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Manual Fuels Reduction IDIQ

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Section I Contract No. NA Project Name:

Siskiyou Fork Road Project

Requisition No. 999963 Issue Date: 04/23/2020 Contractor:

Telephone:___________________________

Issuing and Billing Office:

NCASA, Redding Office 3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002

Section II Item No.

Description Quantity Order

Unit

Unit Price

Amount

Manual thinning, pruning, hand piling, and covering of vegetation. 124 Acres $_________ $__________

Total Price: $_________________

Section III Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Contractor DUNS #:________________________ Email:__________________________________ RESPONSE DUE BY: May 7, 2020, 1:00 PDT

IDIQ Solicitation response date. May 7, 2020, 1:00 PDT

RESPONSE MAY BE:

Emailed to paul.wood@usda.gov mailto:paul.wood@usda.gov

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Section IV

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The purpose of this contract is to secure services for manual fuels treatment operations of: Thinning, Pruning, Hand Piling, and Covering of 124 acres on the Little Jones Creek Project-Siskiyou Fork Road.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation and supplies (including black 6ml plastic to cover piles) to perform all work specified therein.

2. PROJECT LOCATIONS

The project area is located on the Smith River National Recreation Area of the Six Rivers National Forest. A vicinity map and treatment unit maps are included as attachments, showing the location of units to be treated. The Little Jones Creeek Project-Siskiyou Fork Road is accessed by Forest Service Road 18N08 (Siskiyou Fork Road) and 18N27.

The units have been determined by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and are located within 150 feet in width on each side of the main road.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of performance Task order award through January 31, 2021.

4. LIMITED OPERATING PERIODS

There are Limited Operating Periods on some of the units due to the protection of the Northern Spotted Owl (NSO), January 31 through August 1 and Marten, January 31 through June 1. LOP’s are subject to change through consultation with Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

The Maximum LOP for NSO could be Feb 1- Sept 15 for certain units. Based on this the Contracting Officer’s Representative may specify a priority of work by unit, without additional costs. In nearly all cases, work will move to adjacent units. Unit maps will be given with detailed information on LOP’s and restrictions.

5. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENT

Objective:

The work to be accomplished includes cutting ladder fuels such as dead woody material, brush, and small diameter seedling and sampling trees <8 inch DBH, pruning lower limbs of overstory trees, and hand piling the cut material. Trees less than 8 inch DBH that are desirable “leave” trees (conifers or hardwoods) shall be selected by the Contractor as “leave” trees using the following priorities: The leave trees shall generally be those of tallest height, largest crown, and straightest boles, and that are free from damage due to insects, disease, physical and mechanical causes to achieve average spacing of 16' X 16". When conifers and hardwoods are not present shrubs shall be selected. Unit boundaries are NOT flagged. It shall be Contractor responsibility to locate the unit boundaries, in accordance with guidelines provided by the USFS.

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Fuelbreak Construction: The Project includes the construction of fuelbreaks along primary access roads and on ridgetops to approximately 150 feet in width on each side of the road or other various combinations resulting in approximately 300 feet in width, or to the nearest ridgetop.

• Cutting live or dead trees <8 inch DBH unless needed to meet canopy closure requirements and all brush species. All stumps of trees or brush are to be flush cut and not exceed 3 inches above ground or natural obstacles on the uphill side (no branches should be left on stumps).

• Pruning all live and dead branches on leave trees 8 feet above ground as measured from the uphill side without reducing the live crown to less than 50% of the overall tree height. Therefore, on small trees, pruning height may be less than 6 feet. Limbs are to be cut in such a manner so as not to cause damage to the bole of the tree, generally leaving about a 1 inch stub.

• Hand piling all cut material and dead and down woody debris such as small limbs and logs of 1/4 to

6 inches diameter on the big end and greater than 2 feet long. Piles are to be manageable, compact, and free of soil for burning and generally not greater than 4 ft high x 4 ft wide x 6 ft long. Piles are not to be placed next to or on top of residual green trees, standing dead tree, near down logs greater than 10 inch diameter, or in creeks, roadways or ditches. All piles are to be placed perpendicular to the slope to prevent rollout and have a good base to prevent the pile from toppling.

