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Solicitation No. 1282CS19Q4004 Ensign Gulch Stewardship: Appendix A

APPENDIX A

WORK ACTIVITY ITEMS – TERMS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Scope of Work Appendix A of this solicitation describes the contract requirement and specifications for services for a performance based, fixed price contract for the treatment of non-sawtimber, biomass and slash. This includes felling, yarding/skidding, decking of and/or removal, and mastication of the non-sawtimber material. Live sawtimber and non-sawtimber trees cut will be whole tree yarded to the landing, processed, decked or removed, and the slash will be piled at the landings. Dead saw/non-sawtimber trees, along with live and dead biomass material, will be either hand cut and piled in the treatment units or masticated.

The timber harvest and removal requirements of this contract, including all specifications and requirements for construction of temporary roads and road maintenance are outlined in Appendix B and Appendix C of this solicitation.

2. Project Location and Description

(a) This project is located approximately 4 miles NE of Woodland Park, CO in: T12S, R68W, Sec 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10, 6th PM, El Paso County, Colorado, on the Pike San Isabel National Forest, administered by the Pikes Peak Ranger District. A contract map showing project location and access, a brief location description, and other information regarding specific items are contained in this solicitation.

(b) Accessibility – All units may be reached by Forest roads that are accessible by standard two-wheel drive pickup during normal operating season. The Forest Service assumes no obligation to plow snow or keeps roads open. Spring and fall road conditions usually necessitate the use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. During the Spring break up the Forest Service reserves the right to suspend harvest operations to protect forest road surfaces.

(c) Boundaries – Boundaries are marked with three stripes of orange paint however, boundaries along Forest Service system roads are not painted but may be tagged: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 with boundaries adjacent to NFSR’s 300, 312, and 312.A were NOT painted and the boundaries are defined as the roads edge or the ditch. Cutting Unit tags exist along the unpainted portions of the boundaries and are only there for unit identification – these tagged trees can be cut if they are not LTM’d.

(d) Restrictions – Timber Removal Specifications will apply. Other project specific restrictions may be included on Unit Data Sheets (listed in sec. 9, Pages 12 and 13 of this document) or in Appendix B.

3. Contractor-furnished Equipment and Services

(a) The Contractor shall provide sufficiently skilled labor, experienced supervision, transportation, equipment, operating supplies, incidentals and inspection services, except those items listed as Government-Furnished property, to perform the work in compliance with the contract.

(b) The Contractor shall notify the COR of any changes in work schedule.

4. Definitions

(a) Basal Area- The area, per acre, that is occupied by the cross-section of tree trunks and stems at DBH, expessed is square feet per acre.

(b) Biomass (live) –Live trees between 1 foot in height and 4.9” DBH, Aspen not designated to be cut.

(c) Biomass (dead) – Dead trees between 1 foot in height and 4.9” DBH, Aspen are designated to be cut.

(d) Cut Trees – Trees designated for cutting.

(e) Cut Tree Marking (CTM) – A method of timber designation whereby all trees > 11.0” inches at DBH that are marked above and below stump height with blue paint are designated for cutting.

(f) DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) – Outside diameter of the tree stem at a point 4-1/2 feet above the ground, measured from the high side of the base of the tree.

(g) Designation by Prescription – A method of timber designation whereby a description of the final outcome of timber cutting is used to prescribe the outcome of stand treatments. A sample area may be marked for demonstration.

(h) Designation by Species and Diameter (D x SPP) – Trees that meet Utilization Standards are designated for cutting as shown on the “Tree Designation Table” and Contract Area Map, except trees marked with orange paint as they shall be left uncut.

(i) DIB (Diameter Inside Bark) - Diameter measurement of a standing tree or log in which the estimated or actual thickness of the bark is discounted.

(j) Dripline - Outermost circumference of a tree canopy where water drips from, and onto the ground.

(k) Erosion control – Activities designed to prevent/reduce the delivery of sediment to area streams as a result of road building and/or timber harvest. Activities typically include grass seeding and/or installation of structures to trap moving sediment.

(l) Hand Treatment/Hand Cut – A method of treatment completed using manual labor and equipment such as power saws.

