127EAS23R0003 Eastside Midway TOPR and Attachments.pdf

Issue Date: 05/05/2023

Task Order No.

Project Name:

Forest:

Solicitation Number:

Eastside Midway Forestry Services Shasta – Trinity N.F.

127EAS23R0003

Contractor:

Name: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

Email: _______________________________

UEI #: _______________________________

Issuing and Billing Office:

Forest Service

Business Operations, Procurement & Property Services (PPS) Field Procurement Operations

Southwest Zone Procurement Support

Item No.

Description Qty Order

Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1 1.7 Leave Tree Marking, Saw Timber 357.0 Acres 2 1.6 Timber Cruising, Saw Timber & Biomass Plots 498.0 Acres 3 1.7 Cut Tree Marking, 3P method, Saw Timber 269.2 Acres 4 1.6 Timber Cruising, 3P Method, Saw Timber 269.2 Acres 5 1.6 Timber Cruising, Biomass Plots 269.2 Acres

Remarks: See Attachments for additional terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions of the Region 5 Professional Forestry Services IDIQ Contract are incorporated by reference.

Quotes are due by 03:00pm pst on the 31st of May 2023.

Email quotes to Robert Briney at robert.briney@usda.gov

For information on this project contact:

Robert Briney at robert.briney@usda.gov

The period of performance for this Task Order:

Estimated start date: 22 June 2023 PoP: 104 Days after Notice to Proceed

Total Price: $

Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Print Name:

Requested By: (Name and Signature)

COR:

Fund Authorization (Name and Signature)

Line Officer Ordered By: (Name and Signature)

Contracting Officer:

Order Date:

Job Code:

Eastside Midway Forestry Services Shasta McCloud Management Unit

Shasta Trinity National Forest

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The purpose of this project is to secure services for marking and cruising timber for harvest. A portion of the project area will be leave tree marked, with an estimated 40 trees per acre. Both saw-timber class and sub-merch trees will be marked for retention. This estimate could be different depending on variations in stand density. The leave tree marked areas will be plot cruised for both saw-timber and biomass.

The remainder of the project area will be individually tree marked and cruised for saw timber. The Forest Service has estimated that approximately 30-42 trees per acre will be marked and cruised using the 3P cruising method. It is estimated that approximately 20-30 measure trees per major species will be cruised, with an estimated 5 major species present. This estimate could be different depending on variations in stand density.

The entire project will be plot cruised for biomass products. It is estimated that 4-13 trees per plot will be cruised on 75-90 plots.

Crew production rates for marking are estimated at 3-5 acres per crew member per day when applied with current prescriptions.

Multiple prescriptions range from 40-60 BA (Basal Area) to 80-120 BA per acre. A change in prescription takes place along certain identified roads within the project area map to 40-60 BA. The change in prescription is not designated on the ground. The contractor is required to determine the extent of this change based on GIS information provided by the Forest Service.

Should differences in unit boundary locations between project maps, GIS data, ground conditions, or concerns over implementation marking/cruising exist, the contractor shall promptly notify the COR.

The Forest Service estimates that the normal operating season is from April 1st to December 1st with the possibility of snow closing access roads to the project area in the later part of the season. A heavier snow year than in past seasons, has limited access to the project site. The Forest Service is monitoring area to determine when access is available.

The project area has very limited cell phone reception. Although depending on the carrier, some areas of the project area may have coverage.

2. PROJECT LOCATION

This project is located on the Shasta McCloud Management Unit of the Shasta Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, CA. T40N R2E Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30.

The closest communities to the project area are McCloud CA, 31 miles away or Burney CA, 35 miles away.

From the city of McCloud proceed east on Highway 89 approximately 17 miles to Harris Springs Rd (FA15), proceed northeast on Harris Spring Rd. approximately 4 miles to the Powder Hill Rd. (FA49), proceed northeast on Powder Hill Rd. approximately 3 miles to Mayfield Rd.(FA03), follow the Mayfield Rd. east approximately 3 ½ miles to the Tom Young 40N24Y, follow the Tom Young road south for approximately

3 miles to the 40N38 road, follow the 40N38 road east approximately 1 mile to the southeast corner of the project area.

3. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS

See Attached Specifications and Drawings.

Item 1, Leave Tree Marking, Saw Timber, Units 515, 517, 545, 619, 625, 662.

Item 2, Plot Cruising Saw Timber and Biomass, Units 515, 517, 540, 545, 565, 619, 625, 662.

Item 3, Individual (Cut) Tree Marking, Saw Timber, Units 520, 524, 564

Item 4, Timber Cruising, Saw Timber, 3P Method, Units 520, 524, 564

Item 5, Plot Cruising, Biomass, Units 520, 524, 564

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTENCE

See 2 Specific Inspection Procedures of Base IDIQ Statement of Work.

5. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10) (APR 1984)

Item 1, Period of performance shall be from start date of June 22nd through July 20th.

Item 2, Period of performance shall be from July 21st through August 11th.

Item 3, Period of performance shall be from August 14th through September 20th.

Item 4, Period of performance shall be from August 14th through September 20th.

