Attachment_1_Scope_of_Work.docx

RFQ 140P5419Q0006Tree Removal

Biscayne National Park Homestead, FL. (Miami/Dade County) Elliott Key Island

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Spite Highway/Loop Trail Tree Trimming/Trail Clearing, Elliott Key

DATED:

2-15-19

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

SOW Format

1. Background

2. Objectives

3. Place of performance

4. Period of performance

5. Scope

6. Tasks

7. Deliverables

8. Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

9. Safety

10. Security Considerations

11. Travel

12. Special Material Requirements

13. Other Unique Requirements and Considerations

14. Quality Assurance Requirement

1. Background Provide tree trimming/clearing services on approximately seven miles of trails (Spite Highway and Loop Trail) on Elliott Key. Trail is impassable due to Hurricane Irma damage.

2. Objectives:

To open up trails, remove downed trees and foliage on Elliott Key’s Spite Highway and Loop Trail to enable visitors to tour/ utilize the historic trail.

3. Place of Performance:

List all buildings applicable to the project. Include street address and permitted work hours. Example:

Biscayne National Park Elliott Key Island Street Address: 9700 SW 328th St Homestead Fl. 33033 Permitted Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm

4. Period of Performance:

All tasks and deliverables for this contract must be completed within 90 days after Notice to Proceed. Days listed herein refer to calendar days. Park does not allow any holiday work or weekend work for contract jobs.

5. Scope:

The project consists of cutting/trimming and chipping approximately seven miles of hiking trail on Elliott Key’s Spite Highway and Loop Trail. The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, labor, supervision, and support to perform the tree trimming services. The contractor shall have an on-site superintendent/foreman present at all times.

6. Tasks:

Under this contract, the contractor shall complete the following tasks and requirements:

· Cut, trim and clear all under growth vegetation, bushes, thorn bushes, poisonwood, and downed trees no more than 6 to 8 inches in diameter, approximately 20 to 30 downed trees on Elliott Key’s Spite Highway and Loop trails.

· Provide chipper and chip all cut/removed material. Chipped material can be blown three feet and no more than three inches of material in depth into areas adjacent to trail.

· Identify and proper removal of all poisonwood that is on the trail. Proper equipment is to be worn for the removal of poisonwood which consist of long sleeve shirts, long pants, gloves, safety glasses, and gloves. After removal of the poisonwood, proper disposal of safety equipment needs to be done so the oil from the poisonwood does not contact the skin.

· All trails must be passable with UTV sized vehicle that is five to six feet wide upon completion.

· Clean job-site of all debris at the end of each workday and ensure that all work is performed in a professional manner.

7. Deliverables:

· Provide safety plan as identified in Section 9.

· Certified arborist license.

· Spill plan for equipment used.

· Submit copy of company’s Experienced Modified Rate (EMR) from insurance company

8. GovernmeNT Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI):

N/A

9. SAFETY:

This contractor is to follow at a minimum all OSHA rules and procedures and will submit a site safety plan addressing the minimum, employee & visitor safety, signage, equipment, traffic safety (if warranted), and emergency rescue operations. Contractor will provide a spill plan for all equipment used on job; to include trucks, chippers, chain saw, gas, diesel fuel, and any other equipment that would be considered a spill hazard.

10. Security:

N/A.

11. Travel:

Park will provide a 45’ foot Landing craft vessel or any other comparable vessel for personnel, tools and equipment to and from Elliott Key. Contractor shall be responsible for all travel related expenses for this project, including mobilization of equipment, tools, materials, manpower, lodging, meals, and per diem.

12. Special Material Requirements:

N/A.

13. Other Unique Requirements:

N/A

14. Quality ASSURANCE Requirement:

The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the statement of work. All new equipment must conform to the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines for installation.

While performing work, the contractor shall comply with the latest applicable versions of the following:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements https://www.osha.com/

Additional Requirements:

· All affected areas must be restored to their original condition from before the work began. Any damages will be fixed and repaired at no cost to the government.

· All new equipment used on job must conform to the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines. This includes the safety procedures with equipment.

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