(m) Hand Pile- A method of piling slash with the use of manual labor. Piling may also be done by other methods.

(n) Leave Tree – Any live tree that is selected or required to be left standing as provided in the specifications.

(o) Leave Tree Marking (LTM) – A method of timber designation whereby all conifer trees >5.0” DBH that are not marked with Orange paint above and below stump height are designated for cutting.

(p) Limb and Top Removal – The moving, during yarding/skidding, of cut tree with tops to a designated location at the landing.

(q) Machine Pile – A method of piling slash with the use of mechanized equipment. Piling may also be done by other methods.

(r) Masticate (Mast) – A method of mechanically grinding trees either with a Fecon head or a boom mounted mastication head.

(s) Non-Sawtimber/non-saw (Live) – Live trees that are 5.0” DBH to 9.9” DBH for Douglas-fir, ponderosa and limber pine, 5.0” DBH to 6.9” DBH for Lodgepole pine, and 5.0” DBH to 7.9” DBH for Engelmann and blue spruce, EXCLUDING aspen.

(t) Non-Sawtimber/non-saw (Dead) – Dead trees that are 5.0” DBH to 9.9” DBH for all species, INCLUDING aspen.

(u) Slash - Debris created from work under this contract including all cut trees and their tops, trunks, and branches.

(v) Streamcourse - The area along a stream that has riparian vegetation and other riparian characteristics. Stream courses are noted on the project maps. They typically require special treatment which may include alteration to the tree cutting, slash treatment, vehicle travel, or fueling of saws.

(w) Stump Height – A point on the bole of the tree from the uphill side that is 6” above the ground for Sawlog trees and 6” above the ground for non-saw and biomass strees.

(x) Thinning – The cutting of trees in excess of those to be left for future management.

(y) TPA – Trees per Acre

5. Performance Standards Treatment of Non-Saw, Biomass and Slash.

Proposal may include use of manual and/or ground based equipment to accomplish task. For Non-Saw timber cut, Table 1 - Timber Removal Specifications apply.

Table 1: Non-Saw Removal Specifications

Species
Product
Estimated

Quantity Unit of

Measure Minimum Specifications

Merchantable Tree
Piece Required to be Removed

Diameter Breast High (d.b.h.)

(inches) Number of Minimum Pieces per Tree Length (feet) Diameter Inside Bark at Small End (inches) Net

Merch.

Factor

ALL
Non-Saw
585
CCF
5
1
6.5
4
8

5.1 Task: Treatment of Non-Saw and tops/limbs material

Units 1 and 2 – For treatment of all non-sawtimber and attached tops and limbs outlined in Appendix A. Units 1 and 2 are mechanized product removal units and all designated live non-sawtimber trees not marked with orange paint (LTM) above and below stump height, meeting the diameter specifications in 5.1.2 and Utilization Specifications (Division A) in Appendix B , shall be cut, yarded, and removed. Slash will be piled at the landings. Slash specifications are described in Task 5.2 - Slash Treatment.

Units 3, 4 and 7 – For treatment of all non-sawtimber and attached tops and limbs outlined in Appendix A. Units 3, 4, and 7 are mechanized product removal units and all designated live non-sawtimber meeting the diameter specifications in 5.1.2 and Utilization Specifications (Division A) and the “Tree Designation Table” (K-C.3.5.2#) in Appendix B, shall be cut, yarded, and removed. Slash will be piled at the landings. Slash specifications are described in Task 5.2 - Slash Treatment.

Units 5, & 6 - For treatment of all non-sawtimber and attached tops and limbs outlined in Appendix A. Units 5, and 6 - all designated live sawtimber and non-sawtimber trees not marked with orange paint (LTM) above and below stump height, meeting the diameter specifications in 5.1.2 and Utilization Specifications (Division A) in Appendix B, shall be cut, yarded, and decked at approved landing locations, and slash shall be piled at the landings. Slash specifications are described in Task 5.2 - Slash Treatment.