Item 5, Period of performance shall be from September 20th through October 4th.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate the task order proposals against the following criteria: (a) relevant past performance on completed task orders, (b) technical approach, (c) schedule and (d) price. When combined, all non-price factors are less important than price.

Evaluation of past performance will be based on each awardee original past performance data until such a time that they have completed at least two tasks. Then the original contract proposal will be disregarded for current performance reports received on task orders performed under this contract.

Technical approach: The Government will evaluate the offeror technical approach deemed relevant to the requirementof this proposal. Technical approach is a measure of the degree to which the vendor presents their understanding of the requirements and the challenges of this project as well as their ability to mitigate those challenges and complete the project as specified. The narrative response to the techincal approach should be in as much detail as the offeror considers necessary to fully explan their proposed technical approach or method. The technical approach should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken and an understanding of the acceptable quality level. The narrative need not be lenghty but shall at a minimum address the following information:

1) Work Plan: Staffing (include names of key personnel, number of crews, number of personnel on each crew), equipment available to perform the work, and schedule to meet 104 day period of performance.

2) Quality Control Plan: Submit the quality control plan which will be used to ensure an acceptable quality level of 90% or greater is achieved on all line items. Describe who is responsible for Quality Control and how you intend to inspect and ensure work is performed that conforms to specifications and remains within an acceptable quality level.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED CRITICAL ITEMS

The Contractor shall provide all labor, housing, supervision, transportation, tools, and material (except Government-furnished Property) necessary to perform the requirements of the contract.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will deliver to the Contractor the following listed materials, supplies, property, and/or services (hereinafter referred to as "Government-furnished property"). The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of all work required under the contract. The Contractor shall sign a Transfer of Government property receipt upon acceptance of Government-furnished property.

1. Project area map (.pdf format)

2. Unit shape files

3. Unit Silvicultural Prescriptions

4. Cruise file and instructions

5. Tree marking paint: blue quarts, orange quarts, black aerosol, and pink aerosol, and associated

Material Safety Data Sheets.

6. Flagging: orange and white

7. Pin flags

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

Name: Lindsay Large

Telephone Number: 530-964-3756

Email: lindsay.large@usda.gov

10. SITE VISIT

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Date: May 17, 2023 Time: 0900 See site visit information attachment 19 for details.

11. TASK ORDER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The following changes are made for this task order that differ from the Base IDIQ contract Statement of Work.

1. Tree designation: Leave trees shall be marked with orange tree marking paint. Cut trees shall be marked with blue tree marking paint. Measure and insurance trees shall be numbered with pink tree marking paint.

2. The majority of the trees to be marked for retention within the leave tree units are considered saw-timber class trees. In addition, some sub-merch trees will also be marked as leave trees. They are generally few in numbers and widely scattered.

3. All designated trees shall have a painted band approximately 3-4” wide (with tree marking paint), completely encircling the tree at a height of 6 feet or higher off the ground.

4. All painted trees shall have two opposing stump marks contacting bare mineral soil, on the high and low sides of the tree. One individual stump mark as per 1.7 designation (tree marking) and the other be a single spot of tree marking paint 4” in diameter placed in furrows and contracting ground.

5. LTM units may have old orange marked trees present. Contractor will black out any trees with old black paint. It is estimated that one tree per acre or less will be blacked out. Contractor is required to record number of blacked out trees per unit and provide to COR.

6. Provide a list of cruisers and their unique stump marks.

7. The Forest Service will create the cruise design, cruise instructions, cruise file, and plot grid for use by the contractor. The Forest Service cruise instructions will define how the cruise is implemented.

8. The implementation of cruise or the cruise file cannot be changed or modified without prior approval of the COR.

9. The contractor is required to record 3P cruise data: counts and KPI sums by species. Record on provided data sheets and provide to COR at requested intervals.

10. Written records of paint usage per unit, per day, shall be recorded by the contractor and provided to the Forest Service. The Forest Service will provide the data sheet for tracking paint use.

11. Prior to implementation of tree marking, the contractor shall notify the Forest Service and arrange a time and date for the COR or a designated district staff to be present for the first day of marking. The COR or designated district staff shall assist the contractor with the implementation of the marking.

12. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION # OF PAGES

01 Midway Forestry Services Project Map 1 02 Midway Vicinity Map 1 03 Midway PAL Fire Plan 2023 9 04 Timber Theft Prevention Plan 30 05 WO 2409.12, Chapter 10 28 06 R5 2409.12, Chapter 10 6 07 R5 2409.12 Chapter, 22 24 08 Pine Dominated Prescription 2 09 Mixed Conifer Prescription 2 10 Oak-Woodland Prescription 2 11 Cruise Instructions ITM, Item 3 5 12 Variable Radius Cruise Instructions LTM Item 2 5 13 Biomass Fixed Count Measure Cruise Instructions Items 2 & 5 3 14 Biltmore Stick with KPI Values 1 15 SMMU Daily Paint and Project Progress Chart 1 16 Midway KPI Chart 1 17 Response to Evaluation Questionnaire 1 18 Wage Determination 5 19 Site Visit Information 2

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U40N38H

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Eastside Midway Forestry Services Mandatory Leave Tree Marking Item 1

Mandatory Individual Tree Marking Item 2

Mandatory Timber Cruising Item 3

Mandatory Plot Cruising Item 4

Mandatory Plot Cruising Item 5

Midway IDIQ Work Items

FS System Roads

Fire Access 200' Buffer

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Disclaimer:

The Forest Service uses the most current and complete data available. GIS data and product accuracy may vary.

