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Yellow Lake Disaster Relief Project is a two-year initiative focused on restoring the land located on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Heber-Kamas Ranger District.

This project consist of focused recreation

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management strategies which will include placement of boulders, soil pitting, and the application of approved seed mix.

Delivery: 11/01/2028

Period of Performance: 11/13/2026 to 11/01/2028

0001 Watershed Restoration Work - Boulders & Placement

Refer to Statement of Work for details.

Product/Service Code: F018

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE

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1001 Chunking/Pitting (OPTION)

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1002 Seed Application (OPTION)

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Statement of Work

Contents Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Operations

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Statement of Work

Project Yellow Lake Disaster Relief Project – Watershed Period of Performance: 11/13/2026 – 11/01/2028.

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Yellow Lake Disaster Relief Project is a two-year initiative focused on restoring the land located on the Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District that was affected by the Yellow Lake fire, which started Sept. 28, 2024, and burned 33,173 acres. The fire heavily impacted wildlife habitats, watersheds, motorized trails, and dispersed recreation locations.

The project’s primary goals are to enhance wildlife habitat, watershed restoration, rehabilitation of stream systems, and restore soil stability, with an emphasis on recreation access. Objectives for this project consist of focused recreation management strategies which will include placement of boulders, soil pitting, and the application of approved seed mix.

2.0 Background

The project work will begin as soon as possible in FY27 and continue through FY28. The contract work will need to take place when the resource is not under snow, typically between the months of June and October.

This contract will consist of the purchase, delivery, and placement of 4’ to 6’ boulders in 17 locations across the project area, roughly 1,300 boulders over 3 miles total.

Option items of this contract are as follows: 1. Mechanical scarification/pitting. 2. Purchase, delivery, and placement of approved seed mix. Both mechanical scarification/pitting and reseeding would be done in 10 different locations totaling 4.5 acres.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Ensure that there is a plan in place for the following: fire safety: equipment and personnel, weeds cleaning: equipment, vehicles, and non-forest items, oil, gas, and fluid spills, and rehabilitation of Forest Service Road/Trails from equipment use.

ITEM 0001 - Watershed Restoration Work - Boulders & Placement o Boulders shall be placed at identified project sites in a line as defined to form a barrier.

o Boulders should be placed into a pit that is 1/3 of the size of the boulder.

o Boulders should be spaced 40-50 inches apart from other boulders.

o Boulders should be four to six feet in size.

When placing boulders, weight and capabilities of equipment will need to accommodate the weight of the boulder. The recommended equipment is a midsize excavator capable of lifting five to seven tons.

o Boulders should be placed at least thirty feet from a forest system road, if applicable o Chevron Pipeline site: Staff from Chevron and Forest Service must be present when placing Barrier Rock and any other work at site. Must give Forest Service Representative two-week notice before work begins. Cannot Drive on pipeline. Must Call 811 beforehand.

ITEM 1001 - Chunking/Pitting (OPTION) o Decompaction via chunking/pitting methods should take place at identified locations to restore the areas to a hydrological stable condition. See Exhibit A. Total acreage of areas to receive chunking/pitting is 3 acres across 10 different locations.

o Chunking/Pitting should be implemented using tracked equipment to create bucket-width soil pits one to two feet deep at alternating locations, with the soil spoils placed adjacent to the excavated pits. The soil pits shall be spaced no further than one and a half bucket widths apart. The end result would be alternating/ checkered soil pits and spoils across the areas designated for decompaction. See Exhibit C for example.

o Implementation should occur from late Spring to late Fall. Heavy equipment use should only occur when soil is not too moist or saturated, stopping equipment use when ruts greater than 4 inches area forming.

o If chunking/pitting cannot be completed at specific locations due to physical features, such as boulders, then the soil surface should be roughened to the extent possible.

ITEM 1002 - Seed Application (OPTION) o In areas that have received ground disturbance, the seed mix below should be spread at appropriate seeding rates in the Fall.

Seed: Common Name Seed: Scientific Name Variety Bulk Pounds per Acre

Wheatgrass, Bluebunch Pseudoroegneria spicata Any 3

Brome, Mountain Bromus marginatus Any 5

Fescue, Sheep Festuca Ovina Any 1

Bluegrass, Sandberg Poa secunda Any 0.5

Penstemon, Rocky Mountain Penstemon strictus Any 0.5

Goldeneye, Showy Heliomeris multiflora Any 0.25

Flax, Lewis Linum lewisii Any 1 o Hand operated seeding devices, or other devices approved by the Government, shall be used to apply seed.

o After application, the seed mix will be raked into the soil for incorporation.