Unit 6A - For treatment of all non-sawtimber and biomass material outlined in Appendix A. All designated live non-sawtimber and live biomass trees meeting the diameter specifications, in the table listed below, shall be masticated to a residual Basal Area of 30-60 ft2. Aspen DO NOT count towards the residual BA target. ALL standing dead outlined in the table below shall be masticated. Slash specifications are described in Task 5.2 - Slash Treatment.

Cutting Unit(s)
Designated

Species

Minimum Size Specification
Maximum Size Specification
6A
Live sawtimber – ES, BS
8.0” inches DBH
9.9” inches DBH
Live non-sawtimber – ES, BS
5.0” inches DBH
7.9” inches DBH
Live non-sawtimber – DF, PP, other sp.
5.0” inches DBH
9.9” inches DBH
*Live Biomass- all spcs (retain healthy, well-formed PP)
1’ foot in height
4.9” inches DBH
Standing Dead – All Species INCL. Aspen
1’ foot in height
9.9” inches DBH

* Live Residual Biomass- Target retention of PP trees of the best form, with crown ratios >30%, and no signs of disease, broken/dead tops or limbs.

Units 1, 2, 5, & 6 – ALL designated dead non-sawtimber and dead biomass trees designated in Task 5.1.2 will be masticated. ALL designated live biomass trees will be masticated to the residual TPA listed below.

* Live Biomass Residual TPA – Target retention of PP trees of the best form, with crown ratios >30%, and no signs of disease, broken/dead tops or limbs.

Units 3, 4, & 7 – ALL designated dead non-sawtimber and dead biomass trees designated in Task 5.1.2 will be hand cut and piled. ALL designated live Douglas-Fir, englemann spruce, blue spruce, and limber pine biomass tree species, as outlined in Task 5.1.2, will be hand cut and piled. Live ponderosa pine biomass trees of good form and vigor shall be left. Slash specifications are described in Task 5.2 - Slash Treatment.

5.1.1 – Non-Saw and Biomass Designation.

a) Trees that meet the live/dead non-sawtimber and biomass definitions or the designations in Sections 5.1 Task, or Appendix B, K-C.3.5.2# Designation by Species and Diameter, are designated for cutting.

b) Units 5 and 6 - Non-sawtimber boles must be stacked parallel to each other with a maximum deck height of 5 feet. Decks will be placed along the perimeter of the landing and in a fashion that allows public access for firewood gathering, or as agreed to with Forest Service.

5.1.2 Cutting Methods

a) Live non-sawtimber cut tree diameters are from 5.0 inches DBH to 9.9 inches DBH for Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and limber pine, 5.0 inches DBH to 6.9 inches DBH for Lodgepole pine, and 5.0 inches DBH to 7.9 inches DBH for Engelmann and Blue spruce, EXCLUDING aspen.

Dead non-sawtimber cut tree diameters are from 5.0” inches DBH to 7.9” inches DBH (For Units 1-7) for ALL species INCLUDING aspen.

Dead non-sawtimber cut tree diameters are from 5.0” inches DBH to 9.9” inches DBH (For Unit 6A) for ALL species INCLUDING aspen.

Live biomass cut trees are 1’ foot tall up to 4.9” inches DBH for ALL species EXCLUDING aspen.

Dead biomass cut trees are 1’ foot tall up to 4.9” inches DBH for ALL species INCLUDING aspen.

b) Stump height of cut trees shall be no higher than 6 inches above ground level.

c) Trees shall be completely severed from the stump and cut parallel to the grounds surface.

d) No cut tree shall be left suspended in or leaning against a leave tree or tree outside the unit boundary.

e) Contractor has the option of removing the designated biomass (slash) products from landings as timber subject to agreement in units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7.

5.2 Task: Slash Treatment

Unless specified different on Unit Data Sheet, slash treatment refers to debris created from work under this contract including all desinated cut trees and their tops, trunks, and branches.

Slash Treatment type by unit is specified in the Unit Data Sheet. Criteria listed below will be followed for the appropriate treatment.

a) No thinning and/or logging slash shall be allowed outside the contract boundary, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

b) Contractor shall remove all thinning and/or logging slash:

1) Roads – NFSR 300, 312, 312.A, and 314 shall be kept free of slash.

2) Land Survey Monuments – lop and scatter pullback within 10 feet. Machine piles shall be at least 25 feet from land survey monuments and bearing trees.