Data may be developed from sources of differing accuracy, accurate only at certain scales, based on modeling or interpretation, incomplete while being created or revised.

Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created may yield inaccurate or misleading results.

The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace GIS products without notification.

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Attachment 03 Fire Plan

FIRE PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

12/2021

1. SCOPE:

The provisions set forth below outline the responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and establish a suppression plan for fires within the contract area. The contract area is delineated by map in the contract. The provisions set forth below also specify conditions under which contract activities will be curtailed or shut down.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Contractor

(1) Shall abide by the requirements of this Fire Plan.

(2) Shall take all steps necessary to prevent his/her employees, subcontractors and their employees from setting fires not required in completion of the contract, shall be responsible for preventing the escape of fires set directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations, and shall extinguish all such fires which may escape.

(3) Shall permit and assist in periodic testing and inspection of required fire equipment. Contractor shall certify compliance with specific fire precautionary measures in the fire plan, before beginning operations during Fire Precautionary Period and shall update such certification when operations change.

(4) Shall designate in the Fire Plan and furnish on Contract Area, during operating hours, a qualified fire supervisor authorized to act on behalf of Contractor in fire prevention and suppression matters.

B. Forest Service

The Forest Service may conduct one or more inspections for compliance with the Fire Plan. The number, timing, and scope of such inspections will be at the discretion of agency employees responsible for contract administration. Such inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correcting violations of the fire plan or for fire safety in general, as outlined in paragraph 2.A above.

3. DEFINITIONS:

The following definitions shall apply:

Active Landing: A location the contractor may be skidding logs into, or performing other operations such as delimbing, log manufacturing, and chipping logs. Except for EV and E days, loading logs or stockpiling chips only, on a cleared landing, does not constitute an Active Landing.

Hot Saw: A harvesting system that employs a high-speed (>1100 rpm) rotating felling head, i.e., full rotation lateral tilt head.

Mechanical Operations: The process of felling, skidding, chipping, shredding, masticating, piling, log processing and/or yarding which requires the use of motorized power which includes, chainsaws, chippers, motorized carriages, masticators, stroke delimbers, skidders , dozers etc.

4. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements during the fire precautionary period, as defined by unit administering contracts:

The Fire Precautionary Period is set by the State of California which is April 1 through December 1 of any year.

• This contract requires, does not require, a Fire Box and associated Fire Tools according to CPRC Section 4428.

A. Fire Tools and Equipment: Contractor shall meet minimum requirements of Section 4428 of the California Public Resources Code (C.P.R.C.). Fire tools kept at each operating landing shall be sufficient to equip all employees in the felling, yarding, loading, chipping, and material processing operations associated with each landing. Fire equipment shall include two tractor headlights for each tractor dozer used in Contractor's Operations. Tractor headlights shall be attachable to each tractor and served by an adequate power source. All required fire tools shall be maintained in suitable and serviceable condition for fire fighting purposes.

Trucks, tractors, skidders, pickups and other similar mobile equipment shall be equipped with and carry at all times a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a 2-1/2 pound axe or larger with an overall length of not less than 28 inches.

Where cable yarding is used, Contractor shall provide a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump within 25 feet of each tail and corner block.

B. Fire Extinguishers: Contractor shall equip each internal combustion yarder, fuel truck, and loader with a fire extinguisher for oil and grease fires (4-A:60-B:C).

Skidders and tractors shall be equipped with a minimum 5-BC fire extinguisher.

All Fire Extinguishers shall be mounted, readily accessible, properly maintained and fully charged.

Contractor shall equip each mechanized harvesting machine with hydraulic systems, powered by an internal combustion engine (chipper, feller/buncher, harvester, forwarder, hot saws, stroke delimber, etc), except tractors and skidders, with at least two 4-A:60-B:C fire extinguishers or equivalent.

C. Spark Arresters and Mufflers: Contractor shall equip each operating tractor and any other internal combustion engine with a spark arrester, except for motor vehicles equipped with a maintained muffler as defined in C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or tractors with exhaust-operated turbochargers. Spark Arresters shall be a model tested and approved under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a as shown in the.

National Wildfire Coordinating Group Spark Arrester Guide, Volumes 1 and 2, and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate exhaust system meeting the requirements of the California Vehicle Code.

D. Power Saws: Each power saw shall be equipped with a spark arrester approved according to C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or 4443 and shall be maintained in effective working order. An Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved fire extinguisher containing a minimum 14 ounces of fire retardant shall be kept with each operating power saw. In addition, a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 38 inches shall be kept with each gas can but not more than 300 feet from each power saw when used off cleared landing areas.

