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This performance work statement describes farming and irrigation services required at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Unit 1 in Arizona. The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to prepare fields, perform irrigation 12 times per year, conduct conservation area inspections and maintenance including of irrigation systems, and implement farming practices such as field preparation, grubbing, cover crops, and furrowing. The contractor must also manage the conservation area and provide monthly progress reports utilizing ArcGIS QuickCapture. The base contract term is one year with one option year. The solicitation number is 140R3024R0002 and proposals are due by January 2024, with work anticipated to begin that same month. The contractor will be evaluated on performance requirements such as timely irrigation, system maintenance, and meeting farming standards.
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Solicitation No. 140R3024R0002 Attachment 1
Performance Work Statement (PWS) Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Unit 1
Farming and Irrigation Services
1 Scope
1.1 Objective
The objective of this contract is to acquire Contractor services to support restoration activities including farming and irrigation at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Unit #1 Conservation Area (Cibola NWR Unit #1).
The purpose of this contract will be to perform farming services related to preparing areas for planting, management of desired land cover types, crop maintenance, and irrigation services on approximately 2,150 acres within Cibola NWR Unit #1. Similar services on other Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) conservation areas employing standard farming practices in conjunction with the creation and maintenance of desired land cover types have been successful.
The high-level objectives of this contract include:
• Preparation of fields by use of machinery and farming equipment
• Irrigation
• Repairs and maintenance of irrigation structures, fields, and dirt roads
• Site Maintenance
The performance standards, acceptable quality level (AQL) and deliverables associated with the objectives are detailed in table 2.
1.2 Location and Project Background
The Cibola NWR Unit #1 is located within the Cibola NWR, in Cibola, Arizona. It is within the historic floodplain of the lower Colorado River and between river miles 97 and 99 (Exhibit A).
The lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) is a partnership of Federal and non-Federal stakeholders responding to the need to balance the use of lower Colorado River (LCR) water resources and the conservation of native species and their habitats in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. This is a long-term (50-year) plan to conserve at least 27 species along the LCR from Lake Mead to the Southerly International Boundary with Mexico through the implementation of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Most LCR MSCP covered species are State and/or Federally listed special status species as well. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is responsible for implementing the LCR MSCP over the 50-year term of the program. A Steering Committee, consisting of 57 entities, provides input and oversight to support LCR MSCP implementation.
The Cibola NWR Unit #1 is on land owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Cibola National Wildlife Refuge within the floodplain of the lower Colorado River, just south of Cibola, Arizona.
The refuge consists of approximately 17,000 acres of diverse species habitat in Arizona and California. The refuge encompasses both the historic river channel as well as a channelized portion of the river constructed in the late 1960’s. The USFWS and Reclamation have similar goals for creating land cover types for the benefit of Federally listed and LCR MSCP covered species throughout the life of the 50-year program.
Initially the Cibola NWR Unit #1 included 950 acres; however, in 2018 the conservation area was expanded to include an additional 1,200 acres of historically farmed land within the refuge, south of the original conservation area (Exhibit B). A proposed schedule for conversion of farmland for the creation of land cover types has been developed and agreed to by Reclamation and USFWS for the original 950 acres. A new restoration development and monitoring plan is in process for the expansion area. This performance work statement (PWS) is for farming services to support LCR MSCP goals for riparian habitat restoration at Cibola NWR Unit #1 on approximately 2,150 acres, however work on the expansion area may not be implemented for a few years. It is anticipated that the land preparation and irrigation infrastructure construction on the expansion area will be completed by Reclamation and these activities will not be included in this contract.
1.3 Period of Performance
Resultant award will be a base year + 1 option year contract. Performance is anticipated to begin on January 1, 2024 and run through December 31, 2025.
2 Tasks
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, certificates, tools, and materials to accomplish the services to be performed within this performance work statement. The contractor shall assure no equipment is left or stored on site without prior approval from the landowner and Reclamation. Equipment needs to be readily available for deployment to the site with a response time of 24 hours in the event of emergencies related to water delivery or site management.
