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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT – Vale District Office Performance Statement of Work ESR South Aerial Seeding F-1

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Vale District Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is acquiring services for seed applications within Malheur County. The project will be to aerial broadcast seed portions of the Hole in the Ground and Soldier Creek fires in 2025 and 2026. Seeding methods used will leave no trace of track or footprint. The Government shall furnish all required seed. Except as otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals; and perform all work necessary to complete applications in accordance with the specifications provided. The Contractor shall service and maintain such equipment as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress on the work.

1.2. Background: The South ESR Aerial Seeding is a broadcast seeding treatment consisting of and estimated 14,600 acres at two (2) different fire locations. The treatment areas consist of sagebrush steppe habitat that has been previously disturbed (wildfire) and is primarily comprised of native and introduced herbaceous vegetation with widely scattered low stature (<8” tall) native shrubs. Vegetation within the treatment area is typical of the Great Basin and consists primarily of bluebunch wheatgrass and Wyoming big sagebrush along with other native vegetation. The topography of the project area consists of steep hillslopes with associated basalt bluffs and desert playas with elevations ranging from 2,500 to over 5,500-ft above sea level. Slopes within the seeding areas are generally more than thirty percent or the areas consist of excessive rocks and are not traversable with agricultural tractors.

1.3. Objectives: The objective of this service is to successfully establish fire tolerant perennial grasses into the designated seeding project areas. Aerial seeding of the herbaceous seed shall be performed in a uniform fashion across the entirety of the project area.

1.4. Scope: The objective of this treatment is the planting of native herbaceous seed on 2,649 acres of rangeland within the Hole in the Ground fire, non-native herbaceous seed on 11,532 acres of rangeland with the Hole in the Ground fire, and native herbaceous seed on 419 acres within the Soldier Creek fire. Seed shall be applied at the rates designated in the Work Data Sheet or as directed by the COR.

1.5. Period of Performance: Application operations will begin on or after November 17, 2025, as soon as weather and ground conditions are favorable. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will notify the contractor that favorable conditions have been met, and the contractor shall be prepared to commence application operations within 3 calendar days of notification. The Contractor shall complete operations within 104 calendar days once the application is initiated. This period of performance includes set up, cleanup, and mobilizing equipment between sites. This application may coincide with the early snowfall and/or poor weather and site conditions. During the contract and application period, county, state and BLM jurisdiction roads and remote airstrips may not be suitable for staging areas due to muddy, wet, or snow-covered conditions.

Estimated Start Date: November 17, 2025 Estimated End Date: February 28, 2026

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Hours of Operation: Seed Application Operations will be permitted only during daylight hours. The Contractor will be allowed to work six days per week including Saturdays. Work will not be permitted on Sundays and holidays, unless authorized by the COR.

1.6.2. Federal Observed Holidays: In addition to any holidays declared by Executive Orders, the following Federal Legal Holidays are observed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

1.6.3. Place of Performance: The Hole in the Ground fire project is in Malheur County, Oregon and is west of Jordan Valley, OR. Access to the site is from State Highway 95 to Jordan Crater Road for the northern section of the fire area. The southern section can be accessed from State Highway 95 at Danner, OR, to Old I.O.N. Hwy to Stitzel Road to Biscuit Butte Road. The Soldier Creek fire project area is in Malheur County, Oregon and is south of Jordan Valley, OR. Access to the site is from State Highway 95 to Three Forks Road to Gluch Seeding Road. All work will be performed on land administered by the BLM. General-purpose maps will be included with the solicitation to give the minimum information needed for a Contractor’s project bid. Once the project is accepted by the Contractor, final project maps will be provided by Government. See location map for the general location of project area and access.

1.6.4. Access: Legal public access to the project area will be identified on the map prior to the Contractor beginning implementation. Access to the project area and specific units is via unsurfaced low maintenance and/or primitive roads. Roads are passable with a large 4-wheel drive vehicle; however, winter weather conditions may make these roads inaccessible by vehicle. Contractor is responsible for coordinating access across and use of private land and facilities. If roads or any type of access become subject to damage, because of adverse weather conditions or other natural and or political reasons, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will relay information to the Contractor, and a Stop Work Order may be implemented by the Contracting Officer (CO) until other access can be decided.

1.6.5. Pre-work Conference: A pre-work conference will be held prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date, and place. The purpose will be to review the required work, specifications, payment, and administrative provisions of the contract. The Contractor and the persons responsible for coordination for the work (Contractor Representative/Foreman) shall be present at the meeting. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and provide written work progress plan and a schedule to meet the time frames of the project. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule should reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time. The unit sequence work schedule will be determined by the COR at the prework conference and may be subject to change because of normal variations in weather conditions at no change in the contract time or price.