4.0 Government Furnished

Documents with BMPs for chunking/pitting, boulder placement, seed application and soil amendment will be provided to contractors.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Item Deliverable Description Frequency Reference Delivery Format

Complete By

ALL

Proposed

Project Plan

Report defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks, proposed fire safety, weed mitigation, spill, and road recovery plan and contract objectives

Beginning of Project

Exhibit A – Map Areas

Via e-mail to COR

No later than

(15) business days after contract award

ALL

Monthly Status

Report Report documenting tasks and issues identified during the month

Monthly Via e-mail to

COR

First of the month, until contract expiration

ALL Progress Report Report summarizing completed projects, remaining projects and challenges/resolutions

Via e-mail to

COR

November 1st, ALL

End of Project

Report

Report summarizing completed projects, incomplete projects and challenges/resolution

Via e-mail to

COR

November 1st, Boulder

Placement

Place at identified project sites in a line as defined to form a barrier.

Placed into a pit that is 1/3 of the size of the boulder.

Spaced 40-50 inches apart from other boulders.

Boulders should be four to six feet in size.

Place at least thirty feet from a forest system road, if applicable

See Exhibit B

– Boulder Placement Example

Monthly, Annual, and End Report

November 1st, 1001 Chunking / Pitting (Option)

Chunk/pit at identified locations to restore the areas to a hydrological stable condition.

A tracked excavator should be used to create bucket-width soil pits one to two feet deep at alternating locations, with the soil spoils placed adjacent to the excavated pits. The soil pits should be spaced no further than one and a half bucket widths apart.

See Exhibit C

– Chunking

Example

Monthly, Annual, and End Report

November 1st, Seed Application

(Option)

In areas that have received ground disturbance, the provided seed mix should be spread at appropriate seeding rates in the Fall.

Hand operated seeding devices, or other devices approved by the Government, shall be used to apply seed.

After application, the seed mix will be raked into the soil for incorporation.

After disturbance, in the Fall

See Above - Contractor

Requirements

3.0 Technical

Requirement/

Tasks

Monthly, Annual, and End Report

November 1st, ALL Quality Control The contractor shall repair damage caused by their operations to its original condition or better.

As Necessary See 9.0 -

Operations & Project Areas

Monthly, Annual, and End Report

November 1st,

6.0 Travel

Include any travel costs and other fees into Schedule of Items quote.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor must have heavy equipment operators.

Resume submission is not required for this contract.

8.0 Security Requirements

This project does not include security requirements.

9.0 Operations

9.1 Representatives. Unless otherwise agreed, Contractor shall designate, in writing, a representative who is authorized to receive notices in regard to performance under this contract and take related action. In no case shall Contractor designate any representative to this contract who is currently debarred, proposed for debarment, or suspended by the Federal Government. Contractor’s representative shall provide a copy of the contract to Contractor’s field supervisor and persons authorized to assume responsibilities in the field supervisor’s absence.

Prior to initial operations and after shutdowns of 10 days or more, Contractor’s representative shall notify Forest Service 2 days, excluding weekends and Federal holidays before any operations begin in work site.

Contractor’s representative shall designate, in writing, a field supervisor, one of whose responsibilities shall be on-the-ground direction and supervision of Contractor’s Operations. The field supervisor shall be readily available to the area of operations when operations are in progress and shall be authorized to receive notices in regard to performance under this contract and take related action. The responsibilities of the field supervisor shall include the safeguarding of National Forest resources and performance within the terms of the contract. Contractor representative will furnish Forest Service with names of people authorized to assume responsibilities in field supervisor’s absence. Such delegations may be made as part of Contractor’s annual Operating Schedule under 9.31.

Unless Contracting Officer designates another Forest Service representative and notifies Contractor in writing, the District Ranger is the representative of Forest Service. Forest Service representative shall:

a. Receive notice in regard to performance under this contract,

b. Take action in relation to this contract, and

c. Be readily available to the area of barrier placements, chunking/pitting & seed application.

Contracting Officer or Forest Service representative may designate other on-the-ground representatives in writing along with their specific contractual responsibilities and authority. Representatives with authority delegated in writing are the only Forest Service personnel authorized to provide notice or take related actions under the contract.