The contractor shall collect data according to the work tasks below utilizing ArcGIS QuickCapture software (or similar application specified by Reclamation) and Reclamation provided Mobile Electronic Field Forms (MEFFs) in ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation). ArcGIS QuickCapture is a mobile application that operates on both iOS and Android devices. ArcGIS QuickCapture allows for the efficient collection of field data using a simplified interface suitable for field work. Data shall be collected on a mobile device furnished by the contractor with GPS capabilities and the minimum requirements listed below. The device shall be connected to the internet and synced with Esri servers while in the field if internet connection is available or at the end of each workday where data was collected. ArcGIS QuickCapture requires an Esri ArcGIS Online account which will be provided by Reclamation. A Data Use Agreement (provided by Reclamation) will need to be submitted for each user that will be collecting field data with ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation).
Minimum requirements for data collection devices:
Apple Device: iOS 13 or later (64 bit)
Android Device: Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later (ARMv7 32 bit and ARMv8 64 bit)
2.1 Task 1: Irrigation
The Contractor shall irrigate managed habitat a minimum of 12 times per year, at a schedule provided to the contractor at the beginning of each contract year. The schedule provided is a suggested schedule. Soil, climatic conditions and vegetation needs may dictate either increasing or decreasing the frequency of irrigation to meet habitat requirements and species needs. Adjustments to the irrigation schedule will be implemented after review of site conditions by Reclamation or Reclamation and the Contractor.
The contractor shall irrigate in a manner to promote efficient water use. Water must reach the opposite end of the field from the field port (slide gate) with sufficient irrigation coverage to result in healthy tree appearance while avoiding excessive irrigation. Contractor shall take all necessary actions to avoid damaging roads from excessive irrigation.
2.1.1 Follow irrigation schedule provided by Reclamation
Contractor shall notify Reclamation within 24 hours of any changes to the irrigation schedule. Changes may be made to accommodate outages, prevent washouts to roads if the borders cannot be secured, or unforeseen circumstances that can result in an unsafe environment.
2.1.2 Irrigation Data Collection
Contractor will utilize ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation) during every irrigation cycle to:
Record the start and end times of pump use, beginning and ending flow totalizer measurement, and any issues encountered.
Inspect the pump and record any issues prior to each use. Issues shall be relayed to the COR by phone or email within 24 hours.
Record which fields were irrigated, the start/end times of irrigation for each field, and any problems with irrigation encountered. Exhibit B shows a map of currently irrigated fields. An updated map with associated numbering system will be provided to the contractor upon award and upon addition to the fields to be managed.
2.2 Task 2: Conservation Area Inspection and Maintenance
2.2.1 Irrigation Systems
Upon award, contractor shall inspect the irrigation conveyance system and document all pre-existing damage. The contractor shall inspect the canals feeding the conservation area prior to an irrigation cycle and ensure the irrigation system is in good working condition. Canal repair materials shall be bio-based if possible. A list of bio-based product categories can be found at https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml and a searchable bio-based product database can be found at https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml.
The contractor shall utilize ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation) while inspecting canals to log and photograph any significant irrigation conveyance system damage as well as any repairs made to those structures. The contractor shall supply parts and services for repairs in the irrigation conveyance system. Reclamation shall be notified within 24 hours of repairs needed that are not included in general maintenance.
For new damage occurring after the above-mentioned initial inspection, the following parameters shall be adhered to:
2.2.1.1 Irrigation canal cracks cannot exceed a width of 0.25 inches and cannot exceed half the length of the panel
2.2.1.2 Buckling is not to exceed 1.0 inch from the adjacent panel or general alignment
2.2.1.3 Erosion (loss of soil adjacent to canal) is not to exceed 1.0 inch in depth, 1.0 inch protrusion from canal and 6.0 inches longitudinal to canal panel.
2.2.1.4 Trees and shrubs were planted a minimum of 25 feet from the irrigation canals creating a zone free of vegetation (excluding grasses). The contractor is responsible for keeping trees and shrubs from compromising the integrity of the lateral canals. Clear and dispose of vegetation within 25 feet of canal border at a minimum of two times per year.
