Weed Abatement PWS - DRAFT_ Sources Sought_1.docx

Statement of Work Vegetation and Weed Abatement Central California Area Office

1. Introduction The Contractor shall provide the Central California Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation, California-Great Basin Region (Reclamation) with vegetation and weed abatement services using hand or mechanical methods as part of its weed abatement program. Herbicides shall not be used for this weed abatement. The weed abatement activities will occur along the Folsom South Canal (Canal). The Canal is an approximately 26.6-mile-long canal with an adjacent maintenance road, roadside ditch and appurtenant structures.

2. Project Description This scope shall provide the framework for which the contractor shall perform weed abatement activities along the Canal. The contractor shall use mechanical methods to adjacent to the maintenance roads (east and west) of the Canal, the roadside ditch, over the Canal siphons and along the Canal fence. Weed control activities shall be performed three times per year, beginning in the months of March, June and September; or as approved by the COR.

3. Scope of Work and Approach The Contractor must abide by all local, state and Federal regulations relative to the work being performed. Contractor shall be responsible for all fees, fines and penalties assessed for failure to comply with pertinent laws and regulations.

a. All work will be performed by a contractor licensed and permitted by the State of California, as required.

b. The Contractor shall provide a job plan detailing planned activities and a work schedule. The job plan shall identify methods of weed removal to be used and proposed start dates.

c. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance for the performance of the requested activities including but not limited to vehicle, workers compensation, and professional liability. Professional liability insurance shall have a minimum of $1 million per occurrence. The Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office shall be listed as additional insured on all professional liability insurance.

d. The Contractor shall provide the Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office a hold harmless agreement for all actions resulting from their work activities.

e. The Contractor shall submit a hazard analysis prior to commencing work. Hazard analysis shall identify all possible hazards and provide actions for preventing or mitigating them should they occur. Hazard Analysis shall include location and route to nearest hospital, name and telephone number of company physician, telephone number for ambulance, police and fire departments having jurisdiction.

f. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall provide a traffic control plan identifying signage that will be used at the entrance of the maintenance roads. Signage shall be placed along road edges and at gates least 2 days prior to any vegetation control activities. Signage shall be removed no later than 2 days after work is performed on an area. Signage wording shall be approved by Reclamation prior to posting.

g. The contractor shall provide a fire protection plan identifying measures taken to prevent fires from starting and methods of fire containment if a fire starts. The fire protection plan shall be approved by Reclamation prior to abatement activities.

h. Target weed pests include, but are not limited to: Fox Tail, Wild Oats, Rye Grasses, Blue Grasses, Star Thistle, Italian Thistle, Bull Thistle, Nodding Stipa, Filaree, Poison Oak, Chamise, Buck Brush, Coyote Brush, Mare’s Tail, and Toyon.

i. Work hours for weed abatement activities shall be weekdays (Monday through Friday), 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

j. Schedule: Weed Abatement shall be performed three times per year. The contractor shall begin abatement activities between the dates listed below or as approved by the COR. The contractor shall have 30 days to complete abatement activities from their approved start date.

Phase 1: March 15 and March 30 Phase 2: June 15 and June 30 Phase 3: September 15 and September 30

k. Project Location: Vegetation and weed abatement activities shall occur along the full length of the Canal, beginning at the headworks, which are located in the same complex as the Lake Natomas Aquatic Center, 1901 Hazel Ave, Gold River, CA 95670. The terminus of the Canal is approximately 1.5 miles south of the Twin Cities Road (California Highway 104). See attached exhibits for extents of project.

Coordinates are listed below:

Headworks: 38.633821, -121.218876 Terminus: 38.309267, -121.187500

l. Vegetation requirements: The contactor shall cut or mow vegetation to 0.5-inches or less at the following locations:

i. Between the top of the canal slope and the edge of the roadway (approximately 5-feet)

ii. In cut sections: The roadside ditch and 5-feet beyond the roadside ditch on the cut section side.

iii. In fill sections: 5-feet above and 5-feet beyond the toe of the embankment.

iv. A 10-foot wide path as the Canal sections transition from a cut-section to a fill-section and a fill-section to a cut-section.

v. Around the fence and gates at all entrance gates.

vi. Around all turnouts, valves and other appurtenant structures along the Canal.

vii. Above all siphons (5) for the full width of the Canal and 5-feet beyond.

viii. At all Bridge/Gate fences.

ix. Around all buildings at a 5-foot offset of the building.

Administrative Contact: Ed Roza, Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, (916) 537-7230.