• This contract requires, does not require, Section 4E of the Fire Plan.

E. Tank Truck or Trailer: Contractor shall provide a water tank truck or trailer on or in proximity to Contract Area during Contractor's Operations hereunder during Fire Precautionary Period.

When Project Activity Level B or higher is in effect, a tank truck or trailer shall be on or immediately adjacent to each active landing, unless otherwise excepted when Hot Saws or Masticators are being used. See Section 6 for specific contract requirements.

The tank shall contain at least 300 gallons of water available for fire suppression. Ample power and hitch shall be readily available for promptly and safely moving tank over roads serving Contract Area.

Tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with the following:

(1) Pump, which at sea level, can deliver 23 gallons per minute at 175 pounds per square inch measured at the pump outlet. Pumps shall be tested on Contract Area using a 5/16 inch orifice in the Forester One Inch In-Line Gauge test kit. Pump shall meet or exceed the pressure value in the following table for nearest temperature and elevation:

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The pump outlet shall be equipped with 1-1/2 inch National Standard Fire Hose thread. A bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided for other than centrifugal pumps.

(2) 300 feet of 3/4-inch inside diameter rubber-covered high-pressure hose mounted on live reel attached to pump with no segments longer than approximately 50 feet, when measured to the extreme ends of the couplings. Hose shall have reusable compression wedge type 1-inch brass or lightweight couplings (aluminum or plastic). One end of hose shall be equipped with a coupling female section and the other end with a coupling male section. The hose shall, with the nozzle closed, be capable of withstanding 200 PSI pump pressure without leaking, distortions, slipping of couplings, or other failures.

(3) A shut-off combination nozzle that meets the following minimum performance standards when measured at 100 P.S.I. at the nozzle:

G.P.M. Horizontal Range Straight Stream 10 38 feet Fog Spray 6 - 20 N/A

(4) Sufficient fuel to run the pump at least 2 hours and necessary service accessories to facilitate efficient operation of the pump.

When Contractor is using Hot Saws or Masticators, an additional 250 feet of light weight hose, approved by the Forest Service, shall be immediately available for use and be capable of connecting to the 300 feet of hose and appurturances in (2) and (3) above.

This equipment and accessories shall be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and is subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in Section 6.

F. Compressed Air Foam System: A Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) is a fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Contractor may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements:

1. Variable foam expansion ratio – 10:1 to 20:1.

2. Units shall be kept fully charged with air; water and foam concentrate as recommended by the manufacturer and have the appropriate tools to service the system.

3. The unit shall contain enough energy to empty tank and clear hose prior to exhausting propellent.

4. The unit shall be capable of being completely recharged within 10 minutes.

5. When used on cable yarding landings, the unit shall be outfitted for immediate attachment to carriage and transported without damage to the unit.

Fire extinguishers required for Hot Saws, Masticators and similar equipment identified in Section 4 B.

above may be substituted with a 3 gallon CAFS.

Tank truck, trailer or equivalent may be substituted with a 30 Gallon CAFS with at least 550 feet of one inch hose and an adjustable nozzle with enough water, air and foam concentrate for at least one recharge.

This equipment and accessories shall also be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in Section 6.

5. GENERAL

A. State Law: In addition to the requirements in this Fire Plan, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws of the State of California. In particular, see California Public Resource Codes.

B. Permits Required: The Contractor must secure a special written permit from the District Ranger or designated representative before burning, welding or cutting metal or starting any warming fires. If contract requires Blasting and Storing of Explosives and Detonators, an Explosives Permit may be required pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 12101.

C. Blasting: Contractor shall use electric caps only unless otherwise agreed in writing. When blasting is necessary in slash areas, a Fire Patrolperson equipped with a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump shall remain in the immediate area for an hour after blasting has been completed.

D. Smoking: Smoking shall not be permitted during fire season, except in a barren area or in an area cleared to mineral soil at least three feet in diameter. In areas closed to smoking, the CO may approve special areas to be used for smoking. The Contractor shall sign designated smoking areas. Contractor shall post signs regarding smoking and fire rules in conspicuous places for all employees to see.

Contractor's supervisory personnel shall require compliance with these rules. Under no circumstances shall smoking be permitted during fire season while employees are operating light or heavy equipment, or walking or working in grass and woodlands.

E. Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, and gas and oil storage areas shall be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least 10 feet unless otherwise specified by local administrative unit. Small mobile or stationary internal combustion engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a slope distance of at least 10 feet from such engine. The COR shall approve such sites in writing.

F. Reporting Fires: As soon as feasible but no later than 15 minutes after initial discovery, Contractor shall notify Forest Service of any fires on Contract Area or along roads used by Contractor.

Contractor's employees shall report all fires as soon as possible to any of the following Forest Service facilities and/or personnel listed below, but not necessarily in the order shown:

Name Office Address Office telephone Dispatch Center Northern California

Service Center 6101 Airport Road, Redding, CA 96002

530-226-2800

Nearest FS Station Mt Shasta Ranger Station

204 W. Alma St.

Mt Shasta, CA 96067

530-926-4511

Inspector TBD COR TBD 2019 Forest Road

McCloud, CA 96057 530-964-3755

District Ranger Carolyn Napper Mt Shasta Ranger Station 204 W. Alma St.

