• Sites may be site prep burned prior

• WNF will be determining if we want to have pine seedlings grown as;

• bare root (bagged or boxed) OR

• containerized (loose, boxed)

• Preferences?

Tree Planting: Hardwood

Eastern Region

• 2.7: Bare Root Hardwood Seedlings

• Planting at various densities using extended bars or spade shovels

• Locations To Be Determined: Possibility for hardwood supplemental plantings to enrich natural regeneration.

• Typically hard mast species, but could be others.

Fireline Construction

Eastern Region

• Use chainsaws, leaf blowers, and hand tools (rakes, etc.) to construct fireline.

• Cut trees and brush 6 feet width, exposing 4 feet to bare mineral soil within center of corridor.

• Cut vegetation 8 feet above the corridor.

• Timing: Variable, but timed with other ongoing task orders in the general vicinity.

• AQL:

• 90% of the specified distance is satisfactorily constructed.

• Brush is scattered, not piled

IDIQ Acreage Estimates for Base Year

Eastern Region

Estimates for Base Year Contract Base Year

Tree Planting 5

Site Prep-Herbicide 459

Site Prep-Manual 345

MSC-Manual/Chainsaw 250

MSC-Herbicide 226

Crop Tree-Herb (sapl) 309

IDIQ Acreage Considerations

Eastern Region

• Is your firm adaptable if we receive money sooner than we expect?

• Not required, but apprise us in your Technical Approach submittal

Estimates for Base Year Contract Base Year

Tree Planting 5

Site Prep-Herbicide 459

Site Prep-Manual 345

MSC-Manual/Chainsaw 400

MSC-Herbicide 1300

Crop Tree-Herb (sapl) 309

Sample Task Order

• Questions specific to this example?

1.6 Herbicide

Eastern Region

• Follow label directions

• Tap water or non-petroleum based oil carriers

• Use dye to track progress

• State of Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licensing is Required (Core, 4A)

• Record keeping: Daily Log required to meet AQL’s

• Post signs at obvious entrance areas to treatment unit

Safety

Eastern Region

• Safety Plan Outlines actions

• A part of the Technical Approach submission

• Report All Accidents To CO within 24 hours

• Herbicides: Take preventative measures for personnel, clothing, transportation, handling, mixing, and spills.

• Spill Prevention & Cleanup Plan: Approved by COR prior to starting work.

• Spills: Prevent off-site movement or entering waterways.

• Follow cleanup measures in 40CFR117

1.9 Communication

Eastern Region

• Key to success on the overall IDIQ and every Task Order.

• Review all correspondence and specifications and reach out to COR for clarification.

• Provide regular notifications of work locations and status of completion.

• Correspond with email and phone

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) are the Government representatives for every Task Order.

• Contractor representative and COR will review special conditions or areas prior to treatment implementation.

Inspections

Eastern Region

• Normal business hours, but exceptions are allowed

• Discuss with COR prior to the start of the Task Order

• Conducted by COR and possibly assistant(s)

• Timely for all treatments

• Visual and Plot Based Methods

• Randomly Distributed throughout unit

Herbicide Inspections

Eastern Region

• Herbicide treatments need three weeks during growing season for AQL evidence of kill.

• Early Growing Season and Dormant Season Inspections must wait to at least June 1st to be inspected.

• Dormant season herbicide: Consideration for partial payment (50%) if meets AQL

• Based on visual verification of dye

• Inspections within one week of full completion of at least one treatment unit of a Task Order line item.

Acceptable Quality Limits

Eastern Region

• Meet or exceed target kill rate (90%)

• Do not exceed kill to non-targets;

• 5%: Hack n’ Squirt, Cut Stem/Stump, Slashdown, Planting, Fireline

• 15%: Basal bark and Foliar

• Herbicide Daily Herbicide Logs :

• Must turn in completed prior to or at invoicing.

Submitting Bids to this IDIQ

Eastern Region

• Offer: SF1449

• Cost Proposal: Schedule of Items

• Technical Proposal

• Attachment #10: Experience / Past Performance Questionnaire

• Attachment #11: Technical Approach

• FAR 52.204-24: Representation Regarding Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

• FAR 52.2.2-3: Offeror Representations ad Certifications – Commercial

Items

• Workforce Certification

• Be Registered in DUNS and SAM

Submitting Bids to this IDIQ

Eastern Region

• Carrie Edwards: carrie.edwards@usda.gov

• Offers or modification of offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers are late and will not be considered.

• Completed packages should be received by 4:00 p.m., EST on June 3, 2020 at the following address:

mailto:carrie.edwards@usda.gov

Final Exam

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