3) Roads, Trails and Ditches- pullback 25 feet from edge of roads, trails and ditches.

c) Tops and limbs which are lost on the way to the landing due to normal felling, skidding and /or yarding operations are not required to be yarded. Lost material is required to be lopped and scattered to lie within 18” of the ground.

d) Trees which must be cut for landings, skid trails or other approved clearings will have the same slash treatment requirements as existing cut trees.

e) Piling at Landings –All slash from designated non-sawtimber trees in units – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be piled at landings per K-G.7# to the following standards:

1. Piles shall be conical in shape.

2. Piles shall be reasonably compact and free of soil.

3. Piles will not be more than 25 feet in height, or 25 feet in width.

4. Piles shall be located at least 25 feet from residual timber and 50 feet from protected stream courses. If conditions make it impractical to locate pile so that damage to residual green trees can be avoided, an area will be designated by the Forest Service.

5. All objects that extend for more than 4 feet in any direction from the pile profile will be cut off and returned to the pile.

6. Piling must be accomplished by equipment with a grapple.

f) Hand Piles – Units 3, 4, and 7 All slash created from cutting live and dead non-sawtimber and biomass trees shall be piled.

All objects which extend more than 4 feet in any direction from the pile profile will be cut off and returned to the pile for this task order.

Slash that causes large air spaces in piles shall be cut to eliminate air spaces. Each pile shall include an area of small sized slash (small braches less than ¼ to ½ inch in diameter and/or small branches with needles or leaves attached) to provide “kindling” for prompt ignition and to aid in combustion of larger slash. These fuels shall be placed in the center of the pile. All piles shall be compact to facilitate burning. Minimum pile size shall be 8 feet in diameter by 8 feet in height for this solicitation.

Piles shall not be constructed in roadways unless specified by the COR. In somes cases, the COR may determine that it is beneficial to place piles or slash in old roads that have been closed. Piles shall not be constructed in roads, ditches, or drains. Piles shall not be constructed any closer than twenty (20) feet from system roads, trails, existing fences or utility poles. Piles shall not be constructed within the channel of any stream, or on top of downed logs, stumps, snags, or around live/dead – uncut trees. Piles shall be located at least 15 feet from the dripline of reserve trees and 15 feet from survey monuments and associated trees. Slash may be moved up to 100 feet to make an adquate size pile meeting the contract specifications.

g) Mastication – Units 1, 2, 5, 6, and 6A Trees designated for cutting shall be mechanically destroyed. This shall include, but is not limited to, chipping, chunking, grinding etc. All treated boles left on site shall be six (6) inches or less above the ground, all treated tops and limbs shall be twelve (12) inches or less above the ground and not to exceed four (4) feet in length. Leaners and hang-ups will not be left untreated and trees that fall outside the unit boundary shall be pulled into the treatment unit and masticated to specifications.

h) Lop and Scatter – Tops and limbs which are lost on the way to the landing due to normal felling, skidding and /or yarding operations are not required to be yarded. Lost material is required to be lopped and scattered to lie within 18” of the ground.

5.3 Task: Road Obliteration

Refer to Appendix B, RO-K-F.3.4 for specifications related to road obliteration.

· Temporary roads within units designated for Decking will not require ripping but may require waterbars.

5.3 Task: Road Maintenance Specifications

Refer to Appendix C for road maintenance specifications.

6. Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan The Government will inspect completed units as a basis for acceptance and payments, and to provide recommendations to improve work quality while work is in progress. The government reserves the right to use any inspection method it deems appropriate to assure adequate Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for providing quality control to assure that work complies with requirements of contract specifications.

All work included in the contract specifications shall be subject to inspections by the Government at periodic intervals during the performance of this contract. Treatment inspections are for the sole benefit of the Government and shall not release the Contractor of the responsibility of providing quality control measures to assure that the work strictly complies with the contract requirements.

For sawtimber, non-sawtimber trees, and residual biomass, the method of inspecting purchaser cutting and slash treatments at the landings for all LTM units, by the Forest Service, will be done using an “informal walk-through” method. A formal plot inspection will be systematically done if the walk-through issues do not get fixed, the same issues continue, or the contractor has finished the work on the treatment unit with the same specifications not being met.