Mt Shasta, CA 96067

530-926-9620

When reporting a fire, provide the following information:

Your Name Call back telephone number Project Name

Location: Legal description (Township, Range, Section); and Descriptive location (Reference point)

Fire Information: Including Acres, Rate of Spread and Wind Conditions.

This contract requires, does not require, Section 5G of the Fire Plan.

G. Communications: Contractor shall furnish a serviceable telephone, radio-telephone or radio system connecting each operating side with Contractor's headquarters. When such headquarters is at a location which makes communication to it clearly impractical, Forest Service may accept a reasonable alternative location. The communication system shall provide prompt and reliable communications between Contractor's headquarters (or agreed to alternative) and Forest Service via commercial or Forest Service telephone.

This contract requires, does not require, Section 5H of the Fire Plan.

H. Fire Patrolperson: Contractor shall furnish a qualified fire patrolperson each operating day when Project Activity Level C or higher is in effect. When on duty, sole responsibility of patrolperson shall be to patrol the operation for prevention and detection of fires, take suppression action where necessary and notify the Forest Service as required. This Fire patrol is required on foot, unless otherwise agreed.

By agreement, one patrolperson may provide patrol on this and adjacent projects. No patrolperson shall be required on Specified Road construction jobs except during clearing operations unless otherwise specified.

The Contractor shall, prior to commencing work, furnish the following information relating to key personnel:

Title Name Telephone Number Fire Supervisor Fire Patrolperson

I. Clearing of Fuels: Contractor shall clear away, and keep clear, fuels and logging debris as follows:

Welding equipment and stationary log loaders, yarders and other equipment listed in California State Law:

10 feet slope radius

Tail or corner haulback blocks: All running blocks shall be located in the center of an area cleared to mineral soil at least 15 feet in diameter.

Lines near, between or above blocks: Sufficient clearing to prevent line from rubbing on snags, down logs and other dead woody material.

6. EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS

Contractor's Operations shall conform to the limitations or requirements in the Project Activity Level (PAL) table below. Project Activity Levels applicable to this project shall be the predicted activity levels for the Fire Danger Rating Area(s), or fire weather station(s) stated in the Contract Area Map Legend on Integrated Resource Service Contracts (IRSC’s), and other contracts where applicable.

Fire Danger Rating Area/Fire Weather Station for Project PAL Area 1 – (Ash Creek)

The Forest Service, in its sole discretion, may change the predicted activity level if the current fire suppression situation, weather and vegetation conditions warrant an adjustment. If practicable, Forest Service will determine the following day’s activity level by 6:00 PM. Contractor shall obtain the predicted Project Activity Level from the appropriate Ranger District Office before starting work each day.

Phone Number or Website to obtain Predicted Activity Levels: PAL # 866-242-9941, 530-226-2457 www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/passes-permits

Forest Service may change the Project Activity Level Table to other values upon revision of the National Fire Danger Rating System. When Contractor is notified, the revised Project Activity Levels will supersede the levels in the Project Activity Level Table below.

PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL

Level Project Activity Minimum Requirements and Restrictions. Restrictions at each level are cumulative.

A Minimum requirements noted above in Sections 4 and 5.

B 1. Tank truck, trailer, or approved CAFS substitute shall be on or adjacent to the Active Landing.

C 1. When Hot Saws or Masticators are operating, a tank truck, trailer, or approved CAFS substitute shall be within ¼ mile of these operations. Effective communications shall exist between the operator and the Active Landing.

2. Immediately after Mechanical Operations cease, Fire patrol is required for two hours.

D 1. Immediately after Hot Saw or Masticator operations cease, Fire patrol is required for three hours.

2. No Dead Tree felling after 1:00 PM, except recently dead.

3 No burning, blasting, welding or cutting of metal after 1:00 PM, except by special permit.

Ev 1. The following activities may operate all day:

a) Loading and hauling logs decked at approved landings.

b) Loading and hauling chips stockpiled at approved landings.

c) Servicing equipment at approved sites.

d) Dust abatement, road maintenance (Chainsaw use prohibited), culvert installation within cleared area, chip sealing, paving, earth moving or rock aggregate stock pile loading and installation (does not include pit or quarry development).

e) Chainsaw and log processing operations associated with loading logs or other forest products at approved landings.

2. Hot Saws or Masticators may operate until 1:00 PM; provided that:

a) A tractor with a blade or other equipment capable of constructing fireline is on or adjacent to the active landing or within ¼ mile of the operating equipment. This piece of equipment shall have effective communication with the Hot Saw or Masticator.

b) Any additional restrictions specified by the Forest.