9.11 Notices. Notices by either party as to action taken or to be taken by the other respecting this contract shall be made in writing to the other party’s designated representative.

9.2 Improvements. Contractor shall comply with the rules and regulations governing the operation of premises that are occupied and shall perform the contract in a manner that will not interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Forest Service business.

Forest Service shall grant written permission before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, or service area, other than as shown on Plans, is opened or operated on National Forest land or administered lands. A camp is interpreted to include the campsite or trailer parking area of any employee, agent contractor, Subcontractor or their employees or agents working on the project for Contractor. Such permission, if granted, shall be without charge to Contractor.

9.21 Removal. Unless Forest Service authorizes continued use, Contractor shall remove or dispose of all improvements when no longer needed. Should Contractor fail to remove or dispose of improvements within 6 months after Termination Date, Forest Service may dispose of improvements at Contractor’s expense or may, upon written notice to Contractor, assume title to improvements in the name of the United States. In the latter event, Contractor shall not be required to remove such improvements.

9.22 Protection of Improvements. So far as practicable, Contractor shall protect Specified Roads and other improvements (such as roads, trails, telephone lines, ditches, and fences):

a. Existing in the operating area,

b. Determined to have a continuing need or use, and

c. Designated in project area.

Contractor shall keep roads and trails needed for fire protection or other purposes and designated within project area reasonably free of equipment and products, slash, and debris resulting from Contractor’s Operations.

Contractor shall make timely restoration of any such improvements damaged by Contractor’s Operations and, when necessary, because of such operations, shall move such improvements.

9.221 Protection of Improvements Not Owned by Forest Service.

When Contractor’s Operations are adjacent to properties of telephone, gas pipelines, or power companies, or other property, work shall not begin until Contractor has identified actions necessary to prevent damage.

Contractor shall cooperate with the owners of any underground or overhead utility lines in their removal and/or rearrangement operations in order that these operations may progress in a reasonable manner, utility duplication or rearrangement work may be reduced to a minimum, and services shall not be unnecessarily interrupted.

In the event of interruption to utility services because of accidental breakage or as a result of lines being exposed or unsupported, Contractor shall promptly notify the proper authority and shall cooperate with that authority in the restoration of service until the service is restored.

9.222 Protection of Property. To the extent practicable, Contractor shall confine operations to within the areas designated in the contract and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside these limits.

Material that falls outside these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work to the extent practicable and necessary to protect adjacent resource values, unless otherwise agreed.

9.3 Control of Operations. Under this contract, “Contractor’s Operations” shall include activities of or use of equipment of Contractor, Contractor’s employees, agents, contractors, Subcontractors, or their employees or agents, acting in the course of their employment in operations hereunder on National Forest lands or within Forest Service protection boundary (unless acting under the immediate supervision of Forest Service).

Contractor’s Operations shall be conducted in a work-manlike and orderly manner. The timing of required Forest Service designation of work on the ground and the performance of other Forest Service work shall not be such as to cause unnecessary delay to Contractor.

9.31 Operating Schedule. Contractor shall, within 15 days of contract award, provide in writing a Project Plan to include Operating Schedule of anticipated work. Upon reasonable notice to Forest Service, such schedule shall be subject to modifications necessitated by weather, markets, or other unpredictable circumstances.

Contractor’s Operations may be conducted outside Normal Operating Season with approval from Forest Service representative. “Normal Operating Season” is when the resource is not under snow, typically between the months of June and October.

9.311 Plan of Operations. Contractor shall include a Plan of Operations in the Project Plan in conjunction with the Operating Schedule required under 9.31. The Plan of Operations shall set forth planned periods for and methods of chunking, reseeding, boulder delivery, boulder staging, and boulder placement. Forest Service written approval of the Plan of Operations is prerequisite to commencement of Contractor’s Operations. Contractor may revise this Plan of Operations when necessitated by weather, markets, or other unpredictable circumstances, subject to approval of Contracting Officer. In the event of delays beyond the control of Contractor that qualify for Contract Term Adjustment, the Plan of Operations shall be adjusted by mutual agreement to accommodate the adjusted contract period.

9.33 Safety. Contractor’s Operations shall facilitate Forest Service’s safe and practical inspection of Contractor’s Operations and conduct of other official duties within work areas. Contractor has all responsibility for compliance with safety requirements for Contractor's employees.