• Covering hand piles with black 6ml plastic, which will be provided by the Contractor. Plastic needs to be placed over the crown of the pile and cover a minimum of 75 percent of the pile. Limbs or other woody debris should be placed over the pile to secure the paper against reasonable wind events.

Public Fire Wood Gathering: All logs 4-8 inch DBH within 50 feet of a road way will be left outside of piles for fire wood gatherers.

Water is abundant on our district. In the event that a wet area was not located in the detailed mapping from the forest service the contractor shall buffer/stop cutting and notify the forest service of this area.

Thinning in Riparian Reserves (RRs) would be allowed to within 50 feet on each side of all stream channels, or the break in slope at the edge of the inner gorge, whichever is greater. All RR areas shall be excluded (buffered) from the project. No treatment buffers of a minimum of 50 ft. for all stream channels and within 25 ft. of a spring. Exceptions cutting vegetation encroaching on the roadway where riparian reserves intersect the road.

Fueling of chainsaws or refilling fuel containers must be done with use of a spill kit to prevent fuel from being dumped all over roadways.

Garbage and human waste shall be disposed of properly. No trash will be placed in piles or left at the job site (this includes old chainsaw parts). Human waste will be buried with a shovel away from the job site.

6. EQUIPMENT CLEANING FOR POC AND NOXIOUS WEED AVOIDANCE

MEASURES

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To prevent the spread of noxious weeds and to protect Port-Orford Cedar (POC) from the fatal root fungus Phytophthora lateralis, all equipment will be washed to remove soil and organic debris prior to entry into the project area and upon final exit on site. Use chlorinated water to wash all vehicles and equipment.

• Clean all equipment used in the area prior to entry on site.

• Inspect all equipment prior to leaving the site to ensure weed material and organic debris is not exported from the area.

• All equipment shall be washed to remove soil and organic debris upon exit of the project.

7. FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

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.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

None provided

9. CAMPING

There shall be no camping on Six Rivers National Forest lands in execution of this contract.

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

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

Title Pages

1. Project Vicinity Map 1

2. Unit Maps 4

3. Fire Plan 9

4. Wage Determination 1

5. Shape Files

Section V

10. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Price is the only factor to be considered for award.

Mo nk ey Cr ee k

Middle Fork Smith River

Siskiyou Fork Smith River

F-17

F-16

F-18

F-18 F-18

F-14

F-11

F-15

18N08

17N27

17N05

17N32

17N31

17N 32B

17N 18A

17N05A

17N29

17N

G

18N08M

17N19

N2

7B

17N27A

17N05C

N3

2F

17N05G

17N27C

17N08

17N29B

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

Existing FS Road State/County Road Perennial Creek Roadside Fuel Break- 124 acres Joint Chief's Project Boundary Non Forest Service Land

0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles ²

Little Jones Creek Project Siskiyou Fork Road

Gasquet Ranger District Six Rivers National Forest

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Project Area Six Rivers National

Forest

JP20200408

£¤199

Project Name Unit No. Acres Aspect (Avg.) SectionRangeTownshipElevation (ft.)

Treatment

SUID

Little Jones Creek 7.74

HPB

F-11 17N 3E 2,11

051051FTLITTLEJC011

BAC 4/10/2020

0 500 1,000250 Feet

Avg. 1147Min. 1070 Max. 1225

Scale: 1500

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GN

MN

0°32´

9 MILS

14°29´

257 MILS

UTM GRID AND 2020 MAGNETIC NORTH

DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET

US Highway

Current Unit

Fuelbreak

50ft Stream Buffer

Control Area Invasive Species

Non Forest Service Land

Section Line

Little Jones Creek Boundary

S 189.44

Access: Forest Service Road 18N08 (Siskiyou Fork Road) and 18N27.

Little Jones Creek Pilot Project Project Lead: Sheila Balent, 707-457-3968 Unit #: F-11 Acres: 7.74

Wildlife and Botany: None.

