PWS_Updated_11-29-23_Herbicide_Spraying_0004.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Vegetation and Weed Abatement Lake Berryessa

1. Introduction The Contractor shall provide the Lake Berryessa Field Office of the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), California-Great Basin Region, with vegetation and weed abatement services using approved Herbicide application. The weed abatement activities will occur primarily at Capell Cove boat launch, Knoxville Road, the field office (5520 Knoxville Road), Oak Shores, Pope Bridge. Smittle and Eticuera Recreation areas . The area in need of spraying is up to 10 miles of roadside.

2. Project Description This scope shall provide the framework for which the contractor shall perform herbicide (pre and post emergent) application activities on Reclamation land. All spraying will take place from a vehicle in order to perform the task with maximum efficiency.

Using best management practices for Herbicide spraying, vegetation control activities shall be performed two times per year, no more than 10 miles of roadside application, beginning when new growth begins in the winter months and ending in March; or as requested 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. The 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 herbicide application (pre and post emergent) to be used and estimated 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, Lake Berryessa Field Office shall be listed as additional insured on all professional liability insurance.

d. The Contractor shall provide the Bureau of Reclamation, Lake Berryessa Field 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, if needed and where where people are present, 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 prior to any herbicide activities. Signage shall be removed after application. The Signage wording shall be approved by Reclamation prior to posting.

g. Work hours for vegetation control activities shall be weekdays (Monday through Friday), 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

h. Schedule: Herbicide application shall be performed 2 times per year as requested by the COR. The contractor complete herbicide spraying activities between approximately December 15 to March 31 or as requested by the COR, Contracting Officer or other authorized BOR Representative as named by the Contracting Officer.

I. Project Location: Spraying activities shall occur on the side of Knoxville Road, beginning at the Olive Orchard Recreation area, specified parking pullouts on Knoxville Road and all road side areas in Capell Cove Launch, Oak shores Day use area, Smittle Day use area, Pope bridge parking lot, and Eticuera Recreation area. All roadside vegetation will also be sprayed at the Lake Berryessa Field office, located at 5520 Knoxville Road, Napa, Ca, 94558.

Please see attached photos of areas to be sprayed.

J. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

a. Inspections: The Government shall inspect the Contractor’s performance in all functional areas under this contract and shall reserve the right to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. Contractor services shall be inspected using the random sampling method, the planned sampling method and/or 100% inspection method. The Government reserves the right to change or alter the type of inspection plan at its discretion at any time.

b. Performance Based Plan:

1) Monitoring Performance: During the course of the evaluation period, the COR will track Contractor performance. Interim (mid-term) evaluations may be provided to identify strengths and weaknesses in the Contractor's performance during the period being evaluated. At the end of the period, the COR will assess the Contractor's performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and report to the Contracting Officer.

TASK DESCRIPTION WHAT WHO WHEN WHERE METHOD

of brown, dying vegetation and visually inspect.