In the event that Contracting Officer identifies a conflict between the requirements of this contract or agreed upon methods of proceeding hereunder and State or Federal safety requirements, the contract shall be modified and Contractor may request an adjustment in Current Contract Rates to compensate for the changed conditions.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, when Contractor’s Operations are in progress adjacent to or on Forest Service controlled roads and trails open to public travel, Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain all temporary traffic controls that provide the user with adequate warning of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions associated with Contractor’s Operations. Contractor and Forest Service shall agree to a specific Traffic Control Plan, if necessary, for each individual project prior to commencing operations. Devices shall be appropriate to current conditions and shall be covered or removed when not needed.

9.34 Sanitation and Servicing. Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent pollution of air, soil, and water by Contractor’s Operations. If facilities for employees are established within work area, they shall be operated in a sanitary manner. In the event that Contractor’s Operations or servicing of equipment result in pollution to soil or water, Contractor shall conduct cleanup and restoration of the polluted site to the satisfaction of Forest Service.

Contractor shall maintain all equipment operating within work area in good repair and free of abnormal leakage of lubricants, fuel, coolants, and hydraulic fluid. Contractor shall not service tractors, trucks, or other equipment on National Forest lands where servicing is likely to result in pollution to soil or water. Contractor shall furnish oil-absorbing mats for use under all stationary equipment or equipment being serviced to prevent leaking or spilled petroleum-based products from contaminating soil and water resources. Contractor shall remove from National Forest lands all contaminated soil, vegetation, debris, vehicle oil filters (drained of free-flowing oil), batteries, oily rags, and waste oil resulting from use, servicing, repair, or abandonment of equipment.

9.341 Prevention of Oil Spills. Contractor shall take appropriate preventive measures to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States.

If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons in containers of 55 gallons or greater, Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Contractor shall notify Contracting Officer and appropriate agencies of all reportable (40 CFR 110) spills of oil or oil products on or in the vicinity of work area that are caused by Contractor’s employees, agents, contractors, Subcontractors, or their employees or agents directly or indirectly, as a result of Contractor’s Operations. Contractor will take whatever initial action may be safely accomplished to contain all spills.

9.342 Hazardous Substances. Contractor shall notify the National Response Center and Contracting Officer of all releases of reportable quantities of hazardous substances on or in the vicinity of work area that are caused by Contractor’s employees, agents, contractors, Subcontractors, or their employees or agents, directly or indirectly, as a result of Contractor’s Operations, in accordance with 40 CFR 302.

9.35 Equipment Cleaning. For purposes of this contract, “Off-Road Equipment” includes all construction machinery and vehicles.

b. Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements with regard to cleaning “Off-Road Equipment”:

i. Prior to moving Off-Road Equipment onto the work area, Contractor shall identify the location of the equipment's most recent operation. Contractor shall not move any Off-Road Equipment that last operated in an area infested with one or more invasive species of concern onto the area of work without having cleaned such equipment of seeds, soil, vegetative matter, and other debris that could contain or hold seeds, and having notified Forest Service. If the location of prior operation cannot be identified, then Contractor shall assume that the location is infested with invasive species of concern.

ii. Prior to moving any Off-Road Equipment subject to the cleaning requirements set forth above, Contractor shall advise Forest Service of its cleaning measures and make the equipment available for inspection. Forest Service shall have 2 days, excluding weekends and Federal holidays, to inspect equipment after it has been made available. After satisfactory inspection or after such 2 day period, Contractor may move the equipment as planned. Equipment shall be considered clean when a visual inspection does not disclose seeds, soil, vegetative matter, and other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall not be required to disassemble equipment unless so directed by the Forest Service after inspection.

iii. If Contractor desires to clean Off-Road Equipment on National Forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to, or through an area that is free of invasive species of concern, Contractor shall obtain prior approval from Contracting Officer as to the location for such cleaning and measures, if any, for controlling impacts.

iv. Contracting Officer may order delay, interruption, or modification of this Contract.

v. The parties shall promptly communicate with one another with respect to description or designation of additional locations; discovery of locations of new species or new infestation; and, addition of species to the list of invasive species of concern.

9.36 Acceptance of Work. Upon Contractor’s written request and assurance that work has been completed, Forest Service shall perform an inspection within 5 days, excluding weekends and Federal holidays, so as not to delay unnecessarily the progress of Contractor’s Operations. Such a request may be for acceptance of:

a. Any reasonable portion of services listed in the Schedule of Items; Forest Service may perform such inspections without request from Contractor.

