A04_SOW_BLM_CRVFO_SPRING_CREEK_AERIAL_RESEEDING.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW):

CRVFO Spring Creek Fire ESR Aerial Seed Application Section A- Introduction

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks to utilize aerial applications to broadcast seed on the Spring Creek Fire burn area located within the Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO). The application of seed will expediate the establishment of a desirable herbaceous perennial grass, forb, and shrub community that will stabilize vulnerable soils, reduce the threat of noxious weeds, and restore structural groups that are missing in the post-fire environment.

Approximately 600 acres of BLM managed lands with slopes under 35%, and areas that experienced high and moderate burn severity will be aerially seeded with native species in winter of 2024.

Section B- Description of Work and Location of Treatment Areas

Description of Work: Apply mixed seed at a uniform rate per horizontal acre, minimizing drift outside treatment boundaries. Seed strips shall be distributed in such a manner as to secure a high uniformity of seed distribution. Such distribution shall not vary more than 10 percent above or below the average distribution of seed per unit of surface specified for each area. Electronic mapping of the aerial application pattern shall be provided to the government upon completion of application. The maximum pounds per acre of seed to be aerially applied is listed in Table 1.

Location of Project Areas: Work under this contract is on BLM managed lands within the perimeter of the Spring Creek Fire, located approximately 5 miles southwest of Parachute, Colorado in the CRVFO. A map of the project area is attached in Appendix A.

Section C - Schedule of Items

Performance time: The treatment will be allowed two calendar days (weather permitting) continuous work.

Estimated Start Work Date: The seeding application will commence between 02/13/24 and 3/30/24 as specified in the period of performance provided in Table 1.

Section D - Specifications applicable to Seeding and Contractor Furnished Items

Table 1. Summary of Spring Creek Fire Aerial Seed Application

Project Name & Description

Est.

Quantity

Unit

Period of

Performance

Application Rate lbs/acre

Est. Lbs

Seed Spring Creek Fire (under 35% slope in High/Mod Burn Intensity)

600 Acres Between 02/13/24 and 3/30/24 10 lbs/acre* 6,000

* Application rate is the maximum application rate, actual application could be less depending on funding and natural response of vegetation.

1. The Contractor shall furnish application equipment, supplies, and materials, except for specified government furnished property (seed) to aerially apply seed to the designated treatment areas at the applications rates specified using the appropriate application equipment and delivery method. All work must be done such that there is no soil disturbance.

2. The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. Contractor shall provide a communication system so that the Contractor personnel engaged in the project at different locations can always communicate with each other.

3. The Contractor shall evenly distribute the designated seed at the specified rates as provided in Table 1. Equipment shall be equipped for carrying seed with distribution mechanisms including release, shutoff, and spreading device which can be calibrated for spreading seed at the prescribed rate in an acceptable manner and uniform pattern. Seed application equipment shall include lids/covers which fasten securely to prevent seed from blowing out. Equipment that cannot perform the specified work shall be modified or replaced by the Contractor prior to beginning work. Application equipment shall be cleaned to avoid cross contamination of seeds from prior projects and eliminate the potential for introduction of undesirable or invasive species.

4. The Contractor shall apply mixed seed at a uniform rate per horizontal acre, minimizing drift outside treatment boundaries. Seed strips shall be distributed in such a manner as to secure a high a uniformity of seed distribution. Such distribution shall not vary more than 10 percent above or below the average distribution of seed per unit of surface specified for each project area. Electronic mapping of the aerial application pattern shall be provided to the government upon request. The application rate of seed to be aerially applied is listed in Table 1.

5. Global Positioning System- Application equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be capable of electronically mapping application routes to ensure seed is applied evenly and completely at the specified rates. After the completion of each treatment, shapefiles/maps of application routes shall be submitted to BLM CRVFO COR.

6. The Contractor will notify the BLM Project Inspector at least 72 hours prior to commencing aerial application of seed.

7. The Contractor will notify the Project Inspector and/or Contracting Officer Representative of any equipment incidents or seed loss.

Section E - Government (BLM) furnished BLM Items/Guidelines

1. The BLM will provide maps of the project areas as shapefiles, or other format requested by the Contractor specifically for aerial applications.

2. The BLM will furnish all seed for the project areas The Contractor shall coordinate pick up with the Project Inspector. All seed will be pre-mixed and in 50-pound bags. Seed will be located at the Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Rd, Silt, CO 81652.

3. The BLM will provide a pre-work conference with the Contractor awarded the job.

4. The BLM will coordinate project partners to assist with monitoring.

5. The BLM will provide representatives from the BLM CRVFO to act as a liaison between the contractor and the BLM Contracting Officer to implement the project and to ensure that the resource objectives of the project area met. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Project Inspector (PI) will provide regular on- site inspections.

a. COR: Nick Jaramillo: (970) 986-9026.

b. PI: Lindsey Freitag: (760) 818-2198.

Section F - Contract Period

1. See Table 1 and subject to funding availability.

2. Additional time may be given for delays caused by weather.

Prebid conference: A pre-bid conference can be held for all bidders to fully explain the project and contracting process. At this time, we do not plan to have an organized or hosted physical site visit. The pre-bid conference will be conducted at a date and time TBD, if needed, via a Microsoft TEAMS Meeting. Please contact the Project Inspector or Contracting Officer’s Representative (contact information provided above).

Section G- Inspection, Invoicing, and Payment:

Inspection. Seed openings of the distribution mechanism shall be inspected at sufficient intervals to ensure proper functioning and even distribution of seed.

Where skips or insufficient application are document during on the ground inspections by the PI or COR, retreatment will be required at no extra cost to the Government. Inspections will be completed within 24 hours of application of seed.

Acceptance. Will be based on satisfactory completion of the completion of requirements in section C and D specified for each project.

The COR and Contractor will agree upon the quantity of seed/acreage treated and both sign-off on the inspection form.

Payment/Invoicing. Upon completion of the terms of this contract the contractor will submit an invoice with the following information:

Company name Contract number Dates of contract performance Number of acres seeded Invoice must be submitted to www.ipp.gov and include an attachment.

Appendix A: Project Area Map

Map 1: Spring Creek Fire Aerial Seeding Application (600 acres) Project Map