Work Quality Percentage Work quality percentages are derived from data developed from inspection plots. The total number of satisfactory plots divided by the number of plots inspected determines the quality rate. This rate multiplied by 100 provides the work quality percentage.

Example:
Number of plots inspected
25
Number of satisfactory plots
23
23 divided by 25
.92
Work Quality Percentage
92%

A minimum basic quality of 85 percent is required to meet the Acceptable Quality Level.

Unsatisfactory Work - If the work quality falls below 85 percent, the COR will immediately notify the Contractor in writing and direct the Contractor to improve the quality of his work. If the quality of work is not raised to an acceptable level within 30 working days after written notification, the Contracting Officer may issue a Suspend Work Order to resolve the problem, during which time contract performance time will continue to run. All work that does not meet contract requirements shall be reworked at no cost to the government until it meets contract specifications. If the contractor does not make the necessary corrections, the Contracting Officer may reduce payment based on the percentage of unacceptable work. Disagreement between the parties will be subject to the clause entitled “Disputes”.

In the event that work is performed that is contrary to the requirements in the task order the Government is not liable for costs incurred by the contractor during negligent performance that is without the fault or negligence of the Government.

7. Contractors Plot Inspections In order to provide quality control to assure that work complies with requirements of contract specifications, the contractor shall maintain a plot system that provides an unbiased sample of thinning and slash treatment quality representing the entire area treated. In addition, each landing will be inspected for slash and non-sawtimber treatment specifications as a separate plot.

For sawtimber and live non-sawtimber trees, the method of inspecting purchaser post cutting of all LTM units, by the Contractor, will be done using the walk-through method.

Within units treating dead non-sawtimber and live/dead biomass trees, the method of inspection for biomass trees will be completed using 1/50th acre (16.67 feet radius) fixed plots with at least 1 plot per five acres. Plots should be located systematically on a grid across each unit. Only plots that land in areas where there was dead pol, live/dead biomass treatments, or hand piles within them count toward the overall quality percentage. Each cutting unit will have a minimum of two plots.

Each landing will be inspected for slash and non-sawtimber treatment specifications as a separate plot, and this plot will include the entire landing. The 1/50th acre plot will not be utilized at the landings.

Each plot will be evaluated for compliance with all contract specifications as stated in Appendix A, 5.0 Performance Standard.

The Government may observe or re-inspect the Contractor’s plots at any time. Plots shall be marked and identifiable on the ground. Contractor shall provide written inspection data by unit that meets contract requirements and a map with plot locations. The Contractor shall use the following form for inspections, unless an alternate form proposed by the Contractor is approved in advance by the CO.

Plot Inspection Form Flag plot center – Write on flagging the plot number, date, and initials of inspector. Mark plot number on map.

Unit Number #
Date:
Plot #
Coordinates
Acceptable Thinning:

Yes or No Acceptable Slash/Piling:

Yes or No Acceptable Plot:

Yes or No Comments:

Ex. Dead non-saw/biomass not cut, pile not compact, other issues, etc.

Acceptable Thinning Criteria:

In Units 1, 2, 5, and 6 (LTM) ALL live non-sawtimber from 5.0” inches DBH to 7.9” or 9.9” inches DBH (reference Task 5.1.2) that was not LTM marked with orange paint, was cut – excluding aspen.

ALL dead non-sawtimber from 5.0” inches DBH to 7.9” inches DBH was masticated – including aspen.

ALL dead biomass from 1.0’ foot tall to 4.9” inches DBH was masticated. Dead biomass includes dead aspen trees to be cut.

Live biomass: Retention of PP trees of the best form, with crown ratios >30%, and no signs of disease, broken/dead tops or limbs.

In Units 3, 4, and 7 (CTM and Designation by Species and Diameter) ALL live non-sawtimber from 5.0” inches DBH to 9.9” inches DBH was cut – excluding aspen. ALL dead non-sawtimber from 5.0” inches DBH to 7.9” inches DBH was Hand Cut – including aspen.