Within 2 days of inspection, excluding weekends and Federal holidays, Forest Service shall furnish Contractor with written notice either of acceptance or of work remaining to be done.

In the event that Forest Service is unable to make such inspection within 5 days of Contractor’s request, Contractor shall be notified in writing of necessity for postponement and time when inspection can be made. The same final approval procedure shall be used at the end of Contractor’s period of performance on any completed portion of barriers, chunking/pitting or seed application.

9.5 Streamcourse Protection. “Streamcourses” that are subject to provisions of this Section are shown on Project map. Unless otherwise agreed, the following measures shall be observed to protect Streamcourses:

a. Contractor’s Operations shall be conducted to prevent debris from entering Streamcourses. In event Contractor causes debris to enter Streamcourses in amounts that may adversely affect the natural flow of the stream, water quality, or fishery resource, Contractor shall remove such debris as soon as practicable, but not to exceed 2 days, and in an agreed manner that will cause the least disturbance to Streamcourses.

b. Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated in Streamcourses, except at crossings designated by Forest Service.

9.6 Erosion Prevention and Control. Contractor’s Operations shall be conducted reasonably to minimize soil erosion.

Equipment shall not be operated when ground conditions are such that excessive damage will result. Contractor shall adjust the kinds and intensity of erosion control work done to ground and weather conditions and the need for controlling runoff. Erosion control work shall be kept current immediately preceding expected seasonal periods of precipitation or runoff.

9.61 Meadow Protection. Reasonable care shall be taken to avoid damage to the cover, soil, and water in meadows.

9.62 Wetlands Protection. Wetlands requiring protection under Executive Order 11990, equipment shall not be used in such wetlands.

Attachments Attachment 1: Schedule of Items (Return with Quote) Attachment 2: Relevant Past Performance Form (Return with Quote) Attachment 3: Wage Determination

Return signed page 1 of SF 1449, Attachment 1 Schedule of Items & Attachment 2 Relevant Past Performance Form, Technical Proposal and Quality Control Plan.

Soapstone Basin Road 037

3 Placement of Barrier Rock

– 48 feet

Chunking/Reseeding

– 0.09 acres (250 feet)

4 Placement of Barrier Rocks

– 50 feet

Chunking/Reseeding

– 0.03 acres (126 feet)

5 Placement of Barrier Rock

– 25 feet

Chunking/Reseeding

– 0.03 acres (126 feet)

6 Drop Site for Barrier Rocks

40°32'52.44"N 111°01'54.30"W

40°32'52.38"N 111°01'54.18"W

40°32'49.77"N 111°01'56.97"W

3 4

Exhibit A

7 8

7 Barrier Rock Placement

- 580 feet 40°32'20.63"N 111°02'23.33"W

8 Chunking/Reseeding

- 1 acre (3600 feet) 40°32'22.37"N 111°02'22.90"W

9 Chunking

- 0.25 acres (920 feet) 40°32'17.98"N 111°02'15.10"W

Drop Site for Barrier Rocks 40°31'53.25"N 111°01'55.63"W

Barrier Rock Placement

- 915 feet 40°31'51.84"N 111°01'59.95"W

Barrier Rock Placement

- 161 feet 40°31'09.40"N 111°02'34.32"W

Drop Site for Barrier Rocks 40°31'09.40"N 111°02'34.32"W

Exhibit A Soapstone Admin Site Road 404

22 Barrier Rock Placement

– 745 feet 40°34'26.30"N 111°02'29.01"W

Drop Site for Barrier Rocks 40°34'23.91"N 111°02'35.49"W

Barrier Rock Placement

– 30 feet 40°34'33.40"N 111°01'57.99"W

Soapstone Creek Road 304

Barrier Rock Placement

– 1200 feet 40°32'46.42"N 111°00'15.98"W

Cold Springs 089

Barrier Rock Placement

- 781 feet 40°31'44.65"N 110°59'46.85"W

Chunking/Reseeding

– 0.1 acres (400 feet) 40°31'41.50"N 110°59'42.71"W

Cold Springs Campsite Road

Chunking/Reseeding

- 0.8 acres (2900 feet) 40°31'50.77"N 110°59'10.95"W

Barrier Rock Placement

- 270 feet 40°31'50.17"N 110°59'21.13"W

Silver Meadows 174

38.2

38 Barrier Rock Placement

- 230 feet 40.516847, -110.970674

Chunking/Reseeding

- 0.21 acres (751 feet)

