Attachment_2_-_Seed_Project_SOW_and_Price_Schedule_0001.docx

ATTACHMENT 2

STATEMENT OF WORK

SEED TASK ORDER

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: Provide professional gill net fishing operation, including all necessary personnel and gear such as boats, lines, weights, and buoys, to significantly reduce the non-native lake trout population and restore native cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190. See IDIQ Statement of Work for a complete description of the services required under the seed task order.

Contractor-provided boat(s)/crew requested:

Item 1: CREW 1 – Weekly rate for gillnetting services using a contractor provided, fully enclosed, gill net tug boat and sufficient crew (1 Captain and at least 2 Crew Members) to accomplish the work (reference Description, Specifications, Statement of Work). Rate shall include costs for crew and vessel including all costs associated with boat maintenance and repairs, along with necessary gear to keep boats functioning and allowing for fishing activities to be completed (e.g., miscellaneous tools and equipment, oil filters, antifreeze, and other incidental items). Crew lodging and per diem included.

Number of weeks: 7 weeks, beginning August 27, 2023

Item 2: CREW 2 – Weekly rate for gillnetting services using a contractor provided, fully enclosed, gill net tug boat and sufficient crew (1 Captain and at least 2 Crew Members) to accomplish the work (reference Section C, Description, Specifications, Statement of Work). Rate shall include costs for crew and vessel including all costs associated with boat maintenance and repairs, along with necessary gear to keep boats functioning and allowing for fishing activities to be completed (e.g., miscellaneous tools and equipment, oil filters, antifreeze, and other incidental items). Crew lodging and per diem included.

Number of weeks: 7 weeks, beginning August 27, 2023

Government-provided boat:

Item 3: CREW 3 – Weekly rate for gillnetting services using an NPS provided, fully enclosed, gill net tug boat and sufficient crew (1 Captain and at least 2 Crew Members) to accomplish the work (reference Section C, Description, Specifications, Statement of Work). Rate shall include costs for crew and all costs associated with boat maintenance and repairs, along with necessary gear to keep boats functioning and allowing for fishing activities to be completed (e.g., miscellaneous tools and equipment, oil filters, antifreeze, and other incidental items). Crew lodging and per diem included. This item includes a government furnished vessel; preventive maintenance and upkeep costs associated with keeping the boat operational shall be the contractor’s responsibility and should be included in the weekly rate.

Number of weeks: 7 weeks, beginning August 27, 2023

Gill net purchase and repair:

ITEMS 7a and 7b: Newly constructed nets as described above; price per net.

All nets shall be either newly constructed or have previously only been fished in Yellowstone Lake waters to ensure they are free of harmful Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

repair by rehanging or reconstruction (replacing panels or mending), or other repair work to ensure the nets remain in excellent fishing condition for the 2024 season. Newly constructed nets should be of the following specifications:

· Total length 300’

· Lead Line – 30# - 50# Lead Core

· Float Line –float line with plastic deep water corks sufficient to keep netting upright

· Bridle Construction – ¼” Meter with 9” phrases to minimize tear out, minimize twisting, and facilitate efficient and simple means of ganging multiple nets. Looped bridles for strength and ease of attachment.

· Seaming twine – 9 thread tarred/coated

· Phrase Length – All meshes and selvage hung on ½ basis

Numbers in each mesh size will be finalized at the end of each fishing season and updated each year the contract options are awarded. At the end of the fishing season, all nets used by the offeror that season will be examined by the Offeror and graded for condition according to whether they need to be replaced, restrung, or repaired or remain in new condition.

ITEMS 8a and 8b: Repaired to return previously fished nets to excellent fishing condition, as described above; price per net.

ITEM 9: Net boxes as described below; price per box.

Gill Net Box Requirements and Specifications

The net boxes will be, constructed of high-density polyethylene, with the following dimensions:

· Top: 36" x 24"

· Bottom: 28" x 16"

· Depth: 11"

CONTRACTOR CORE DATA:

Offeror’s Name:

Offeror’s Email:

Offeror’s Point of Contact:

Offeror’s Phone:

Offeror’s Address:

Offeror’s UEI:

Seed Task Order Price Schedule:

MEASURE

GILLNETTING AND TRAPNETTING BOATS AND CREWS

TRANSPORTATION

GILLNET CONSTRUCTION

GILLNET REPAIR

HEAVY DUTY NET BOXES

PRICE SCHEDULE NOTES:

1) Offerors shall provide pricing for all items and Years 1 through 5 in the Price Schedule. No offer will be considered for award if only part of the Schedule Items is provided. Failure to include an amount for any item will render the offer non-responsive.

2) Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management at the time of proposal submission to be considered for award.

3) All questions shall be submitted to Stacy_Vallie@nps.gov. Include “Solicitation #140P1423R0009 Questions” in the subject line.