ALL dead biomass from 1.0’ foot tall to 4.9” inches DBH was Hand Cut. Only dead biomass includes aspen trees to be cut.

Live biomass, ponderosa pine excluded: ALL Douglas fir, spruce, limber and lodgepole pine biomass 1.0’ foot tall to 4.9” inches DBH was Hand Cut.

Live biomass, ponderosa pine ONLY, Retention of PP trees of the best form, with crown ratios >30%, and no signs of disease, broken/dead tops or limbs.

In Unit 6A (Mastication Only)

ALL live non-sawtimber from 5.0” inches DBH to 9.9” inches DBH was masticated to a residual BA of 30 – 60 ft2 – excluding live aspen. ALL dead non-sawtimber from 5.0” inches DBH to 9.9” inches DBH was masticated – including dead aspen.

ALL live biomass from 1.0’ foot tall to 4.9” inches DBH was masticated except the retention of PP trees of the best form, with crown ratios >30%, and no signs of disease, broken/dead tops or limbs.Only dead biomass includes aspen trees to be cut. DO NOT cut live aspen trees.

ALL dead biomass from 1.0’ foot tall to 4.9” inches DBH was masticated.

Acceptable Slash Treatment Criteria:

Hand Piling – In Units 3, 4, and 7 all created slash from cutting dead non-sawtimber, dead biomass, and designated live biomass trees will be piled to the following standards:

1. All slash created from cutting live and dead non-sawtimber and biomass trees was piled.

2. No objects extend more than 4 feet in any direction from the pile profile.

3. All piles are compact and will facilitate burning.

4. Minimum pile size shall be 8 feet in diameter by 8 feet in height for this solicitation.

5. Each pile has an area of small sized slash (small braches less than ¼ to ½ inch in diameter and/or small branches with needles or leaves attached) to provide “kindling” for prompt ignition and to aid in combustion of larger slash. These fuels were placed in the center of the pile.

6. Piles were not constructed in roadways unless specified by the COR.

7. Piles were not constructed in roads, ditches, or drains.

8. Piles were not constructed any closer than twenty (20) feet from system roads, trails, existing fences or utility poles.

9. Piles were not constructed within the channel of any stream, or on top of downed logs, stumps, snags, or around live/dead – uncut trees.

10. Piles were located at least 15 feet from the dripline of reserve trees and 15 feet from survey monuments and associated trees.

Mastication – In Units 1, 2, 5, and 6 all designated dead non-sawtimber, live/dead biomass trees will be masticated. In Unit 6A all designated live sawtimber, live/dead non-sawtimber, live/dead biomass trees will be masticated to the following standards:

1. Trees designated for cutting were mechanically destroyed.

2. All treated boles left on site were six (6) inches or less above the ground.

3. All treated tops and limbs were twelve (12) inches or less above the ground and did not exceed four (4) feet in length.

4. No leaners and hang-ups were left untreated

5. No trees that fell outside the unit boundary were left there, untreated.

Thinning will be inspected on a random plot basis. Full payment will be made if 85% of the area meets contract specifications for treatment. Disincentive is Contractor rework to meet the 85% objective or reduced payment if additional performance cannot correct the deficiency.

PLOT FORM FOR LANDING AND NON-SAWTIMBER AND SLASH TREATMENT

UNIT #:
DATE:
Landing #
Coordinates
Acceptable Non-saw treatment : Yes or No
Acceptable Slash Treatment:

Yes or No Acceptable Plot:

Yes or No

Comments: problems found, be specific

Acceptable Limb and Top Removal and Machine Pile Criteria

Piling at Landings –All units that have piling at the landing slash treatments shall be piled to the following standards:

1. Piles shall be conical in shape.

2. Piles shall be reasonably compact and free of soil.

3. Piles will not be more than 25 feet in height, or 25 feet in width and not closer than 20 from each other.

4. Piles shall be located at least 25 feet from residual timber and 50 feet from protected stream courses. If conditions make it impractical to locate piles so that damage to residual green trees can be avoided, an area will be designated by the Forest Service.

5. All objects that extend for more than 8 feet in any direction from the pile profile will be cut off and returned to the pile.