- Up to the lake – not around 40°31'00.75"N 110°58'14.37"W

38.2

Gravel Pit

Barrier Rock Placement

- 1726 feet 40°30'50.53"N 110°58'41.58"W

Silver Meadows Road 174

Chunking/Reseeding

- 0.14 acres (502 feet) 40°30'34.72"N 110°59'00.50"W

Barrier Rock Placement

- 30 feet 40°30'34.72"N 110°59'00.50"W

Barrier Rock Placement

- 130 feet 40°30'24.26"N 111°00'02.00"W

Chunking/Reseed

– 1.42 acres

40°30'22.57"N 111°00'11.50"W

Barrier Rock Placement

- 1120 feet 40°30'23.41"N 111°00'32.21"W

Chunking/Reseeding

- 0.33 acres (1200 feet) 40°30'23.44"N 111°00'45.69"W

Chevron Pipeline

Boulder Drop Site Barrier Rock Placement

- 1,317 feet 40°29'31.07"N 111°01'17.49"W

REQUIRED:

• CANNOT DRIVE ON PIPELINE

• MUST CALL 811

• STAFF FROM CHEVERON &

FOREST SERVICE MUST BE

PRESENT WHEN PLACING

BARRIER ROCK & ANY OTHER

WORK AT THIS SITE.

• Must give FS Representative two-week notice before work begins.

Placement of Barrier Rock

– 725 feet

40°30'18.71"N 111°00'10.99"W

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Moguling or Pitting Erosion Control

Erosion control practice that is conducted on disturbed soil that usually has been modified and compacted from mechanical activity or concentrated use. Practice discourages further soil disturbance and damaging activity, de-compacts soils, minimizes and eliminates overland flow, captures precipitation, facilitates infiltration, and stabilizes off-site soil movement. Examples of where applied include road decommissioning, prevention of unauthorized motorized access, meadow restoration and timber sale rehabilitation, and soil stabilization affiliated with active erosion.

Treatment prescription excavates soil at 2ft. depths at alternating locations and the spoils are placed adjacent to the pits. The treatment has alternating pits and spoil piles across the landscape.

Mogul erosion control resembles landscapes affiliated with a particular skiing practice.

Example of soil site manipulated and compacted from mechanical activity.

Site that has undergone Moguling erosion control practices.

An example of moguling erosion control application. Moguling was applied on compacted soil that has caused concentrated overland flow and initiated headcutting and active gully erosion.

Pitts above gully headcut will facilitate infiltration and prevent overland flow.

This will enable gully system to stabilize.

Post Mogul Erosion Control Effectiveness has eliminated soil instability on highly erosive decomposed granite soils.

Treatment has suppressed unauthorized motorized use on decommissioned route.

Precipitation is being retained on site resulting in soil moisture maintenance, recruitment of herbaceous cover, and elimination of sediment delivery to drainages.

Solicitation Number: 1284LL27Q0005

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(Jan 2017) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEV Oct 2025) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 52.222-90 52.226-8

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I

☒ 52.204-13 (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025)

☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEV Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010

☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

(May 2008) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

Other Applicable Clauses

52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) 52.245-9 Use and Charges

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

452.204-72 Use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Other Automation Technologies (Apr 2026)

(a) In the event that Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) functionality or other automation technologies such as Robotics Process Automation is utilized to facilitate electronic transactions between USDA and its contractors, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure accuracy of the electronically transferred data. The Government’s electronic system shall serve as the system of record for all data exchanged or retrieved.

(b) The Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any delay or failure associated with EDI or other automation technologies. The Contractor’s use of this service is at the Contractor’s sole risk. For electronic or automated services provided by USDA to the contractor, the services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. For electronic or automated services provided by the contractor that interact with the USDA electronic systems, the USDA is not responsible for any costs incurred by the contractor related to the development, test, or support of the services. The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees associated with EDI. The Contractor is responsible for the confidentiality and security of its systems, interfaces, interconnections, and any documents that the customer receives from The Government pursuant to the contract.

(c) The Government reserves the right to restrict, refuse, or cancel any participation in EDI services.