Riparian Reserves: Thinning in Riparian Reserves (RRs) would be allowed to within 50 feet on each side of all stream channels, or the break in slope at the edge of the inner gorge, whichever is greater.

All RR areas shall be excluded (buffered) from the project. No treatment buffers of a minimum of 50 ft.

for all stream channels and within 25 ft. of a spring. Exceptions include cutting vegetation encroaching on the roadway where riparian reserves intersect the road.

Soils: None.

Inasive Plants: Present, no treatment.

Notes:

Fuels: Any concentrations of fuels generated through road use or maintenance will be hand piled and burned or chipped on site.

Burning: Burn piles should be of a size and distribution as to maintain overall soil cover requirements (generally >50%) and keep bare areas separated by filter strip areas; understory (broadcast) burns shall likewise include in the burn plan specific means to achieve residual soil cover requirements.

Ignition may occur within riparian reserves only when necessary to minimize prescribed fire behavior intensity and/or the potential for burning material to roll down into a riparian reserve. No fire line (scraped to mineral soil) will be constructed within riparian reserves, with the exception of hand-cut brush-only control lines for holding purposes on prescribed fires.

Tag & Flagging Color: None.

Limited Operating Period (LOP): Possible NSO LOP- only if protocol surveys are not continued (February 1 through July 9).

Heritage & Cultural resources: None; contact if inadvertant discovery.

Cultural Monitor required on site: No Fire Sensitive: N/A

Field Inspector: James Scott, 707-457-3986Task Order: Siskiyou Fork Road

17N27 18N08

£¤199

126-1

Project Name Unit No. Acres Aspect (Avg.) SectionRangeTownshipElevation (ft.)

Treatment

SUID

Little Jones Creek 2.36

HPB

F-16 17N 3E 11

051051FTLITTLEJC016

BAC 4/10/2020

0 500 1,000250 Feet

Avg. 1149Min. 991 Max. 1433

Scale: 4000

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GN

MN

0°32´

9 MILS

14°29´

257 MILS

UTM GRID AND 2020 MAGNETIC NORTH

DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET

US Highway

Existing FS Road

Temp Road

Current Unit

Fuelbreak

Threatened and Endangered Species

Control Area Invasive Species

Non Forest Service Land

Section Line

Little Jones Creek

SW 215.35

Little Jones Creek Pilot Project Project Lead: Sheila Balent, 707-457-3968 Unit #: F-16 Acres: 2.36

Wildlife and Botany: None.

Riparian Reserves: Thinning in Riparian Reserves (RRs) would be allowed to within 50 feet on each side of all stream channels, or the break in slope at the edge of the inner gorge, whichever is greater.

All RR areas shall be excluded (buffered) from the project. No treatment buffers of a minimum of 50 ft.

for all stream channels and within 25 ft. of a spring. Exceptions include cutting vegetation encroaching on the roadway where riparian reserves intersect the road.

Soils: None.

Inasive Plants: Present, no treatment.

Notes:

Fuels: Any concentrations of fuels generated through road use or maintenance will be hand piled and burned or chipped on site.

Burning: Burn piles should be of a size and distribution as to maintain overall soil cover requirements (generally >50%) and keep bare areas separated by filter strip areas; understory (broadcast) burns shall likewise include in the burn plan specific means to achieve residual soil cover requirements.

Ignition may occur within riparian reserves only when necessary to minimize prescribed fire behavior intensity and/or the potential for burning material to roll down into a riparian reserve. No fire line (scraped to mineral soil) will be constructed within riparian reserves, with the exception of hand-cut brush-only control lines for holding purposes on prescribed fires.

Tag & Flagging Color: None.

Limited Operating Period (LOP): None.

Heritage & Cultural resources: None; contact if inadvertant discovery.

Cultural Monitor required on site: No

17N27

18N

17N 18A

17N27B

N2

7A

17N27C

£¤199

126-1

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Project Name Unit No. Acres Aspect (Avg.) SectionRangeTownshipElevation (ft.)