1.6.6. Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted through IPP for payment, after services have been performed with supporting invoice on company letterhead and referenced purchase order number. Unit Costs offered must be “All-Inclusive” for materials, labor, transportation, surcharges, fees, and services necessary and incidental to seed application. Invoices shall reflect only those costs indicated in the Price Schedule. All expenses relating to maintenance and operation of equipment shall be considered in the inclusive pricing. The Contract will be considered completed and payment due when all seed furnished to the Contractor by the Government has been seeded to the standards specified above; or when all areas designated under the contract have been seeded to the said standards. Measurement for payment for seeding will be the actual area, in acres, within the designated boundaries satisfactorily seeded in conformance with these specifications. Measurement will be made from the ArcGIS polygons provided by the government. Acreages will be computed from horizontal distances as shown on maps. Payment will be made at the unit price per acre specified in the Pricing Schedule and shall include the cost of all work described in this paragraph and the Detailed Specifications, including any re-seeding, if such work is required. Acreages will not be computed from DGPS acreages covered. The Contractor must factor in additional seeding application time required for coverage of the polygons, complete seeding, and any contour application that may be required to properly cover the area.

1.6.7. Project Boundary Marking: The location and access to the unit(s) are shown on the project area map. The unit boundaries will not be identified by flagging, it will be up to the contractor to identify and verify boundaries in the field using maps and electronic devices to stay within the unit(s).

1.6.8. Cultural Considerations: Because cultural resources may be present in the area, project activities and any other action which causes disturbance to the earth's surface, shall be limited to those areas approved by the BLM. If, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical or prehistorical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the COR in writing of the findings. The Contractor shall insure that they, their employees, or their representatives do not collect or disturb historic or prehistoric artifacts in accordance with the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (43 CFR 7).

1.6.9. Safety Hazards: Any ground or aerial hazards that would pose a danger to the Contractor’s personnel or operating equipment must be identified and mitigated by the Contractor prior to commencing operations.

1.6.10. Notification of Cessation or Restart of Work: The Contractor will have personnel on project site prior to commencing daily application, during application, and will notify Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI) of changing weather conditions. The COR/PI will allow Contractor to continue or stop application if weather factors dictate. The COR/PI will give permission to start approximately one (1) hour from notification of conditions, depending on location of the project from the Vale District Office.

1.6.10.1. Environmental - The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a suspend work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions or fire danger. The Contractor will be given a resume work order which will document the date the work suspension ends. An allowance has been included in the contract time for short-term environmental delays up to 1-day at a time. The count of contract time will therefore continue during work interruptions of 1-day or less, but the count of contract time will stop during work interruptions in excess of 1-day at a time. All periods of interruptions directed by the Government will be documented. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration.

1.6.10.2. Endangered Species - The Government may direct the Contractor to discontinue all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or State listed species, identified under BLM Manual 6840, are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to the Suspension of Work clause in Section I, FAR 52.242-14.

1.6.11. Personnel Requirements: The Contractor must always maintain an adequate work force to ensure timely completion of the work and is responsible for the crew knowing the requirements of the contract. The crew is also responsible for maintaining a safe working environment following OSHA standards.

1.6.11.1. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: A Contractor Representative must be on-site always directing work. This person must be fluent in English and will also serve as an on the ground contact person for the COR/PI. Failure to maintain a Contractor Representative will result in suspension of work until an acceptable on-the-ground Contractor Representative is provided. A maximum of five (5) days will be allowed to produce a qualified Contractor Representative. Failure to do so within five days may result in the Contracting Officer (CO) issuing a Suspend Work Order. CO and COR must be informed of any changes of Contractor Representative. The contractor will furnish a legible list of all contract employees (last name, first name) to the assigned COR. If there are any changes to the list of contract employees during the life of the contract a new list will be provided to the COR.

1.6.11.1.1. Applicators: Shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall be experienced in applying seed in rough, rocky, or mountainous terrain, all equipment, labor, supplies, and materials required to complete the job.

1.6.11.1.2. Work Crew: Shall be furnished by the Contractor for handling, loading, and applying the seed. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified mechanics for maintenance of equipment and shall furnish all fuel, oil, and service required for operation of equipment and vehicles.