3. All other conventional Mechanical Operations are permitted until 1:00 PM.

4. Some operations may be permitted after 1:00 PM, on a case-by-case basis, under the terms of a PAL Ev Variance Agreement. Activities for which a Variance may be issued are:

• Rubber Tire Skidding

• Chipping on Landings

• Helicopter Yarding

• Fire Salvage

When approved by a Line Officer, a Variance Agreement can be implemented when the criteria specified in the agreement are met and mitigation measures are in place. This approval is good for ten

(10) days unless cancelled sooner or extended by the Contracting Officer for an additional ten (10) days. Variance approval can be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Forest Service. Variance approval is contingent on the 7-day fire weather forecast, fuel conditions, site characteristics, current fire situation, state of Contractor’s equipment for prevention and suppression readiness, type of operation and social and community considerations etc. (See attached Project Activity Level Variance Agreement).

Level Project Activity Minimum Requirements and Restrictions. Restrictions at each level are cumulative.

E The following activities may operate all day:

1. Loading and hauling logs decked at approved landings.

2. Loading and hauling chips stockpiled at approved landings.

3. Servicing Equipment at approved sites.

4. Dust abatement, road maintenance (chainsaw use prohibited) or loading stock piles and rock aggregate installation (does not include pit or quarry development).

5. Chainsaw operation associated with loading at approved landings.

All other activities are prohibited.

This Project utilizes “The Project Activity Level” (PAL), an industrial operation’s fire precaution system. The following Climatology Chart indicates the Historic Activity Levels for the Project Fire Danger Rating Area or Fire Weather Station utilized on this Project. This is only a historical average of the Activity Levels for the identified Fire Danger Rating Area or Weather Station.

Project Activity Level Climatology

Fire Danger Rating Area/Weather Station

PAL 1 – Ash Creek Years Analyzed

A B C D Ev E Days Month Expected Days per Month at Each PAL Value Analyzed July 0.6 3.3 22.7 4.2 0.2 0.0 431 August 0.6 1.7 19.0 8.4 1.3 0.0 433 September 1.8 3.0 14.6 7.6 3.0 0.0 427 October 8.4 7.7 11.8 2.4 0.7 0.0 459

Region 5 Project Activity Level (PAL) Ev Variance Application/Agreement

Project Name: __________________________________________ Contract Number: _______________________________________ Contractor Name: _______________________________ Request #__, for period: __________________________________ Units/Subdivisions Affected: _______________________________

Location of operation:

Slope

Aspect

Elevation

Fuels on site

Fuels in surrounding area

7 Day PAL Outlook

Short range predictions (Red Flags)

Fuel Moistures

Response time of suppression resources

Potential for ignition

RAWS location

Current Fire Situation:

Draw down information

National Readiness Level

Contractual considerations:

Normal Operating Season

Frequency of recent contract fires in area

Type of operation Contractors past/current performance & equipment readiness

Other site specific mitigation or precaution (i.e. Contractors proposals)

Social & Community Considerations:

Proximity of high value resources

Sensitivity of location

Proposed Actions:

Description of Mitigation Measures:

Remarks:

Fire Management Officer Concurrence

Date

Line Officer Approval Date

I have considered the above request and determined the specified mitigation measures or actions must be implemented to continue operations in Project Activity Level Ev. Unless extended, the approval remains in effect for ten

(10) calendar days unless cancelled sooner or extended by the Forest Service for an additional ten (10) days. At the sole discretion of the Forest Service, this variance can be modified and/or cancelled at no cost to the government.

Contracting Officer Date

Contractor Representative Date

Attachment 04 Timber Theft Prevention Plan

Attachment 05 WO 2409.12 Chapter 10

FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION (R5)

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA

FSH 2409.12 - TIMBER CRUISING

HANDBOOK

CHAPTER 10 - PRINCIPLES OF

MEASURING TREES

Supplement No.: R5 2409.12-2021-1

Effective Date: 3/3/2021

Duration: This supplement expires 5 years from the effective date unless superseded or removed earlier.

Approved: Randy Moore, Regional Forester

Date Approved: 3/3/2021

Posting Instructions: Handbook supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document.

Last Change: R5 2409.12-2019-2 Chapter 60, 8/12/2019

New Document: 2409-12_10, 6 Pages

Superseded Document(s): R5 2409.12-2016-4 Chapter 10, 4/25/2016

Digest:

Periodic review. Updated to current 508 Compliancy standards.

Attachment 06 R5 2409.12 Chapter 10

FSH 2409.12 - TIMBER CRUISING HANDBOOK

CHAPTER 10 - PRINCIPLES OF MEASURING TREES

Supplement No.:R5 2409.12-2021-1 - Effective Date: 3/3/2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

13 - TREE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

13.1 - Diameter Measuring Instruments

13.13 - Dendrometers

13.13a - Optical Fork (Relaskop, Tele-relaskop) 13.13a - Exhibit 01

13.2 - Height Measuring Instruments

13.28 - Laser Measuring Devices

14 - MEASURING THE TREE

14.1 - Measuring Tree Diameter

14.12c - Trees Growing Together

14.12d, 2. - Trees With Abnormalities at 4.5 Feet

14.2 - Measuring Tree Heights

14.21 - Baseline Distance

14.25 - Trees Having a Broken or Missing Top

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13 - TREE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

13.1 - Diameter Measuring Instruments

13.13 - Dendrometers

13.13a - Optical Fork (Relaskop, Tele-relaskop)

The Spiegel-Relaskop is an angle gauge that uses the Bitterlich angle method of forest sampling (also known as horizontal point sampling and variable plot sampling) to determine basal area in square feet per acre. Use the Spiegel-Relaskop to directly measure tree diameters to any height that stem visibility allows.