6. Piling must be accomplished by equipment with a grapple.

Acceptable Non-sawtimber Treatment Criteria

1. In Units 5, and 6 non-sawtimber boles are required to be decked at the landing. Non-sawtimber boles must be stacked parallel to each other with a maximum deck height of 5 feet. Decks will be placed along the perimeter of the landing and in a fashion that allows public access for firewood gathering, or as agreed to with Forest Service.

2. In Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 non-sawtimber boles are required to be removed. No non-sawtimber boles shall remain at the landing.

3. In Unit 6A live non-sawtimber will be masticated to a residual Basal Area of 30 – 60 ft2 and to specifications in 5.2 (g) Task, Slash Treatment.

8. Performance Work Summary Table for Non-Saw & Biomass treatments

Task
Performance

Standard Quality

Assurance

Process Acceptable

Quality Level

(AQL)

Incentive/Deduction

Treatment of Non-saw and Biomass
All cut trees will meet requirements.
Contractor records and reports and Government Random Verification.
85% of all cut trees will meet the Quality Standard.
100% payment at unit rate.
Slash Treatment
Slash treated in accordance with specifications stated in the Detailed Unit Information Sheets.
Contractor records and reports and Government Random Verification.
85% of all slash treated to meet Quality Standard.
100% payment at unit rate.
Prevention of Damage to Physical Improvements, and Resources to Protect
Any damage to physical improvements is repaired to meet Government Standards.
Visual Inspection by Government
100% of all damages are repaired.
Work not meeting AQL shall be suspended; Contractor may be terminated for repetitive failure to meet AQL.
Contractor Data, Reports, and Plans
Contractor Treatment Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Safety Plan are followed and Inspection Data is accurate.
Random Verification by the Government
90% Compliance with Contractors Plans and Reports.
Work not meeting AQL will be suspended; Contractor may be terminated for repetitive failure.

9. Unit Data Sheet Unit # CTM or LTM

Acres
Cutting Prescription
Non-saw/ Biomass TPA cut
Standing Dead cut
Avg % Slope
Slash

Prescription

1-LTM
18

CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees, WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, MASTICATE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber, REMOVE saw and non-sawtimber boles from contract area

100/100
50
17
Machine piling at the landings, Masticate dead non-sawtimber and live/dead biomass trees
2-LTM
55
CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees,

WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, MASTICATE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber , REMOVE saw and non-sawtimber boles from contract area

100/325
138

Machine piling at the landings, Masticate dead non-sawtimber and live/dead biomass trees

3-D x SPP
48
CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees,

WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, HAND CUT and PILE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber, REMOVE saw and non-sawtimber boles from contract area

100/448
129
16
Machine piling at the landings, Hand Pile dead non-sawtimber live/dead biomass trees in unit
4-D x SPP
92
CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees,

WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, HAND CUT and PILE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber, REMOVE saw and non-sawtimber boles from contract area

100/145
306
15
Machine piling at the landings, Hand Pile dead non-sawtimber live/dead biomass trees in unit
5-LTM
67
CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees,

WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, MASTICATE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber, and DECK sawtimber and non-sawtimber boles at landing

100/132
64
16
Machine piling at the landings, Masticate dead non-sawtimber and live/dead biomass trees
6-LTM
22
CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees,

WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, MASTICATE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber, and DECK sawtimber and non-sawtimber boles at landing

100/25
200
16
Machine piling at the landings, Masticate dead non-sawtimber and live/dead biomass trees
6A-Mast
17
MASTICATE designated live and

dead non-sawtimber trees AND designated live/dead biomass trees

100/25

150
12

Masticate live/dead non-sawtimber and live/dead biomass trees

7-D x SPP
10
CUT designated Saw & Non-Sawtimber trees,

WHOLE TREE SKID to landing, DE-LIMB AND TOP BOLES AT LANDING, GRAPPLE PILE slash at landing, HAND CUT and PILE designated live and dead Biomass trees AND designated dead non-sawtimber, REMOVE saw and non-sawtimber boles from contract area 100/20

50
10

Machine piling at the landings, Hand Pile dead non-sawtimber live/dead biomass trees in unit

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