1.6.12. Camping: Camping on agency-administered lands will only be allowed on site(s) pre-approved by an authorized officer. Camping areas for crews will be identified and surveyed for cultural resources prior to use of that camp location. The Contractor shall maintain all camping areas in an orderly and sanitary manner. The ordering and maintenance of portable toilets and dumpsters is the responsibility of the contractor. All fire regulations and restrictions shall be followed. All garbage and refuse shall be removed from the camp site(s) by the Contractor and disposed of offsite before final payment is made.

1.6.13. Risk and Damages: The Contractor shall assume all risks in connection with performance of the contract and shall be liable for any damages to persons or property in connection with the prosecution of the work, including the applicator or other employees of the Contractor.

1.6.14. Security of Equipment: The Contractor may leave its equipment at the work site; however, the Contractor shall be responsible for the equipment if it should be lost, stolen, or damaged.

1.6.15. Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

1.6.16. Restoration of Resources: Cleanup - The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up all camp and worksites before leaving the area. Final payment may be withheld until the Contractor has complied with this requirement.

Access Roads - Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, at his expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

1.6.17. Fire Danger: If the COR allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of Closed Fire Season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable State laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

1.6.18. Improper Disposal of Government-Furnished Material: Improper disposal includes, but is not limited to, the wrongful ditching, hiding or burying of Government-Furnished Material (GFM). The Government may, by issuance of a written order, suspend the Contractor’s right to proceed for improper disposal of GFM. The Contractor may be required to remove from the contract site any individuals involved in the improper disposal of GFM.

(End of Statement of Work)

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2. Definitions

2.1. Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.2. Contracting Officer (CO): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such an appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have the authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.4. Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.5. Equipment: A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.6. Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for the performance of all subcontractors.

2.7. Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.8. Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.9. Safety Hazards: Any ground or above ground hazards that would pose a danger to the Contractor’s personnel or operating equipment must be identified and mitigated by the Contractor prior to commencing operations.

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3. Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1. The Government will provide the following items to the Contractor:

3.1.1. The Government will provide Contractor receiving award with an electronic file containing the Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates of seeding boundaries that will be determined post burning.

3.1.2. The Government will furnish all seed required for the contract. The Government shall be responsible for loading and hauling the Government furnished seed from the field office to the work site. The seed will be stored in a government furnished trailer.

3.1.2.1. Seed provided:

3.1.2.1.1. Hole in the Ground Native fire area – bluebunch wheatgrass (Anatone) 45,000 pounds, Snake River wheatgrass (Secar) 45,000 pounds, bottlebrush squirreltail (Vale) 5,000 pounds, Sandberg bluegrass (Vale) 5,000 pounds, Great Basin wildrye (Succor Creek) 500 pounds, Munroe’s globemallow 100 pounds, purple prairie clover 100 pounds, yellow beeplant 300 pounds, Wyoming sagebrush 1,600 pounds. Total 102,600 pounds of seed/2,052 bags (approximate). Seed will be provided in 50-pound bags.

3.1.2.1.2. Hole in the Ground Non-Native fire area – Siberian wheatgrass (Stabilizer) 46,000 pounds, Siberian wheatgrass (Vavilov II) 46,000 pounds, Crested wheatgrass (Hycrest II) 46,000 pounds, Snake River wheatgrass (Secar) 42,000 pounds, forage kochia (Immigrant) 2,600 pounds, sainfoin (Eski) 1,200 pounds, yellow beeplant 300 pounds. Total 184,100 pounds of seed/3,682 bags (approximate). Seed will be provided in 50-pound bags.

3.1.2.1.3. Durkee Native fire area – bluebunch wheatgrass (Anatone) 4,500 pounds, Snake River wheatgrass (Secar) 750 pounds, Sandberg bluegrass (Vale) 750 pounds, bottlebrush squirreltail (Vale) 750 pounds, tapertip hawksbeard 50 pounds, Wyoming sagebrush 40 pounds. Total 5,990 pounds of seed/120 bags (approximate). Seed will be provided in 50-pound bags.

3.1.3. Provide various USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles (1:24,000 scales) or GIS equivalent with clear cut project area boundaries clearly identified.

3.1.4. Provide GIS shapefiles of the polygons that are to be seeded.

3.1.5. A georeferenced map file (shapefiles) will be provided that delineates the treatment perimeters. The Contractor must have a smart device capable of accepting and displaying georeferenced map files (shapefiles), such as, but not limited to, Avenza.