To measure diameter with an American Scale Relaskop:

Use the 75.6 Basal Area Factor (BAF) located approximately in the middle of the fifth white bar to the right of "0" on the scale (see ex. 01, or the diagram in the Timber Cruise Reference Guide, form R5-2400-28a, for approximate location).

Attach measuring tape to the center of the tree and while viewing through the relaskop, back away until the tree is centered and touching between "0" on left side of the scale and the middle of the fifth white bar to the right. At this point, the distance in feet away from the tree equals the diameter (at the point of sighting) in inches. For example, a 24.3 foot distance equates to a 24.3 inch diameter. The relaskop adjusts for slope when measuring diameters at any height above the ground. When measuring a diameter, take two measurements at right angles (90 degrees) to each other. Use the relaskop for abnormal diameters by shooting above or below DBH and adjusting for taper.

Two additionally approved diameter measuring instruments are the prism and laser.

1. Prism. Use a quality ground prism and a measuring tape to measure diameters.

Consider slope correction to accurately determine diameters. Measure from center of tree to a point where the measured tree appears borderline through the prism. Divide that distance by the Plot Radius Factor (PRF) for the Basal Area Factor (BAF) used.

Example:

BAF=20

PRF to center of tree=1.944 Borderline Distance=35 feet as viewed through prism 35/1.944=18.004 diameter=18 inches Average two diameter measurements taken at right angles (90 degrees) to each other. This accounts for trees that are not round. As the BAF increases, the distance required to make any given tree borderline decreases.

See section 35.21a of the parent text for the method to correct for slope using a prism.

2. Tree Laser. This instrument may be used to measure tree stem diameters at any point if the device was designed to measure diameters. Few tree lasers are designed to measure stem diameters.

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The recommended method to measure Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) is the Diameter Tape (D-tape). When a tree laser device must be used, average two measurements taken at right angles to each other in order to compensate for the out of round shape found in some trees.

Use a tripod or monopod (staff) when determining diameters with a tree laser.

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13.13a - Exhibit 01

Lower Part of American Scale Enlarged to Show Identification of Graduations. (75.6 Basal Area Factor (BAF) lies in the middle of the white bar to the left of "b.") (Illustration is also shown in the Timber Cruise Reference Guide, form R5-2400-28a.)

RELASKOP

Value of Relaskop Bar Widths

Distance To tree (feet) Width from “A” to “B” (feet)

Width Value Of each bar (inches)

33 1 2 66 2 4 99 3 6 132 4 8

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13.2 - Height Measuring Instruments All R5 volume tables presently in use are total-height volume tables. Measure total height between the forest floor on the uphill side of the tree and the tree tip.

13.28 - Laser Measuring Devices

Lasers are now available and may be used in measuring heights.

14 - MEASURING THE TREE

14.1 - Measuring Tree Diameter 14.12c - Trees Growing Together

An additional method which may be used to determine DBH on trees growing together is to use a relaskop, prism, laser, or similar instrument to measure the diameter. If necessary, due to bole abnormalities, measure above DBH and adjust for taper (see sec. 14.12d).

14.12d, 2. - Trees With Abnormalities at 4.5 Feet

When more direct methods of measuring diameter are not possible, apply the following taper guidelines:

1. Forest westside incense-cedar, use a taper of 3 inches per 8 feet of length;

2. For eastside incense-cedar, use a taper of 4 inches per 8 feet of length;

3. For all other species, use a taper of 2 inches per 8 feet of length. For example, the average of two diameters taken at 16.5 feet on a Douglas-fir would need to be increased (moving down the log) by 3 inches to give the correct DBH:

(16.5 feet-4.5 feet DBH=12/8×2 inches taper=3 inches)

14.2 - Measuring Tree Heights

14.21 - Baseline Distance

When using the percent scale on a clinometer or relaskop, measure 50, 100, 150, 200 feet, or any distance away from the tree, depending on its height. If 57 feet, multiply the reading by .57;

100 feet, read scale direct; 150 feet, multiply by 1.5; 225 feet, multiply by 2.25. Where feasible, measure tree heights from a distance that at least equals the tree height. Vertical measurements should not exceed 45 degrees.

If using topographic scale in measuring tree heights, distances from the tree are multiples of 66 feet (one chain). For example, 33 feet, divide by two; 66 feet, read scale direct; 99 feet, multiply by 1.5; 132 feet, multiply by two.

Use a calculator or slope table to convert slope distance to horizontal distance.