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract consisting of one base period will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

Quote Preparation Instructions and Evaluation Criteria The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the Contractor representing the best value to the Government.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) Addendum to 52.212-1:

Quote Preparation Instructions Contractors shall submit their quotes electronically to the Contracting Officer by 11/09/2026 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time. Quotes shall be emailed to shawn.harwood@usda.gov. Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of quote by the Contracting Officer.

Any questions regarding this RFQ shall also be submitted electronically to Shawn Harwood at the email address above no later than 11/05/2026 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time. Contractors shall submit a price quote by completing (and signing) the SF 1449, Schedule of Items and Relevant Past Performance Form. Contractors shall also submit a technical proposal and quality control plan that addresses the evaluation factors (below). ONLY return documents requested. DO NOT RETURN ENTIRE

SOLICITATION.

Each of the parts listed below (Price, Relevant Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Quality Control Plan) shall be submitted in one email as separate attachments/documents (so evaluation of one document may be accomplished independently from the others). Pages that exceed limitations will not be evaluated. Pages will be evaluated in order received. DO NOT provide cover pages or pictures. A page is defined as one side of a sheet of paper. Do not use less than 10-point Font. At a minimum, the Contractor’s quote must clearly provide the following:

Price (SF-1449 and Schedule of Items page):

Contractor shall fill out the SF-1449 and provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items including completion and signing of requested company information. Contractor shall include unit pricing and totals for all items for award. Failure to do so may result in the quote being rejected without further consideration. All pricing shall be rounded to the nearest cent and not extend to more than two decimal places. Unit prices will govern any totaling errors unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. Submit pricing schedule as a Word, Excel, or editable document.

Relevant Past Performance (Not to Exceed 3 Forms):

Contractor shall complete the separately attached “Relevant Past Performance Form” for up to three projects of similar magnitude they have completed within the last three years. Projects shall be of similar size, nature, and complexity. If Contractor has no relevant past performance history, the Contractor must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history.

Other Past Performance to be addressed by Contractor:

ShawnHarwood Highlight

ShawnHarwood Highlight

ShawnHarwood Highlight

ShawnHarwood Highlight

ShawnHarwood Sticky Note Completed set by ShawnHarwood

Were any issues/concerns in past contracts remedied in a timely and satisfactory manner.

Does the contractor have at least one year of experience moving and placing boulders, chunking/pitting and seed application.

Has the contractor had a good performance rating.

Were services done to the standard required.

Was the contractor professional.

Technical Capability (Not to Exceed 1 page):

Contractor shall provide available resources, a technical approach, and a statement indicating whether or not they can meet the requirements of this project within the specified timeframe AND verify they can start work as outlined in 5.0 Deliverables / Schedule.

Other Technical Capabilities to be addressed by Contractor:

Does the contractor have experienced operators and adequate equipment for moving/placing boulders, chunking/pitting and seed application.

Does the contractor have experience completing the tasks required in this contract and doing them well.

Does the contractor have a plan in place for: fire safety: equipment and personnel, weeds cleaning: equipment, vehicles, and non-forest items, oil, gas, and fluid spills, and rehabilitation of Forest Service Road/Trails from equipment use.

Communication skills are paramount whether via text message, telephone, or email.

Quality Control Plan (Not to Exceed 3 pages):

Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan that demonstrates how the Contractor will assure quality while meeting the requirements and specifications of the project. Plan shall reflect criteria and Quality Assurance and Process Control found in the Statement of Work.

Evaluation Method The Government intends to evaluate quotations using a comparative evaluation methodology. This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation.

The Government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements and offer additional value or benefits, even if they are not the lowest priced. However, formal tradeoff procedures will not be conducted.

The Government is not obligated to ask for additional information and in the absence of appropriate information, the quote will be rated DEFICIENT.

Evaluation of Proposals:

Price: Proposed price per item will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR12.204(a).

Relevant Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the offeror’s record of past and current performance to determine acceptability. In accordance with 12.203(a)(2) the Government may use data provided in the offeror’s quote and data obtained from other sources such as:

The Government’s knowledge of previous contractor performance

Customer surveys The Government-wide Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), System to Award Management (SAM), or other Government performance databases; or Any other basis the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonable.

Relevant Past Performance evaluation will consider recency (within last 3 years), relevancy (similar work to this project) and quality of past performance. Past Performance will receive one of the following ratings (Definitions):

Exceptional - Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

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