2.2.1.5 Irrigation canal (jack) gates and slide gates must be able to open 90% or more and have no visible holes.
2.2.1.6 Field ports (slide gates) are able to open 90% or more and have no visible holes.
2.2.1.7 Canals shall be clear of debris and vegetation prior to charging with water.
2.2.2 Site Maintenance
Erosion and the presence of nuisance mammals, such as gophers, weaken field borders, resulting in irrigation water exiting the fields onto the roads. The contractor is responsible for monitoring the field borders during irrigation and securing the border where water is exiting the field. The irrigator shall have the knowledge and experience necessary to accomplish these tasks.
2.2.2.1 The contractor shall assure no equipment is left stored on the conservation area without prior approval from Reclamation.
2.2.2.2 The contractor shall utilize water trucks for dust control in accordance with local air quality standards or “as needed” depending on activity levels. Dust control is generally needed during planting or when construction is occurring as a result of increased traffic.
2.2.2.3 The contractor shall keep roads clear of vegetation. The roads shall have a clearance width of 20 feet and a vertical clearance height of 14 feet.
2.2.2.4 The contractor shall be responsible to maintain the interior roads of the conservation area. Roads shall be maintained at a level to accommodate a 4-wheel drive truck to allow access to the canals.
2.2.2.5 The contractor shall perform minor repairs on an “as needed” basis to ensure good drivable condition at all times. Repairs will be made upon request by Reclamation or when the contractor perceives a hazard to public safety and for any damage to the road surface less than 50 square feet and 18.0 inches in depth. The contractor shall make repairs within 3 days of contractor observing or being notified of damage. Washouts that exceed 50 square feet and 18.0 inches in depth shall be repaired by Reclamation. The contractor shall immediately set out caution cones to redirect traffic away from the damaged area, then notify Reclamation within 24 hours of observed damage or washout.
2.2.2.6 Clearance of vegetation adjacent to irrigation ditches will be performed twice per year to maintain the integrity of the ditch.
2.2.2.7 Contractor shall inspect and repair field borders and berms quarterly.
2.3 Task 3: Farming Practices
2.3.1 Field Preparation
The Contractor shall prepare native ground and existing agriculture land for mass transplanting of desired land cover types. This may include disking, plowing, creating borders, chisel plowing, laser leveling, and any other standard farming practice needed to meet the requirements for planting and growing of trees and shrubs. The Contractor shall utilize machinery to excavate and/or contour areas according to planting designs. This may also include applying soil amendments or fertilizers. Safety data sheets will be provided for any chemicals utilized and Reclamation will be notified 10 days prior to chemical application.
2.3.2 Grubbing
The requirements for the ground preparation for mass planting include grubbing to a target depth of 18 inches and 50% field capacity for moisture. For grubbing depth, three random measurements will be taken from each field. There will be a minimum distance of 25 feet between measurements. For capacity for moisture, three random measurements will be taken from each field with a hand-held soil moisture sensor 3 days post-irrigation.
2.3.3 Cover Crop
The contractor shall manage cover crops on fields slated for future restoration planting. The contractor shall purchase and plant cover crop(s) following the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cover crop recommendations. Seed shall be approved by Reclamation prior to purchasing and planting. The contractor shall coordinate with Reclamation to determine cover crop and planting density of seed.
2.3.4 Furrows
The Contractor shall create furrows based on Reclamation’s furnished planting design. Furrows will be 2-3 feet deep and 3-4 feet wide in trenches 20-50 feet apart. Furrow trenches/rows will have mild sinuosity and will not be straight.
2.3.5 Agricultural Preparation
The contractor shall harvest the cover crop no more than 3 months prior to planting per Reclamation guidance. Contractor shall disk field to an unconsolidated state 6.0 inches or greater in depth. Take three random measurements from each field, minimum distance apart shall not be less than 25 feet.
2.4 Task 4: Management
2.4.1 Contract Kick-off meeting
The contractor shall schedule and attend a project kickoff meeting to be held on site within the 30-day period following the date of award.
2.4.2 Meetings
Site visits will be held between Reclamation and the contractor on a monthly basis at a minimum.
Additional site visits may be scheduled on an “as needed” basis. Site visits may include inspection of the pumps, canals, and irrigation control structures. If a site visit cannot be accommodated, a conference call may be scheduled in place of the site visit.