14.25 - Trees Having a Broken or Missing Top

Trees that have produced one or more new leaders from a broken top will be measured differently depending on the size of the base of the single or dominant leader. Compare the diameter of the base of the leader with the diameter at the top of the main bole. If the leader is about equal to or larger than the main bole, use the height of the dominate leader for the height of the tree. If the base of the leader is obviously less in diameter, determine the height averaging three similar species with approximately the same DBH and the same crown position.

FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION (R5)

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA

FSH 2409.12 - TIMBER CRUISING HANDBOOK

CHAPTER 20 - ESTIMATING TREE VOLUME AND

WEIGHT

Supplement No.: 2409.12-2021-5

Effective Date: 9/9/2021

Duration: This supplement expires 5 years from the effective date unless superseded or removed earlier.

Approved: Jennifer Eberlien, Regional Forester

Date Approved: 9/9/2021

Posting Instructions: Handbook supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document.

Last Change: 2409.12-2021-4 to Chapter 40

New Document: 2409.12_20, 24 Pages

Superseded Document(s): 2409.12-2016-1

Digest:.

Changed - 22.31e - Breakage and Hidden Defect. Tree Deterioration and Cull Determination for Dead Trees. Added the Mendocino Forest to the deterioration estimates.

Attachment 07 R5 2409.12 Chapter 22

CHAPTER 20 - ESTIMATING TREE VOLUME AND WEIGHT

211BSupplement No.:2409.12-2021-5 - Effective Date: 9/9/2021

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22 - TREE VOLUME DETERMINATION

22.3 - Estimating Tree Defect and Net Tree Volume To obtain net volume for appraisal and sale, reduce the gross volume of individual trees by non-sawtimber volume. Use two primary systems to deduct volume from trees: (1) sound “average” trees: Regional average cull of merchantable logs based on lumber recovery studies (scaling cull) excluding logs smaller than regional average minimum utilized top diameter (MUTD), or (2) defective trees: cull in the utilized bole estimated by the cruiser with the computer program automatically excluding logs above MUTD. (sec. 22.31a, ex. 04.)

The Region determines average scaling cull deductions from recovery studies at sawmills and from average breakage of upper logs tree top utilization studies of representative logging operations on Forest Service timber sales. Cruisers must estimate additional breakage within the utilized bole or the appraiser must add it as a flat factor. Use additional breakage factors only when the timber site is on excessively rocky, broken ground.

To compute net volume of each measured tree, deduct the average non-sawtimber top portion of the bole (above MUTD). This deduction accounts for loss from rot and breakage during felling. The remaining portion of the tree is called the “utilized bole”. On rocky or uneven ground, deduct for additional breakage in the utilized bole for individual trees or by a flat factor for an area. A flat factor of one to two percent is ordinarily sufficient to account for above-average breakage.

For trees on the ground or trees to be mechanically harvested, use the minimum diameter inside bark that will be used in the timber sale contract for the project as the MUTD for the tree in cruise processing.

Current sawtimber standard for a cull log is less than 25 percent sound. A merchantable tree must contain at least one log, ten feet long and six inches in diameter on the small end. Apply cull percent to gross volume in utilized bole.

22.31 - Defect Deduction Methods The Forest Supervisor may provide cull deduction guidelines to quantify defect in standing trees. Use these guidelines with tables found in the Timber Cruiser Reference Guide, form R5- 2400-28A (as revised).

Defect amount based upon type and extent of visible defect indicators are guides only. Cruisers may make adjustments based on tree vigor, local conditions, defect location, and cruiser judgment.

Guidelines for determining cull deduction from dead tree deterioration are in section 22.31e.

percentages may vary greatly on a site specific basis. Use other documented values based on local conditions, if available. Apply percents after deducting for visible defect.

The following are Regional green tree deduction guidelines. Each Forest Supervisor may adjust these suggested deduction guidelines to suit local conditions. Lacking documented local guidelines, cruisers shall follow these Regional guides. Several of the following guides use 24 inches DBH as an unambiguous measure to differentiate old growth trees (over 150 years old) from young growth trees. Forest Supervisors may establish and document a different DBH limit to define old growth for cruising guides if they fit local conditions more accurately.

Assumptions:

1. There are usually external indicators that indicate decay in standing trees.

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2. The extent of decay in standing trees cannot be realistically estimated to accuracy less than two feet vertical distance or 1/4 of log circumference. Therefore, minimum log cull deductions will be 1/8 log. See Exhibit 01 below for example.

3. Cull deductions are based on averages which require a fairly large sample for accuracy.

4. Cull deductions of 1/8 (two foot deduction) or more of a full log translate into percent cull deduction in utilized bole (Exhibit 01). Insert the total defect percentage in column 11 of the Timber Cruiser Reference Guide, form R5-2400-28A (as revised).

If using Forest Service cruise data entry software, defects (by log) may be entered by log position.

5. A deduction of 1/16 (six percent or one foot deduction) may be added to a log if it is included with other defect. Treat each log separately.

6. When two or more types of defect affect the same portion of the tree, use the defect that indicates the greatest amount of volume loss.

7. New cruisers must spend time in the field observing felled trees and must work with experienced cruisers to gain necessary judgment skills.

22.31 - Exhibit 01- LOG CULL PERCENTS

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