Att_8_SOW_rev_1_0001.pdf

LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

PERFORM HAZARD TREE MITIGATION AT HEADQUARTERS

and SOUTHWEST DEVELOPED AREAS

PMIS NO. 330645

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Revised July 26, 2023

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PACIFIC WEST REGION

SCOPE OF SERVICES

HAZARDOUS TREE MITIGATION

SCOPE: In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the offeror shall perform the work as described below.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work of this scope of services shall be performed approximately August 21, 2023 through September 22, 2023.

PROJECT LOCATIONS:

The work locations for base project and bid options of this contract are located in multiple locations within Lassen Volcanic National Park (LAVO) Headquarters Area and Southwest Water Tank. The HQ area is located 30 miles East of Red Bluff, CA. along Hwy. 36, and 25 West of Chester, CA. The Southwest Water Tank location is 6 miles north of the Hwy. 36/89 intersection east of Mineral, CA. Lodging, gasoline, repair services and food are available near both work locations.

PART 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Work identified in this contract shall include felling select hazard trees to mitigate threats to park infrastructure. The trees identified for removal are in poor health and are in close proximity to park infrastructure such as buildings, fire hydrants, street lighting, historic stone ditches and water tanks.

All trees proposed for removal at Headquarters are growing within the Lassen Volcanic National Park (LAVO) Headquarters Historic District, a culturally significant landscape protected by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1968. As such, offeror needs to include in their pricing the high level of protection of the natural and cultural resources in the area that will be required by the National Park Service (NPS). For instance, any vehicle access off pavement will need to be approved ahead of time, and carefully monitored by park staff.

Specific trees identified by park staff for removal at both locations are numbered in the field and correlate with the list in the attached bid schedule.

PART 2 - SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

All work produced under this scope of services shall be performed under the direct supervision of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist contractor/company. The offeror shall provide all of the personnel, equipment, and services required to perform the following tasks:

1. Fell and flush cut trees identified for removal in the bid schedule and attached map. At the

Headquarters location, the offeror shall be responsible for cutting all limbs off of tree trunks and then cutting the trunk sections into 12’ lengths. All detritus shall be left in place for future removal by the NPS.

2. At the Southwest Water tank location, offeror shall fell and flush cut trees identified in the bid schedule for removal. At this location, it shall be the responsibility of the offeror to remove the trees, branches, and all detritus to a location off of NPS lands.

3. No vehicle or heavy equipment use will be allowed off pavement without prior approval of the NPS COR at the Headquarters location. Before starting work, offeror needs to identify where a mechanical lift may be required to travel off pavement to perform elevated work, and request prior approval by the NPS COR.

4. Vehicle or heavy equipment use will be allowed off pavement at the Southwest Tank location with prior approval of the NPS COR. Ground surfaces disturbed during the tree removal shall be re-contoured to match contours and surfaces prior to the start of the work.

5. Saw gas must be properly stored in an approved “safety can” without damage. Cans should no more than 5.3 gallons and have a fully functional lid or spout cover that is designed to relieve internal pressures if subjected to fire. Leaky cans or cans without lids must be removed from the project and the park. Fuel should not be left on site overnight.

6. Contractor must be trained in and have spill protection and spill clean-up equipment on site.

7. Contractor can only work weekdays during the normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. No work shall be performed beyond normal working hours, on weekends or federal holidays without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

8. Keep driveways, roads, and parking areas clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

9. Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted.

10. The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the project area, all equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

11. To prevent accidental fire starts saws must be equipped with spark arrestors. In addition, the following equipment must be within 100 yards of cutting operations when the fire danger is moderate or greater: 1 round point shovel greater than 48” long, 1 Pulaski (or 1 hoe and 1 axe), 10 gallons of water. Any accidental fire starts should be reported immediately. Should the fire exceed the size of a campfire and threaten workers safety they should depart the area.

12. Smoking is prohibited except in developed recreation sites, vehicles, or while seated in an area of at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

13. The building of camp, lunch, warming, and other fires within National Park Service property is prohibited

14. If any artifacts or human remains are exposed during contract operations, they shall be left in place and the Contractor must immediately notify the COR or contact the Park Cultural Resources Specialist.