2.4.3 Progress reports
A monthly progress report is required. At a minimum, the progress report shall include:
• Contract Number
• Project Name
• Reporting Period
• Significant damage to canals and irrigation structures, or other issues noted while irrigating, including the location of the issue and associated pictures.
• Maintenance/Repairs completed during the reporting period, including the name of the canal, a GPS location of the repairs and associated pictures.
• Proposed activities during the next reporting period, including which fields will be irrigated in the following month.
• Problems or constraints encountered
• Schedule changes
• Chemical applications.
2.4.4 Invoicing
Contractor shall submit itemized billing reflecting the schedule line items and may be submitted on a monthly or quarterly basis. A preliminary copy of the monthly invoice shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist and the COR for review prior to uploading to the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) before processing.
2.4.4.1 The contractor will be reimbursed for the cost of fertilizer, herbicide and pesticides purchased for use under this contract. The contractor’s original invoices for these purchases under this contract are to be submitted along with the contractor’s itemized invoice. Profit may not be applied on reimbursable items. Fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticides that may be purchased in each performance year are subject to a ceiling cap. Please see Solicitation Section XX – Schedule of Services / Supplies for information on the ceiling prices established for this acquisition.
2.4.5 Quality Control
The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure nonrecurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that their work complies with the requirement of the contract.
2.4.6 Quality Assurance Plan
Reclamation will evaluate the contractor’s performance of the work requirements. For each of the required services listed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), Reclamation intends to follow, but is not limited to, the surveillance methods listed in the PRS. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. Government surveillance of required services not specifically listed in the PRS (provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of the work. The contractor is required to submit a quality assurance plan that clearly demonstrates what steps and/or measures will be taken to assure compliance with all the Performance Work Statement’s requirements.
2.4.7 Contractor Safety Plan
A complete Safety Plan shall be submitted to Reclamation after award (see Table 4. Schedule of Deliverables) with updates submitted as needed. It will be reviewed by the COR and Reclamation’s Safety Officer and returned with comments for revisions. A revised, Final Safety Plan shall be re-submitted and approved by Reclamation prior to field work. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and standards as well as the “Bureau of Reclamation Manual Reclamation Safety and Health Standards” (RSHS), 2009 Edition. The Contractor shall plan to download or view the electronic version of the RSHS manual at no charge from the Lower Colorado Region’s web site at:
https://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html.
The safety plan shall be updated as new risks are identified and if new survey locations are added. It shall include all hazards involved in implementing work described in the contract. The plan shall include a standard operating procedure and hazard analysis that breaks down each activity into specific, basic steps.
The hazard analysis shall define the hazards associated with each basic step and proposed method(s) for eliminating or minimizing the hazard. Reclamation’s Job Hazard Analysis for surveys is included in the as an example (Attachment 5). In addition, the safety plan shall outline employee training requirements, personal protective equipment requirements (safety glasses, snake gaiters, etc.), and a safety meeting schedule. Hospital/ emergency medical facility locations, phone numbers, etc. for the area shall be provided to all employees and a copy shall be kept in all vehicles. The contractor shall report all accidents and injuries to the COR within three (3) business days.
2.4.8 Liability Insurance
The contractor shall maintain liability insurance through the entire performance period. Contractor shall submit copies of their liability insurance prior to the commencement of services to the Contracting Officer (CO), and shall submit annual evidence of renewal.
3 Deliverables
The contractor shall perform all work required for furnishing deliverables to the Government in accordance with this PWS (table 1). Reclamation will complete the review of deliverables, or re-submitted deliverables, within 14 calendar days of receiving a complete set of the deliverable materials. If Reclamation used time in excess of the specified number of calendar days for review of any submittal, the excess time will be added to the time allowed for the contractor to perform the service.
After Reclamation’s review, any deliverables that are not approved or that require changes or revisions shall be returned to the contractor for corrective action within 5 calendar days after the contractor has received Reclamation’s comments.
4.0 Performance Requirements Summary
The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) chart identifies the required services / tasks, the performance standards, and the acceptable quality level (table 2). The contractor’s performance is evaluated on the basis of a number of performance elements relating to quality and timely performance. The applicable performance elements are identified in the PRS and each element is weighted in terms of its relative importance to the contract requirement.