Treatment

SUID

Little Jones Creek 64.13

HPB, USB

F-17 17N 3E 11,12

051051FTLITTLEJC017

BAC 4/10/2020

0 500 1,000250 Feet

Avg. 1944Min. 1441 Max. 2566

Scale: 12500

Ù

GN

MN

0°32´

9 MILS

14°29´

257 MILS

UTM GRID AND 2020 MAGNETIC NORTH

DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET

US Highway

Existing FS Road

Temp Road

Current Unit

Fuelbreak

50ft Stream Buffer

Control Area Invasive Species

Non Forest Service Land

Section Line

Little Jones Creek

SSW 210.55

Little Jones Creek Pilot Project Project Lead: Sheila Balent, 707-457-3968 Unit #: F-17 Acres: 64.13

Wildlife and Botany: None.

Riparian Reserves: Thinning in Riparian Reserves (RRs) would be allowed to within 50 feet on each side of all stream channels, or the break in slope at the edge of the inner gorge, whichever is greater.

All RR areas shall be excluded (buffered) from the project. No treatment buffers of a minimum of 50 ft.

for all stream channels and within 25 ft. of a spring. Exceptions include cutting vegetation encroaching on the roadway where riparian reserves intersect the road.

Soils: None.

Inasive Plants: Present, no treatment.

Notes:

Fuels: Any concentrations of fuels generated through road use or maintenance will be hand piled and burned or chipped on site.

Burning: Burn piles should be of a size and distribution as to maintain overall soil cover requirements (generally >50%) and keep bare areas separated by filter strip areas; understory (broadcast) burns shall likewise include in the burn plan specific means to achieve residual soil cover requirements.

Ignition may occur within riparian reserves only when necessary to minimize prescribed fire behavior intensity and/or the potential for burning material to roll down into a riparian reserve. No fire line (scraped to mineral soil) will be constructed within riparian reserves, with the exception of hand-cut brush-only control lines for holding purposes on prescribed fires.

Tag & Flagging Color: None.

Limited Operating Period (LOP): None.

Heritage & Cultural resources: None; contact if inadvertant discovery.

Cultural Monitor required on site: No

0 2720

17N27

18N

17N31

17N32

17N 32B

17N27B

N2

7A

18N08M

17N19

Project Name Unit No. Acres Aspect (Avg.) SectionRangeTownshipElevation (ft.)

Treatment

SUID

Little Jones Creek 49.27

HPB, USB

F-18 17N 3E 8,9

051051FTLITTLEJC018

BAC 4/10/2020

0 500 1,000250 Feet

Avg. 2574Min. 2361 Max. 2733

Scale: 12500

Ù

GN

MN

0°31´

9 MILS

14°29´

257 MILS

UTM GRID AND 2020 MAGNETIC NORTH

DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET

Existing FS Road

Current Unit

Fuelbreak

50ft Stream Buffer

Control Area Invasive Species

Section Line

Little Jones Creek

SSE 152.18

Little Jones Creek Pilot Project Project Lead: Sheila Balent, 707-457-3968 Unit #: F-18 Acres: 49.27

Wildlife and Botany: None.

Riparian Reserves: Thinning in Riparian Reserves (RRs) would be allowed to within 50 feet on each side of all stream channels, or the break in slope at the edge of the inner gorge, whichever is greater.

All RR areas shall be excluded (buffered) from the project. No treatment buffers of a minimum of 50 ft.

for all stream channels and within 25 ft. of a spring. Exceptions include cutting vegetation encroaching on the roadway where riparian reserves intersect the road.

Soils: None.

Inasive Plants: None.

Notes:

Fuels: Any concentrations of fuels generated through road use or maintenance will be hand piled and burned or chipped on site.

Burning: Burn piles should be of a size and distribution as to maintain overall soil cover requirements (generally >50%) and keep bare areas separated by filter strip areas; understory (broadcast) burns shall likewise include in the burn plan specific means to achieve residual soil cover requirements.

Ignition may occur within riparian reserves only when necessary to minimize prescribed fire behavior intensity and/or the potential for burning material to roll down into a riparian reserve. No fire line (scraped to mineral soil) will be constructed within riparian reserves, with the exception of hand-cut brush-only control lines for holding purposes on prescribed fires.

