A04_SOW_LAVO_Hazard_Trees_ML.pdf

SCOPE OF SERVICES

HAZARDOUS TREE MITIGATION

Solicitation #140P8425Q0022

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 within a two week time frame, completed no later than May 22, 2025.

PROJECT LOCATION:

The work locations for base project and bid options of this contract are located in multiple locations within Lassen Volcanic National Park (LAVO) Manzanita Lake Campground Area. The ML Campground is accessed from the side road off of Loomis Museum and the ML Visitor Center parking lots. These areas are accessed from heading into the park from Highway 89.

NPS CONTACTS: The following are National Park Service contacts for this scope of services.

• Jacob Edwards- Forester (530) 200-2903

• Jonathan LaPearl- Forestry Tech (530) 276-7957

• Tom Hall- Maintenance Mechanic (530) 200-4005

• Joe Pettegrew- Chief of Maintenance (530) 200-3065

PART 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Work identified in this contract shall include the felling of 84 select hazard trees and flushing cutting stumps to ground level to mitigate threats to park infrastructure, as well as hauling material away. Material in this sense will include logs, brush, chips, or any other debris stemming from the removal of the identified hazard trees. 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 ML Campground 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 are marked in the field and also listed in the attached bid schedule.

Specific trees identified by park staff for removal at both locations are marked with blue paint 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 in the bid schedule for removal. All material stemming from these removals will be hauled out of park by contractor. Material in this sense will include logs, brush, chips, or any other debris stemming from the removal of the identified hazard trees.

2. All trees are to be cut flush with the ground no higher than 4-6 inches above grade. If an issue arises which would require the stump be higher, coordinate with COR on approval.

3. No vehicle or heavy equipment use will be allowed off pavement without prior approval of the NPS COR. During any pre-bid site visit, offeror needs to identify where a mechanical lift may be required to travel off pavement to perform elevated work to fell the trees identified by the NPS, and request prior approval by the NPS COR.

4. 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.

5. Contractor must have spill protection and spill clean-up equipment on site.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. The contractor shall obtain all necessary permits for the work of this project.

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 4 - 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 http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/ 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 5 – 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 6 - SOIL/SITE DISTURBANCE

1. Contractor shall limit use of premises to areas within each area’s developed area, typically to paved surfaces. 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 7 - 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=

11. The contractor must keep a first aid kit that meets the OSHA requirements on site when cutting. (see Appendix B of the OSHA logging requirements). 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.

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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 ML Campground work location is the Shingletown Medical Center at 31292 Alpine Meadows Rd, Shingletown, CA 96088. 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 DI134 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.

PART 8 - CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

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

2. 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.

3. Trees Identified for Removal at Lassen Volcanic National Park ML Campground include:

Description Dbh (inches)

Height (feet) ID Number Location

Column1 Column2 Column3 Column4 Column5

Remove White Fir 9 20 Tree ID1 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 11 30 Tree ID2 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 12 35 Tree ID3 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 12 40 Tree ID4 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 12 50 Tree ID5

Lake

Remove White Fir 13 30 Tree ID6 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 13 45 Tree ID7 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 13 50 Tree ID8 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 13 65 Tree ID9 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 13 55 Tree ID10 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 14 45 Tree ID11 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 14 45 Tree ID12 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 14 50 Tree ID13 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 14 55 Tree ID14 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 14 50 Tree ID15 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 14 50 Tree ID16 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 15 50 Tree ID17 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 15 50 Tree ID18 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 15 35 Tree ID19 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 15 50 Tree ID20 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 15 50 Tree ID21 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 15 55 Tree ID22 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 16 35 Tree ID23 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 16 50 Tree ID24 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 16 50 Tree ID25 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 16 50 Tree ID26 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 16 50 Tree ID27

Remove White Fir 16 50 Tree ID28

Lake

Remove White Fir 16 55 Tree ID29 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 16 45 Tree ID30 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 16 60 Tree ID31 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 17 45 Tree ID32 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 17 45 Tree ID33 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 17 45 Tree ID34 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 17 65 Tree ID35 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 17 60 Tree ID36 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 17 50 Tree ID37 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 18 40 Tree ID38 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 18 50 Tree ID39 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 18 50 Tree ID40 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 18 50 Tree ID41 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 19 55 Tree ID42 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 19 55 Tree ID43 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 19 60 Tree ID44 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 19 65 Tree ID45 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 20 55 Tree ID46 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 20 60 Tree ID47 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 21 55 Tree ID48 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 22 60 Tree ID49 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 22 70 Tree ID50 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 22 40 Tree ID51

Remove White Fir 22 65 Tree ID52

Lake

Remove White Fir 22 65 Tree ID53 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 23 40 Tree ID54 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 23 55 Tree ID55 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 23 70 Tree ID56 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 23 40 Tree ID57 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 23 23 Tree ID58 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 23 60 Tree ID59 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 23 55 Tree ID60 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 24 40 Tree ID61 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 24 50 Tree ID62 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 24 50 Tree ID63 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 24 65 Tree ID64 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 24 65 Tree ID65 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 25 60 Tree ID66 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 25 65 Tree ID67 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 26 75 Tree ID68 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 26 65 Tree ID69 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 29 65 Tree ID70 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 31 70 Tree ID71 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 31 70 Tree ID72 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 32 100 Tree ID73 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 33 80 Tree ID74 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 33 70 Tree ID75

Remove White Fir 36 70 Tree ID76

Lake

Remove White Fir 36 70 Tree ID77 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 37 80 Tree ID78 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 40 80 Tree ID79 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 40 80 Tree ID80 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 41 41 Tree ID81 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 42 100 Tree ID82 Manzanita Lake

Remove Ponderosa Pine 42 80 Tree ID83 Manzanita Lake

Remove White Fir 54 100 Tree ID84