Quality assessments will be conducted by Reclamation personnel in the form of site visits, reviewing data sets submitted, monthly progress reports, draft reports, and final report
5.0 Key Personnel
Proposals shall identify existing staff members who will fill Key Personnel positions for the Contract and include their qualifications and/or resumes with proposals. If specific individuals are not yet hired, qualifications intended for these positions shall be provided in proposals. The following positions are considered Key Personnel:
1. A principle-in-charge that has two or more years of experience with farming and irrigation practices.
2. At least one staff member that has experience maintaining and repairing irrigation conveyance structures and dirt roads.
3. At least one staff member that has experience with invoicing and producing progress reports.
Exhibit A:.Cibola NWR Unit #1 site location.
Exhibit B. Cibola NWR Unit #1 Fields Map
Table 1. Deliverables
Number Deliverable Reference Format
Delivery
Deadline
Method of
Delivery
1 Kickoff Meeting PWS 2.4.1
In
Person
Within 30 days of contract award n/a
2 Progress Reports PWS 2.4.3 PDF With Invoice Email to COR
Soil amendment and fertilizer recommendations PWS 2.3.1 PDF As Needed Email to COR
ArcGIS
QuickCapture Data
Submissions
PWS 2.1.2,
2.2.1
Web‐ based
Within 24 hours of data collection
Upload to Esri servers
6 Invoices PWS 2.4.4 PDF Monthly Email to COR
7 Monthly Meeting PWS 2.4.2
In
Person n/a n/a
Quality Assurance
Plan
RAR 1452.223‐
& PWS 2.4.6 PDF
Within 30 days of contract award
Email to CO and COR
9 Safety Plan
RAR 1452.237‐
& PWS 2.4.7 PDF
Within 30 days of contract award
Email to CO and COR
Safety Data Sheet for Hazardous
Materials PWS 2.3.1 PDF Email
Email to COR at least 10 days prior to delivery of each hazardous material
11 Liability Insurance
FAR 52.228‐5
& RAR
1452.228‐70 &
PWS 2.4.8 PDF
Within 30 days of contract award and then annually Email to COR
Table 2. Performance Requirements Summary.
Task
Number
Task
Description Performance Standard Minimum Acceptable Quality Level
Surveillance
Method
Maximum
Payment
Percent for
Meeting the
Performance
Standard
Positive /
Negative
Incentives
1 (2.1) Irrigation
Irrigate riparian plantings and cover crops at least 12 times per calendar year, unless directed differently by
Reclamation.
12 irrigation cycles ±1. Water is within
50 feet of field borders within 6 hours post‐irrigation. Minimum of 90% of the total check area irrigated.
Sufficient irrigation coverage to which trees present a healthy appearance.
Monthly progress reports. Review of ArcGIS data by Reclamation.
Site visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 1
5% deduction in Task 1 rate if AQL is not met.
1 (2.1.1)
Irrigation
Schedule
Follow irrigation schedule provided by Reclamation. Reclamation must approve all irrigation schedule changes.
Requests for schedule changes by the contractor should not exceed two per year.
Monthly progress reports. Review of ArcGIS data.
Site visits
100% of contracted rate for Task 1
5% deduction in Task 1 rate if AQL is not met.
1 (2.1.2)
Irrigation
Data
Collection
Record start and end times of pump use, beginning and ending flow totalizer measurement, the start and end times when each field was irrigated, and any issues encountered.
All irrigation cycles documented in
ArcGIS QuickCapture. Reclamation notified of issues by phone or email within 24 hours.
Review of
ArcGIS Online by Reclamation.
Site Visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 1
5% deduction in Task 1 rate if AQL is not met.
2 (2.2.1)
Irrigation system maintenance
Pumps shall be inspected prior to each use. Reclamation will be notified within 24 hours of maintenance or repairs needed.
Canals and gates shall be inspected prior to each use and repaired within
30 days. Reclamation will be notified
Entire water conveyance system surveyed and significant damage noted utilizing ArcGIS QuickCapture within 30 days of award.
Irrigation systems inspected and issues noted on ArcGIS QuickCapture every irrigation cycle.