Tag & Flagging Color: None.

Limited Operating Period (LOP): Possible NSO LOP- only if protocol surveys are not continued (February 1 through July 9).

Heritage & Cultural resources: None; contact if inadvertant discovery.

Cultural Monitor required on site: No

FIRE PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

03/06/2013

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 Wildlife 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:

T e m p

Sea

Level

Feet

10000

55 179 23 174 23 169 23 165 22 161 22 157 22 153 22 150 21 146 21 142 21 139 21 70 175 23 171 23 166 22 162 22 158 22 154 22 150 21 147 21 143 21 139 21 136 20 85 171 23 168 23 163 22 159 22 155 22 151 21 147 21 144 21 140 21 136 20 133 20

100 168 23 164 23 159 22 155 22 152 22 148 21 144 21 141 21 137 20 133 20 131 20 P

S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

P S I

G P M

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 propellant.

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 Telephone Number Dispatch Center North Coast

Dispatch Eureka, CA 707-441-3644 Nearest FS Station Gasquet RD 10600 Hwy 199 Gasquet CA 707-457-3131 COR Sheila Balent 10600 Hwy 199 Gasquet CA 707-457-3968 Inspector James Scott 10600 Hwy 199 Gasquet CA 707-457-3986 District Ranger Jeff Marszal 10600 Hwy 199 Gasquet CA 707-457-3131

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 110/Gasquet RAWS

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: 707-441-3665

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 Tree felling after 1:00 PM.

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

Area 110 Percent of Days per Month at each PAL Level

Years Analyzed 2018-2019

A B C D Ev E Days Month Expected Days per Month at Each PAL Value Analyzed July 10.3 30.3 54.2 3.2 1.9 0.0 155 August 2.6 18.7 70.3 5.8 2.6 0.0 155 September 11.3 16.0 54.0 14.0 4.7 0.0 150 October 56.1 21.9 19.4 2.6 0.0 0.0 155

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

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"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 1977-0727 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 60 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 02/21/2020 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.80 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2020. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: California

Area: California Statewide **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Employed on service contracts for forestry land management the cleaning of public use areas and timber inventory services.

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 16.34 08040 - Choker Setter 17.16 08070 - Faller/Bucker 35.51 08100 - Fire Lookout 16.34 08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 19.37 08190 - Forestry Technician 18.17 08200 - Forestry Truck Driver 19.65 08250 - General Forestry Laborer 16.00 08280 - Nursery Specialist 22.66 08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 16.34 08340 - Tree Climber 18.34 08370 - Tree Planter 14.54 08400 - Tree Planter Mechanical 14.54

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-0727/60?index=wd&is_active=true&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state… 2/4 with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.54 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $181.60 per week or $786.93 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.22 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $168.80 per week or $731.47 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor wherever employed and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract by the employer by the state or local law etc.) the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

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The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost) reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning daily washing or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract by the contractor by law or by the nature of the work there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION **

Under the policy and guidance contained in All Agency Memorandum No. 159 the Wage and Hour Division does not recognize for section 4(c) purposes prospective wage rates and fringe benefit provisions that are effective only upon such contingencies as ""approval of Wage and Hour issuance of a wage determination incorporation of the wage determination in the contract adjusting the contract price etc."" (The relevant CBA section) in the collective bargaining agreement between (the parties) contains contingency language that Wage and Hour does not recognize as reflecting ""arm's length negotiation"" under section 4(c) of the Act and 29 C.F.R. 5.11(a) of the regulations. This wage determination therefore reflects the actual CBA wage rates and fringe benefits paid under the predecessor contract.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" Fifth Edition (Revision 1) dated September 2015 unless otherwise indicated.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE

Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444)

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e. the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination) be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e. appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/1977-0727/60?index=wd&is_active=true&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=sca&state… 4/4 work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification wage rate and/or fringe benefits which shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iv)(C)(vi)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s) a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s) job description(s) and rationale for proposed wage rate(s) including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved or where there is no authorized representative the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees to the Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt the Wage and Hour Division approves modifies or…