15. All conduct outside of the specified work is subject to park rules and regulations concerning:

littering, wildlife harassment, collecting, resource damage and other topics as specified for the NPS in the Code of Federal Regulations title 36 can be found at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/

PART 3 - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

1. The contractor shall designate one employee as a watchman for the work zone whose sole duty shall be to warn and advise the public of any hazards present in the area as a result of this contract. During sawing operations, this person must monitor for and keep all visiting public at least 100 feet away from all felling operations.

2. After award and prior to the start of operations, contractor shall provide for COR approval a schedule of work that, to the extent possible, details how long the contractor will be performing tree felling at each work area.

PART 4 – TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. Contractor shall, at all times, conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to residents and park staff at the Headquarters area. Area closures may be permitted, when requested by the offeror with 3 days advanced notice, and upon specific approval of the Contracting Officer. The COR will work with the contractor to institute closures in advance if approved.

PART 5 - SOIL/SITE DISTURBANCE

1. Contractor shall limit use of premises to areas within each work area. Do not disturb portions of project sites beyond these areas without prior approval by the COR. Confine storage of equipment to paved areas within developed areas or as otherwise approved by the COR.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones and prevent damage to natural surroundings. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants not part of the hazard assessment without prior approval. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees that are not being treated as part of this contract. Restore damaged areas, including damaged fire hydrants, street lighting poles, buildings or manicured grounds at no additional expense to the Government.

3. Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent.

A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

PART 6 - SAFETY MEASURES/LIMITATIONS

A. Successful bidder must submit a safety plan to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to activity (cutting, piling, traffic control, etc.) and cutting unit (if necessary).

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

7. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

8. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

9. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

10. Contractor shall meet requirements of OSHA regulations for tree removal operations during operations. All employees must have adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to; hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, sturdy footwear, and gloves. When running a chainsaw or adjacent to a running saw chaps must be worn. Chaps must be free of saw cuts and other significant damage. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual. Regulations for tree removal operations can be found at http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9

11. The contractor must keep a first aid kit that meets the OSHA requirements on site when cutting. The contractor must have at least one First Aid certified employee on site during cutting operations. Employee must carry written certification showing currency.

12. The contractor must maintain the ability to contact 911 or a LAVO emergency medical technician within 5 minutes in case of emergency. Cell phone coverage is limited in some work areas. Radio frequencies for LAVO staff and staff cell phone numbers will be provided upon request.

13. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site. The nearest known emergency medical facility for the LAVO HQ work location is the Seneca Medical Center, 130 Brentwood Dr., Chester, CA. 96020. The contractor should become familiar with this facilities location and capacity and make this information known to all employees working on the project prior to starting work. In an emergency, call 911.

14. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident.

Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer a DI-134 form, which may be obtained from Contracting Officer.

15. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

16. Attendance at a pre-bid site visit to be scheduled by the Contracting Officer is strongly encouraged.

17. Progress payments to the contractor will be made based on itemized invoices submitted to the Contracting Officer. Invoices shall include a description of the work, percentage completed, and cost to date for each item of service performed. The total progress payments shall not exceed ninety (90%) percent of the total contract amount as stated herein.

PART 7 - CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Trees Identified for Removal at Lassen Volcanic National Park HQ include:

TREE

NUMBER

SPECIES LONGITUDE LATITUDE DBH

HEIGHT in Feet

226 Ponderosa Pine -121.6098023 40.34579813 50 180

227 Ponderosa Pine -121.6095829 40.34558829 56 170

2429 Ponderosa Pine -121.6126451 40.34612055 45 185

2477 Ponderosa Pine -121.6079167 40.34702767 14 50

2528 White Fir -121.6121887 40.34655651 21 80

2974 Red Fir -121.6103872 40.34598534 25 96

2991 Red Fir -121.6115189 40.3482151 22 89

2992 Red Fir -121.6118116 40.34772313 30 130

2993 Red Fir -121.6118577 40.34776873 26 113

2995 Jeffrey Pine -121.6122906 40.34617936 29 122

3016 Red Fir -121.6117307 40.34707352 19 85

3017 Red Fir -121.6122576 40.34779154 28 116

3019 Red Fir -121.6108034 40.34808038 32 122 3023 Incense Cedar -121.6077467 40.3467644 23 88

3024 Incense Cedar -121.6089689 40.34727433 8 25

3025 Incense Cedar -121.6088976 40.34725686 10 25

3027 White Fir -121.6116233 40.34799816 17 93

3028 Ponderosa Pine -121.6121485 40.34639994 21 30

3029 White Fir -121.6082952 40.34519053 22 90

3166 Ponderosa Pine -121.6128081 40.3461671 18 68 3170 Incense Cedar -121.6123936 40.34799028 28 89

3171 Jeffrey Pine -121.6094968 40.34823522 12 49

2994 Ponderosa Pine -121.6095144 40.3462468 26 60

3364 Jeffrey Pine -121.610316 40.34617277 35 35

3366 White Fir -121.6123588 40.34692713 31 90

3367 White Fir -121.6121115 40.34789951 19 63

3368 White Fir -121.6117306 40.34811153 45 72

3369 White Fir -121.6115223 40.34797205 22 87 3370 White Fir -121.6114817 40.34782446 29 94

3371 Incense Cedar -121.6091474 40.34778571 24 66

3372 Incense Cedar -121.6092165 40.34739841 29 66

3373 Incense Cedar -121.6091849 40.34768697 21 54

3374 Incense Cedar -121.6089055 40.3473591 16 58

3621 Incense Cedar -121.6114594 40.34696657 33 108

3639 White Fir -121.6065735 40.34621286 22 103 3640 Incense Cedar -121.6074185 40.34636561 16 50

3641 Incense Cedar -121.6081759 40.34682139 24 61

3642 Incense Cedar -121.6081473 40.34689608 22 72

3650 White Fir -121.6116345 40.34803604 38 75

3651 White Fir -121.6111766 40.34824256 25 75

3652 White Fir -121.6110976 40.34768473 18 70

3653 Incense Cedar -121.6091581 40.34784126 26 75 3654 Incense Cedar -121.6091032 40.34777103 24 70

3655 Incense Cedar -121.6068475 40.34663601 18 45

3656 Incense Cedar -121.6067938 40.34666175 19 60

3657 Ponderosa Pine -121.6065043 40.34619152 17 70

3658 Ponderosa Pine -121.6064952 40.34615717 20 65

3659 Incense Cedar -121.6064552 40.34620481 16 55

3660 Ponderosa Pine -121.6064211 40.34615115 14 60

3661 Incense Cedar -121.6075879 40.34637655 30 72

3662 White Fir -121.6074062 40.34547784 42 120

3663 White Fir -121.6074102 40.34549916 24 105

3665 Ponderosa Pine -121.6077373 40.34514115 28 88

3666 Ponderosa Pine -121.6094237 40.34576982 47 100

3667 Ponderosa Pine -121.6093471 40.34571145 19 72

3668 Ponderosa Pine -121.6093594 40.34570249 18 69

3669 White Fir -121.6104414 40.34584277 29 85

3670 White Fir -121.6112654 40.3458053 21 80

3671 White Fir -121.6115134 40.34584353 17 67

3672 White Fir -121.6115288 40.34588189 16 71

3673 White Fir -121.6115599 40.34594861 20 68

3674 Ponderosa Pine -121.611452 40.34595356 18 63

3675 Ponderosa Pine -121.6115288 40.34588189 13 58

3676 Ponderosa Pine -121.6115926 40.34589799 26 77

3677 Incense Cedar -121.6125288 40.3472805 18 70

3678 White Fir -121.6120938 40.34716766 29 82

3679 White Fir -121.612024 40.34714466 24 67

3680 White Fir -121.6112984 40.34659923 21 47

3681 White Fir -121.6103083 40.34685199 23 74

3682 Incense Cedar -121.6102814 40.34689741 22 68

2996 Incense Cedar -121.6100439 40.34691551 14 42

3683 Incense Cedar -121.609249 40.34738366 24 64

2997 Incense Cedar -121.610074 40.34660968 25 70

3684 Incense Cedar -121.6091645 40.34739128 28 71

3685 White Fir -121.6092877 40.34737173 16 57

Aerial map of hazard trees at Lassen Volcanic National Park Headquarters (also provided as a separate attachment)

B. Trees Identified for Removal at Lassen Volcanic National Park SW Area include:

TREE

NUMBER

LONGITUDE LATITUDE DBH

HEIGHT in Feet

3687 -121.53621 40.43700246 45 120 3688 -121.5359503 40.43714714 30 100 3689 -121.5358198 40.43696507 38 110

Aerial map of hazard trees at Lassen Volcanic National Park Southwest (also provided as a separate attachment)