A summary of damage and repairs shall be noted on
QuickCapture and included in monthly
100% of contracted rate for Task 2
5% deduction in Task 2 rate if AQL is not met.
within 24 hours of maintenance or repairs needed.
Canals and gates will be cleared of debris monthly.
Repairs made within 30 days of observed or reported damage.
For new damage not noted on initial system survey:
2.2.1.1 canal cracks cannot exceed a width or 0.25 inches and half the length of the length of the panel.
2.2.1.2 Buckling is not to exceed 1 inch
in depth, 1 inch in protrusion from canal, and 6 inches longitudinal to canal panel
2.2.1.4 Vegetation cleared within 25
feet of canal border a minimum of 2 times per year.
2.2.1.5 Irrigation canal (jack) gates and
slide gates must be able to open 90% or more and have no visible holes.
2.2.1.6 Field ports (slide gates) are
able to open 90% or more and have no visible holes.
2.2.1.7 Canals shall be clear of debris
and vegetation prior to charging with water.
progress reports.
Site Visits.
2 (2.2.2)
Site
Maintenance
Manage weeds and other undesired vegetation. Dust Control. Road maintenance to maintain access to conservation areas.
Treat field borders, road edges, and areas adjacent to irrigation canals a minimum of two and maximum of four times per calendar year with 90% coverage.
A summary of completed site maintenance shall be included in monthly
100% of contracted rate for Task 2
5% deduction in Task 2
100% of the repairs will be completed within 14 days unless directed otherwise by Reclamation.
95% of the debris cleared monthly within 25 feet of irrigation structures and roads.
Vegetation adjacent to roads shall be managed with a minimum clearance of 20 feet horizontally and 14 feet vertically.
Roads maintained at a level that can accommodate a 4‐wheel‐drive truck to access canals.
Road repairs not exceeding 50 square feet and 18 inches of depth repaired within 3 days of observation or notification.
Reclamation notified within 24 hours of observed damage or washout.
Irrigation ditches cleared of vegetation twice per year.
Field borders inspected and repaired quarterly.
reports. Site visits.
3 (2.3.1)
Field
Preparation
Preparation of new and existing agricultural land for mass transplanting of desired land cover types. Practices include disking, plowing, creating borders, chisel plowing, laser leveling and utilization of machinery for excavation or contouring of areas according to 100%
Monthly progress reports. Site visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 3
5% deduction in Task 3 planting plans. May also include applying soil amendments
3 (2.3.2) Grubbing
Grubbing to a depth of 18 inches. Soil must have 50% moisture capacity.
Five percent (rounded up) of combined grubbing depth measurements may be less than 18 inches, but not less than 12 inches in depth
Five percent (rounded up) of combined soil moisture measurements taken three days post irrigation may be less than 50%, but not less than 30% soil moisture.
Random measurements.
Monthly progress reports. Site
Visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 3
5% deduction in Task 3 rate if AQL is not met.
3 (2.3.3) Cover Crop
Plant cover crops in consult with
Reclamation and according to USDA recommendations 100%
Monthly progress reports. Site visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 3
5% deduction in Task 3 rate if AQL is not met.
3 (2.3.4) Furrows
Furrows will be 2‐3 feet deep and 3‐
4 feet wide in trenches 20 to 50 apart, with mild sinuosity. 100%
Monthly progress reports. Site visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 3
5% deduction in Task 3 rate if AQL is not met.
3 (2.3.5)
Agricultural
Preparation
Harvest cover crop no more than 3 months prior to planting. Disk field to an unconsolidated state 6.0 inches or greater in depth
Five percent (rounded up) of combined measurements (all fields) may be less than 6.0 inches, but not less than 4.0 inches in depth.
Random measurements.
Monthly progress reports. Site visits.
100% of contracted rate for Task 3
5% deduction in Task 3
4 (2.4.2) Meetings
Monthly on‐site meetings between
Reclamation staff and the Contractor.
Monthly invoices will be submitted.
Contractor may cancel up to two site visits during a contract year, and provide a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to cancellation.
Email correspondence
, phone calls
100% of contracted rate for Task 4
5% deduction in Task
4rate if
AQL is not met.
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