3.1.6. A list of contacts, including emergency contacts, will be provided at the pre-work meeting.

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4. Contractor -Furnished Items and Services

4.1. Equipment Requirements

a. The Contractor will furnish all tools, labor, supervision, equipment, materials (excluding seed), supplies, transportation, training, and incidentals necessary to accomplish the task in accordance with the specifications provided within the designated performance time.

b. The Contractor shall provide a communication system so that contractor personnel engaged in the project at different locations can communicate at all times with each other and so that BLM PI is provided at all times with an effective, reliable two-way communication in real time so that PI(s) may communicate with the contractor at any time to discuss performance matters. [If contractor chooses to use BLM-compatible radios, by DOI policy, BLM radios must be P25-compliant VHF-FM. Transceiver must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on a minimum of 100 channels.]

c. All equipment staging and loading or material transfer sites shall be at least 100 feet away from any perennial or intermittent streams.

d. Seed Application Equipment - The Contractor shall evenly distribute the designated seed at the rates specified. Equipment that cannot perform the specified work shall be modified or replaced by the Contractor within two calendar days. Application equipment shall be equipped for carrying seed with distribution mechanism 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.

e. Global Positioning System – All seed application equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be capable of electronically mapping application routes to ensure seed is applied evenly and completely and at the specified rates.

f. Transporting, Passengers and Equipment - Only approved Contractor personnel, Contractor equipment, and Government-provided equipment and materials required for performance of the required seeding will be transported by Contractor vehicles, trailers, animals or equipment.

4.1.1. The Government will have the option to inspect the Contractor's equipment and work before, during, and after completion of this contract.

4.1.2. Application Equipment:

4.1.2.1. Applicators: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary equipment with adequate horsepower to accomplish the seeding requirement within the time limits specified by the government. Contractor is required to demonstrate to the Government that the application equipment can be calibrated and will evenly distribute the designated seed at rates specified during the pre-work meeting.

4.1.2.2. Implements: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary implements to accomplish treatment requirements (rangeland broadcast seeding) within the time limits specified by the government.

4.1.2.3. Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Transports: The Contractor shall furnish motor vehicles for hauling equipment and personnel to and from the worksite. The Contractor shall not load or unload equipment on public highways unless authorized by the COR.

4.1.3. Mobilization: Includes all preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed, or cost incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. All costs associated with mobilization will be incorporated into the cost of the contract.

4.2. Materials

4.2.1. Transportation of Government supplied seed: Seed will be furnished by the Government. The Government shall load and transport seed from the pickup point to the operational loading sites designated at the pre-work meeting. The Contractor shall be responsible for the seed’s protection from loss or damage due to weather, rodents, insects, theft, or any other hazard. Any seed damaged or lost, while in the custody of the Contractor, will be replaced by the Government, and the actual cost to the Government for replacement will be deducted from payments due the Contractor. All unused seed shall be returned to the pickup point by the Contractor, upon completion of work or termination of the contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure the seed trailers are locked at night and when away from the project site for an extended period of time. All seed shall be kept covered and off the ground to prevent seed bags from getting wet. All empty seed bags shall be tied in bundles of 25 bags each. No tags, strings, or other trash shall be left in the bundled bags. All bags shall be available for counting by the Government. Empty seed bags which have been blown or otherwise scattered around the work site shall be picked up and bundled. All unused seed and bundled seed bags shall remain in the seed trailer upon completion of the work or termination of the contract.

4.3. Seeding Operations Requirements

4.3.1. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor (i.e., knowledge and experience of the crew leader) to determine the quantity of work needed to meet specifications identified in this PWS. Acreage of the units were determined by calculations based on a horizontal plane using GIS technology. Electronic mapping data shall be provided and displayed to the Government on request.

4.3.2. Progress Reports: Contractor will provide weekly progress summaries, during treatment, to the BLM Representative (COR and/or PI). Regular communication between BLM Representatives and the Contractor is required to help alleviate any problems or potential delays.

4.3.3. Crew Foreman: A crew foreman must be on-site directing work at all times. This person will also serve as an on-the-ground contact person for the COR/PI. Failure to maintain a crew foreman will result in suspension of work until a crew foreman is provided. A maximum of five (5) days will be allowed to produce a qualified foreman. Failure to produce a qualified on-the-ground foreman within five days may result in the CO issuing a Suspend Work Order. CO and COR must be informed of any changes in Crew Foreman.

4.3.4. Personnel Requirements: The Contractor must always maintain an adequate work force to ensure timely completion of the work and is responsible for the crew knowing the requirements of the contract. The crew is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment following OSHA standards. The Contractor must attend the pre-work conference and provide a written performance plan including crew size prior to beginning work.

4.3.5. Rate of Application: Seed shall be applied at the rates designated in the Work Data Sheet or as directed by the COR. Average depth of cover over seed shall be as designated in the Work data sheet or as directed by the COR. Some seeding rates may be slightly reduced due to availability of seed.

4.3.6. Seed storage and loading: The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the seed from loss or damage due to weather, rodents, insects, theft, or any other hazard. All seed shall be kept covered and off the ground to prevent seed bags from getting wet. All empty seed bags shall be tied in bundles of 25 bags each. No tags, strings, or other trash shall be left in the bundled bags. All bags shall be available for counting by the Government. Empty seed bags which have been blown or otherwise scattered around the work site shall be picked up and bundled. All unused seed and bundled seed bags shall remain in the seed trailer upon completion of the work or termination of the contract.

4.3.7. GPS Treatment Data: GPS tracks (line features) will be recorded during broadcast seeding operations. GPS data will be recorded in UTM NAD 1983 Zone 12N and uncorrected GPS files will be submitted to the COR at least two (2) days after the completion of each project area.

4.3.8. Loading records: Contractor shall keep a written log with daily entries indicating the dates and number of bags of seed picked up at the designated sites. The log shall also show the date, time, and number of bags of seed loaded into each load. This log shall be kept current at all times and shall be available for inspection by the Government at the work site during all working hours.

4.3.9. Mechanism Maintenance: Seed openings of the distribution mechanism shall be inspected at sufficient intervals to ensure proper functioning and even distribution of seed. If at any time inspections of equipment reveal that the distribution mechanism of the seeding equipment is not operating properly, the CO may require reseeding of that portion of the area that the Government determined was not properly seeded. The Government will deduct the cost of additional seed needed to reseed areas improperly seeded by the Contractor from payments due to the Contractor.

4.3.10. Tests for uniformity and rate of application: The Government will make tests as operations progress to determine uniformity of seeding. Standards of performance will be determined by adequate weight records of seed applied on each individual path and for each particular seeding strip covered, and ground recovery of samples of seed actually distributed. All work of weight recording and ground recovery will be done by the Government at no cost to the Contractor.

4.3.10.1. Should the Contractor wish to object in any way to the weight recording and/or ground recovery sampling done at any particular time by the Government, the Contractor shall be present in person or by authorized representative to voice said objections when said weight recording and/or ground recovery samplings are done, and to agree upon new records and/or samples at the time, where after the weight recording and ground recovery sampling done by the Government shall be final and binding in the settlement of the contract.

4.3.11. Project Area Completion: Upon completion of each project area, Government-furnished seeding equipment shall be left at the location designated in the Work Data Sheet and shall be in good working condition.

4.3.12. Work Stoppages: The Government reserves the right to stop seeding operations at any time when seeding conditions are considered sufficiently unfavorable to warrant stoppage. Stoppage shall continue until seeding operations are again authorized by the Government. Because of the nature of the work, any time for which work is suspended by the Government because of unsuitable seeding conditions, will not be counted against the contract completion time. However, no monetary compensation will be given to the Contractor by reason of such work suspension. The Contractor agrees to work diligently to complete the seeding application. Partial days on which any amount of seeding was accomplished may be counted as full days of performance time if the Government deems the Contractor is not being diligent in completing the contract.

4.3.13. Measurement and Payment: Measurement for payment for seeding will be the number of acres satisfactorily completed in accordance with these specifications. Measurements will be made from field traverse, aerial photographs, GPS tracks, or maps at the discretion of the government. Payment will be made at the unit price per acre specified in the Bid Schedule and shall include cost of all work described in these specifications and in the Work Data Sheet. All measurements will be based on horizontal distances. Re-measurements of the acreage under this Contract will be made upon written request of the Contractor. Request for re-measurement must be submitted in writing within 10 calendar days after seeding has been completed. If re-measurement indicates a difference of not more than 5% from the original measurement, the Contractor shall pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. Payments will be based on the second measurement where the difference between measurements is more than 5%. Where the difference is less than 5% the results of the first measurement will be used.

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5. Specific Tasks

5.1. SEED APPLICATION: The Contractor shall perform seed application in designated areas in conformance with these specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish, equipment, labor, supplies, tools, supervision, materials, incidentals, and perform all work necessary to complete seed application in accordance with the performance work statement.

Technical Exhibits:

Required services table: