2. Bull Meadow G-Z Appendix A - Tech Specs.pdf

Bull Meadow G to Z IRSC Fremont-Winema National Forest

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APPENDIX A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE WORK ITEMS

SECTION I – DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The objective of this project is to perform forest restoration professional services and mechanical fuels reduction treatment by reducing conifer encroachment, competition, stand density, fuel loading, and ladder-fuels to increase forest stand health and to mitigate risk of catastrophic wildfire. The project will be accomplished by:

• Layout of Timber Removal and Service Only treatment units.

• Designating wildlife retention areas.

• Complete timber cruise volume determination for each identified timber removal treatment area.

• Cut and remove included timber.

• Cut, skid, deck, and/or treatment of small diameter conifer trees and juniper.

SECTION II – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with

FAR clause 52.245-1 Government Property incorporated by reference in the contract.

1. Tree Marking Paint with registered tracer and material safety data sheet (refer to accountability standards listed below).

2. Sale Area Boundary Tags.

Tree Marking Paint – Accountability and Handling

(See Attachment 11. Forest Product Accountability Action Plan and Attachment 6. Cruising FSM & FSH)

Disposal of Tracer Paint Containers –Empty tracer paint containers shall be returned to the Forest Service for disposal. Paint cans shall be returned to their proper box, upside down, and have the lids left off to dry out before returning to the Forest Service. Lids will be disposed of separately in the conventional fashion.

SECTION III – WORK ITEMS

Mandatory Item 1: Project Area Layout: Flag and GPS Boundaries of 2,527 Gross Acres:

1. Layout of the project area will confirm and/or refine treatment area boundaries identified on Contract Area Maps.

Minor adjustments to unit boundaries are permitted to allow for greater feasibility or other benefits to timber product removal. Areas may be excluded from final timber treatment areas if found not to be financially viable for timber removal treatment per Item #4.

2. Perform treatment unit reconnaissance to determine areas to be dropped from treatment. Submit a map to FS showing areas dropped including detailed reasoning for dropping areas from treatment such as no access, too rocky, already meeting desired conditions, etc.

3. Contractor shall identify any service treatment units or areas of Work Item 5 that should be dropped from treatment after reconnaissance is completed. Provide detailed reasoning for dropping areas of treatment.

4. Delineate boundaries for Wildlife Retention areas within Treatment Units. Retention area requirements are detailed below.

5. Utilize Geo-fence Boundary delineation to the fullest extent possible following the guidelines in Attachment 11 -

Forest Product Accountability Action Plan. Boundary flagging should only occur where required per Attachment

11 - Forest Product Accountability Action Plan. Shared boundaries only need to be delineated with once.

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6. Boundaries will be recorded using approved GPS devices that can meet forest standards for error (per Attachment

11 - Forest Product Accountability Action Plan)

a. Allowable Contract Tolerance = 40 Feet

b. Tested Accuracy in Light-Medium Canopy = 20 Feet

7. Submit corrected polygon shapefiles for each treatment unit, which will be used to establish final unit boundaries and geofences on Contract Area Map.

Wildlife Retention Layout

1. 15 to 20% (excluding aspen stands and non- dispersal plantation subdivisions) of Timber Treatment area will have suitable (criteria defined below) wildlife retentions identified through-out units greater than 40 acres.

2. Traverse subdivisions to find quality wildlife retentions. Provide GIS data and a map to Forest Service that identifies wildlife retentions.

3. Retentions will vary in size from approximately 1/10th to 5 acres, with a preferable median size range of ½-2 acres.

4. Spacing between retentions would be varied and uneven.

5. Retentions will not be placed along subdivision boundaries, unless the boundary is:

a. Private boundary

b. Natural openings, such as meadows, scab flats, and previous treatments.

6. If flagged known cultural sites meet wildlife retention criteria, these areas may count towards % of retention area required.

Wildlife Retention Criteria (in order of priority):

1. Areas meeting the conditions below, located within an identified Wildlife Connectivity Corridor (shown on attached map)

2. Patches of denser forest (multi-layered preferred).

3. Concentrations of snags or woody debris, including Danger/Hazard trees to avoid snag loss during operations.

4. Special habitat features, such as rock outcrops and seeps; rock outcrops used by wildlife will receive a 200-foot vegetative buffer protection zone

5. Cool, shaded microhabitats.

6. Patches of regeneration.

7. Individual clumps of trees (typically larger ponderosa pine) of varying sizes.

8. Clumps of green trees with damage, such as top kill, heart rot, or mistletoe.

The Contract Area Map will be modified to reflect the changes to unit boundaries and retention areas.

Mandatory Item 2: Tag and Paint Boundaries of 63,096 Feet

1. Boundaries must be tagged and painted where shown on CAM per Attachment 11 - Forest Product Accountability

Action Plan.

2. Trees posted with boundary tags and paint will contain:

a. One diagonal paint slash near DBH facing into unit and at least two stump marks.

b. Two vertical paint marks approximately two feet in length and two inches wide on the sides of the tree in-line with the direction of the boundary. If paint is applied to the tag, wipe the paint off the tag to make it readable.

c. Two stump marks applied in the same manner as the individual tree marking. Do not mark rocks.

d. Boundary tags shall be placed on live trees or non-movable objects in line with the flagging at approximately

DBH or higher from the forested floor for visibility and face into the unit. Do not place boundary tags on trees or objects that will be hazardous to operations or able to be moved.

e. All boundary tags shall have the complete contract name and unit number written on them. Use a permanent marking pen that will not fade over a period of time.

f. Boundary tags should have enough staples to hold them securely in place using a minimum of six staples per tag.

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g. Boundary tags should be placed so that they are inter-visible and without question be able to determine if a tree is in or out of the official boundary.

h. The official boundary is a straight line between tags.

i. Corner boundary trees will be designated with a boundary tag placed facing into the unit with the boundary at approximately eye level from the forest floor.

3. When not in use, tags are to be kept in a secure location.

Mandatory Item 3 and Optional Item 6: Cruise Plots – Item 3: 30 Plots and Item 6: 70 Plots

Cruising shall not commence prior to the completion and acceptance of Items 1 and 2. FS shall use the final timber treatment acres determined from Item 1 to update Cruise Plan and will issue a Notice to Proceed for the number of cruise plots needed to meet maximum allowable sampling error. Cruise Plots per Item 3 that are identified as not needed once maximum sampling error is achieved shall be dropped and the funds shifted to unawarded Optional Items by formal modification. If maximum sampling error is not achieved, additional plots shall be ordered per Optional Item 6.

Applicable Attachments:

• Cruise Plan

• FSM & FSH

• R6 Tatum Aid

• Hessburg

• Timber Cruising in the PNW

1. Cruising

• Cruiser will follow procedures outlined in cruise plan and take measurements in accordance with the information outlined in Attachment 6 - Cruising FSM & FSH and Attachment 9 - Timber Cruising in the

PNW.

• Plots and sample monumentation will follow specifications as outlined in the cruise plan.

2. Data Recording:

• Cruise data shall be recorded on R6 cruise cards, supplied by the Forest Service.

3. Volume, Value, and Sampling Error Reporting:

• Upon receipt of cruise data from the Contractor, the Forest Service will input and process cruise data using either the National Cruise Program (NATCRS) or the regional computer programs established by the

Regional Forester for calculating and reporting the results of timber cruises.

• Following processing, the Forest Service will notify the Contractor if the cruise meets Maximum Sampling

Errors for the Sale as a Whole (less than 20%) and strata error (less than 40% error).

4. Checking and Certifying Cruise

• Forest Service will conduct cruise inspections as outlined in Attachment 6 – Cruising FSM & FSH.

• Inspections will evaluate cruising procedures and monitor cruiser performance. The Forest Service will indicate when results of a sale inspection are unsatisfactory and recommend corrective action needed to make cruise performance acceptable.

Mandatory Item 4: Cut and Remove Included Timber 2,148 Acres

Cutting and removal of included timber products shall not occur prior to the completion and acceptance of Items 1 through 3 and a Notice to Proceed issued by the CO. A formal modification will be issued with final volume estimate to update Stewardship Credits and total product value. Optional Items will be awarded at this time using timber value

Stewardship Credits.

Cut and remove from Contract Area all trees and forest products which meet the minimum tree specifications as identified in Appendix B. All specifications of Appendix B apply to product removal. Appendix C Road Maintenance requirements are commensurate with use.

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Desired End Results: Reduce conifer encroachment, competition, stand density, and ladder-fuels to increase forest stand health and resistance to catastrophic high-severity fire. Specifications included in Appendix B – C2.355# - Designation by

Prescription.

Slash treatment specifications: Whole-tree yard cut trees to approved landing locations. Machine pile all cut trees and slash at least three inches diameter, and three feet in length. Refer to provision C6.74# - Slash Treatment Requirements, for pile size and arrangement.

Optional Item 5: Cut, Skid and Deck Non-Saw Timber and Juniper

Unit Service Acres

1 Non-Saw 438

2 Non-Saw 79

2 Juniper 9

3 Non-Saw 249

4 Non-Saw 271

5 Non-Saw 119

5 Juniper 103

6 Non-Saw 29

7 Non-Saw 88

7 Juniper 97

9 Non-Saw 72

10 Non-Saw 194

Total Non-Saw 1,539

Total Juniper 209

Adjustments to treatment unit acres per Item 1 shall be updated for each sub-Item in a bi-lateral modification.

Treatment unit Sub-Items that have significant changes will not be ordered if FS determines the firm-fixed-price quote is no longer reflecting of the work to be performed.

Desired End Results: Reduce conifer encroachment, competition, stand density, and ladder-fuels to increase forest stand health and resistance to catastrophic high-severity fire.

Small diameter conifer trees from 5 to 8.9 inches DBH shall be thinned, removing those individuals of poor health and vigor, to an average of 30’ x 30’. Leave trees may be left singly or in groups of 2 to 5 individuals.

All juniper 2-inch DBH and above and less than 21-inch DBH in uplands, and 26-inch DBH in riparian (RHCA) areas that do not exhibit old growth characteristics (Refer to Attachment 12 – Mature Old Western Juniper). If any questions on determination of old growth occur, the COR will make the final decision.

Cut trees shall be completely severed from the stump after felling. Stump height shall not exceed six (6) inches above ground level, or four (4) inches above natural obstacles, such as large rocks

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Juniper trees greater than 18 inches DBH may have a maximum stump height of 12 inches. All live limbs remaining on the stumps shall be severed from the stump.

Slash treatment specifications:

General Specifications

The slash treatment method for each Subdivision is to be accomplished by the Contractor in accordance with specifications listed herein.

Landings area slash will be prepared for burning by machine piling unless substitute methods are permitted by the Forest

Service prior to commencing work.

Detailed Specifications

a. Landing Area Slash

i. Machine pile all cut trees and slash that is at least three inches diameter, and three feet in length, on the cleared landing. Machine pile any slash pushed up along the edge or off the landing during skidding and decking operations.

ii. Landings shall be located along existing or temporary roads, for Forest Service access. No piles shall be made within the Subdivision not accessible by road.

iii. Unless otherwise agreed, slash piles shall be located at least 75 feet from the bole. Piles will be a minimum of 8 feet in height and 12 feet in diameter, where practicable and as compact as possible.

Piles shall be reasonably free of dirt and rocks.

iv. Do not include stumps from landing construction, or any other stumps in the landing and decking area. Yard stumps back into the unit to locations approved by the Forest Service.

v. All material extending beyond the general contour of the piled slash shall be trimmed off and added to the pile.

b. Construct a fireline to mineral soil around piles 8 feet wide, down to bare mineral soil.

c. Equipment used by the Contractor to pile landing slash is included in this technical proposal.

SECTION IV – CONTROL OF WORK

The Contractor agrees to conduct its operations under this contract and other related business activities in compliance with

Federal, State, and local statutes, standards, orders, permits and other regulations.

The Contractor shall meet all State and local environmental quality laws applicable to National Forest system lands.

It is incumbent upon the contractor to ensure areas for protection are identified in the project area and are protected throughout implementation. Implementation Work shall follow all protection measures needed for plants, animals, cultural resources, and cave resources as outlined in the solicitation.

Implementation Work may be done any time during the term of the contract, except under the following conditions:

(1) When conditions are such that operations shall be restricted or ceased due to increased fire risk.

(2) When seasonal operating restrictions for active raptor nests, winter range, or High Use Migration are in effect.

All active nest sites and areas of restriction are shown on CAM and listed in the solicitation under Protection

Measures Needed for Plants, Animals, Cultural Resources, and Cave Resources. Restrictions would apply:

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(4) When soil moisture conditions create excessive risk of damage to the soil,

(5) When snow depth creates a situation where requirements cannot be met and/or work cannot be inspected, as determined by the COR.

(6) The government reserves the right to prioritize the order in which Units are treated.

(7) If any cultural or archeological sites are discovered during operations of this contract, work will be suspended in the immediate vicinity of the site until a reconnaissance survey is completed by the Forest

Archeologist. Areas excluded from treatment shall be deleted from the contract.

SECTION V – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

For All Work Items:

At any point during the project, the Contractor and/or Project Manager may request (documented through email, text, or hand-written request) and in the field consultation with the Forest Service to inspect work progress, review contract specifications, or clarify issues. The Forest Service shall respond to Contractor’s request within 5 working days, excluding weekends and federal holidays.

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Quality assurance will be performed by the Government during the contract at regular intervals. Methods may include visual survey and review of contractor quality control documents. Unacceptable work shall require rework at no cost to the Government. All work shall meet all the standards listed in above sections.

Quality assurance will ensure proposed activity (or treatment) units in the Project Implementation Plan adhere to the purpose and need, project objectives and site-specific silviculture, fuels reduction, harvest plan and resource protection requirements, and other attached project design criteria.

For Work Items Requiring Forest Service Approval to award subsequent items (Items 1, 3, & 6):

As a Result of completing above work items, the Forest Service shall provide the Contractor with approval and all additional information needed to complete Work Items 1, 3, & 6. The below list identifies how specific item(s), deliverables, and inspection timelines for approval of work items by FS.

- Item 1: FS inspection shall be completed as soon as practicable or no later than 15 calendar days of submittal of final plans. Plans will be accepted or rejected by FS for corrections by contractor. FS inspection shall be completed within 7 calendar days of submittal of corrected plans.

- Item 3 and 6: FS check cruising inspection shall be completed as soon as practicable or no later than 21 calendar days of submittal of final cruise plot cards. Cruise plots will be accepted or rejected by FS for corrections by contractor. FS inspection shall be completed within 14 calendar days of submittal of corrected cruise and volume determination.

- After final cruise and volume determination have been accepted by FS, FS shall issue a contract modification to correct initial volume estimates and establish Stewardship Credits.

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Government Inspection Procedures – Items 1 - 6

The COR, or a designated inspector (Government Technical Monitor or Timber Sale Administrator), will make periodic inspections while work is in progress, usually daily at first, as needed to assure work is proceeding satisfactorily. The

Contractor shall notify the COR when deliverables and units are started, when problems are encountered and when contract work needs government oversight.

1. Each work item and unit will be inspected as a separate unit. Units will not be averaged with other units for acceptance or payment.

2. When work items and units are completed and ready for government inspection, Contractor’s designated

Project manager shall request unit inspection in writing, prior to moving out of the general area.

3. The COR, or designated inspector, will determine compliance with contract specifications through informal visual inspections. In the event visual inspection indicates work to be in non-compliance with specifications, prompt corrective action and/or rework shall be required.

Formal Government Inspection Procedures – Check Cruising Items 3 and 6

Forest Service will conduct cruise inspections using methods and standards described in the cruise plan and

Chapter 60 of Attachment 6 Cruising FSM & FSH. Inspections will evaluate cruising procedures and monitor cruiser performance. The Forest Service will indicate when results of an inspection are unsatisfactory and recommend corrective action needed to make the cruise acceptable. At a minimum, the following totals of work will be checked: 5 plots for plot-based cruises, 25 trees for tree-based cruises, or an equivalent combination of trees and plots for a combination of cruising methods.

Formal Government Inspection Procedures – Deliverables

Deliverables are documents, maps, files, or data produced in work item 1, 3 and 6. All deliverables will either be accepted or returned to contractor for corrections.

1. In the event informal inspections indicate work and / or rework to be in non-compliance with contract specifications, the Government will perform a formal review to determine compliance with specifications.

2. Government inspection of deliverables will be evaluated based on quality and timeliness. Timeliness is determined by adherence to performance period deadlines provided in the Solicitation under Period of

Performance.

3. Determination of acceptability of the work performed will be based on Government verification and will be considered conclusive.

4. For each verification of a deliverable, the Government will examine if the document, map, file, or data adheres to the specification listed in the sub items of the work description.

Task Metric

Type

Performance Standard Performance

Indicator

Surveillance Method

All reports and other deliverables

Quality Reports and other deliverables are correct and provide information as outlined in work item descriptions when submitted.

Documents are complete and accurate

100% of the time.

COR or inspector reviews reports for completion and accuracy.

All reports and other deliverables

Timely Reports submitted no later than the due dates

Documents are submitted timely 100% of the time.

COR or inspector accepts reports and documents date and time.

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GIS Data Quality Shapefiles provided meet standards for area - error provided in work item description.

Documents are complete and accurate

100% of the time.

COR or inspector reviews shapefiles for completion and accuracy.

Cruise Plot

Cards

Quality Cards are complete and provide information as outlined in work item descriptions when submitted.

Documents are complete and accurate

100% of the time.

COR or inspector reviews cards for completion and accuracy.

Unsatisfactory Deliverables

If work quality and timeliness don’t meet performance standards, the COR will immediately notify the Contractor, in writing, and order the Contractor to improve the quality of the documents, maps, files, or data. If the quality of subsequent deliverables doesn’t meet performance standards within the amount of time agreed to by the Government, the Contractor’s right to proceed may be terminated and the contract considered in default.

Formal Government Inspection Procedures – Item 4

Follows specifications found in Appendix B, C6.36# - Acceptance of Work.

Formal Government Inspection Procedures – Formal (Plots) Item 5

1. In the event visual inspection indicates work and/or rework to be in non-compliance with contract specifications, a series of verification plots shall be installed by the Government to determine compliance with specifications and percent of satisfactory work for treatment of each unit not meeting specification as observed with visual inspection.

2. Government verification plots will consist of a series of fixed area plots that will have 4 quadrants of pass or fail.

3. Plots and grid will be distributed so that a representative sample is obtained. Pile locations including landings may be sampled in plots to determine overall quality.

4. The COR or designated inspector will mark the center of each plot on the ground using flagging, stakes, or pin flags. Additional flagging will be hung near the plot center so that it may be seen from a distance. The inspector will include the plot number, their initials and date on the flagging.

5. Plots will be numbered to correlate with the inspection form and transects on a unit map.

6. The minimum number of verification plots, per treatment unit, shall be as follows:

Unit Acreage Minimum No. of Plots

1 – 9 1 plot per 2 acres

10 – 29 10 plots

30 – 59 1 plot per 4 acres

60 – 99 20 plots

100 1 plot per 5 acres

7. Determination of acceptability of the work performed will be based on Government verification inspections and will be considered conclusive.

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Reinspection Upon Contractor Request

1. If Government inspection results are unacceptable to the Contractor, a reinspection may be requested, in writing, within 5 business days after receipt of notice of said inspection results. The same inspection procedure will be used; however, the inspection pattern will be shifted so that new inspection plots will not overlap previously inspected plots.

2. If reinspection results – rounded up to the nearest whole percent – indicate a variance of more than 5 percent from the first inspection, the results of the second inspection will be used to calculate work quality and payment, and the Government will bear the cost of reinspection.

3. If reinspection results – rounded up to the nearest whole percent – are within 5 percent of the first inspection, plots from the initial inspection and the reinspection will be combined and used to calculate work quality and payment, and the Contractor shall bear the cost of reinspection.

Table 1 – Minimum Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) of Work

ITEM DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE UNIT Min AQL

Project Area Layout: Flag, Tag, and GPS

Unit Boundaries MANDATORY Acres 100%

2 Paint Unit Boundaries MANDATORY FEET 100%

3 Cruise Plots MANDATORY Each 90%

4 Cut and Remove Included Timber MANDATORY Acre N/A

5 Cut, Skid, Deck Non-Saw Timber and

Juniper

OPTIONAL

Acre

90%

6 Cruise Plots OPTIONAL Each 100%

Unsatisfactory Performance

1. If the work quality falls below the minimum AQL, the COR will immediately notify the Contractor, in writing, and order him to improve the quality of subsequent work.

2. If after rework has been performed and reinspected, and work quality still falls below minimum AQL percent, payment will either be made at a reduced rate, or not at all, as determined in SECTION VI below.

3. Repeated failure to produce work quality at or above the minimum acceptable standard will be considered reason for contract termination for cause.

4. Unsatisfactory performance for Item 4 – Cut and Remove Included Timber will be corrected through contract actions such as notices of non-compliance, cure notices, and stop work orders.

SECTION VI – PAYMENT METHODS

Method of Measurement for Acreages

Final acreages shall be approved and accepted by FS after determined by the contractor in the Project Area Layout (Item

1) using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) or GIS. The acreage for each work Item will be rounded to the nearest acre and is final unless:

a. The contract is modified or,

b. The Government makes a determination to remeasure.

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Remeasurement

1. The FS may conduct remeasurement of any units under this contract if FS feels that acreage stated on the project maps is incorrect. The remeasurement must be within the existing perimeter of the respective unit as laid out by contractor. No variance of the unit perimeters as laid out on the ground for this contract will be allowed. Remeasurement will be performed by the Government.

2. If remeasurement indicates that a variance of ten percent or less exists on units of 1 to 5 acres, five percent or less exists on units of more than five but less than 20 acres, or if three percent or less exists on units of 20 acres or larger, the Contractor shall pay for the actual costs of the remeasurement. Under this condition, payment will be made on the acreage stated on the project maps. If the remeasurement indicates the actual acreage varies by more than the above factors from that stated on the project maps, the payment will be made on the remeasured acreage and the contractor will pay for the cost of the remeasurement.

Acceptance and Payment

1. Percentages as calculated herein shall be rounded to the nearest whole percent.

2. No allowance for variation or portion of a variation will be added which will create a percentage greater than

100 percent.

Acceptance and Payment – Items 1 and 2

1. If informal visual inspection indicates acceptable work quality, the Contractor will be paid 100 percent of their bid rate.

2. Only one rework opportunity will be allowed for these Items. CO discretion to allow additional opportunities when requested by contractor with a justification of reasoning for not meeting acceptable quality.

Acceptance and Payment – Items 3 and 6

1. If formal cruise inspection indicates acceptable work quality, the Contractor will be paid 100 percent of their bid rate.

2. Only one rework opportunity will be allowed for these Items. CO discretion to allow additional opportunities when requested by contractor with a justification of reasoning for not meeting acceptable quality.

Acceptance and Payment – Item 5

1. If informal visual inspection indicates acceptable work quality, the Contractor will be paid 100 percent of their bid rate.

2. In the event that formal inspections are used, the rate of payment to the Contractor will be calculated as follows:

(a) For work quality of 90 percent or higher, the Contractor will be paid 100 percent of their bid rate.

(b) For work quality from 85 to 89 percent that cannot be reworked, the Contractor will be paid the total work quality percentage multiplied by the bid rate.

(c) For work quality 84 percent and less that cannot be reworked, no payment made to the Contractor.

(d) If, after rework, the percentage of satisfactory work is between 85% and 89%, payment will be made by the actual percentage. If the percentage is less than 85%, the work is unacceptable, and no payment will be made.

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SECTION VII – DEFINITIONS

ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL): Acceptance of work will be based on compliance with all specifications corresponding to the appropriate task(s); refer to the Performance Requirements Summary in Section

E.4 of the contract. A minimum AQL is required for all service work – hand or mechanical. The minimum AQL will receive a satisfactory performance rating.

BIOMASS TREES: Any conifer material 2 feet in height to 4.9 inches DBH.

BOLE SPACING: The horizontal distance in feet from the edge of one leave tree bole to another leave tree bole, measured from the outside bark of each tree.

CIRCULAR PLOT: A sample plot within a thinning unit that is used to determine the number of desirable trees and other contract specifications.

COARSE WOODY DEBRIS: Woody material left on the ground to meet wildlife habitat requirements.

CROWN RATIO: The ratio of live crown length (tip of leader to base of the crown) to total tree length/height.

CROWN SPACING: The horizontal distance in feet between the dripline of a live crown to another live crown.

CLEARCUT: A cutting prescription in which all trees within a boundary are designated to be cut.

CROWN RATIO: The ratio of live crown length (tip of leader to base of the crown) to total tree length/height.

CROWN SPACING: The horizontal distance in feet between the dripline of a live crown to another live crown.

CUT TREES: Trees that do not possess the characteristics of desirable leave trees and are required to be cut. As described by the contract or otherwise marked to be cut.

CUTTING UNIT: See Treatment Unit definition

DAMAGED TREES: Trees damaged beyond recovery. A tree that is larger than 2 feet in height, and has the top knocked out, is leaning more than 10 degrees, has less than one half of its original limbs, or has approximately 50% of bark removed from the circumference of the bole.

DBH: Diameter at breast height, measured at a point of 4.5 feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the tree.

DECKING: Stockpiling of trees in a designated area.

DEAD/DYING TREES: Trees with the crown foliage changing from green to red, yellow, or needleless. Any tree that has pitch tubes indicating Mountain Pine Beetle infestation.

DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETER (DXSD): A cutting prescription in which species and diameter are used to determine which trees will be left and which will be cut.

DIB: Diameter inside bark.

HANG-UP TREE: Any cut tree suspended above ground level.

HEALTHY REGENERATION: Young, healthy, dwarf mistletoe free conifers, less than 4.9 inches in diameter, free of defect or characteristics listed in Section II, 2.2.2.

LEAVE TREE: Trees that possess desirable characteristics and that serve to create the basis for designated spacing requirements or are otherwise designated to be left.

NON-SAWTIMBER TREE: For all conifer species, minimum diameter of 5 inches DBH to minimum diameter by species identified in Appendix B, Division A.

OVERSTORY REMOVAL: A cutting prescription where all trees greater than a specified size are cut. Trees less than the specified size are protected.

PAYMENT UNIT: See Treatment Unit.

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS): Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the Contractor.

PILING: Material moved to an agreed upon location shall be piled for future treatment by Forest Service.

PROGRESSION OF WORK: Work conducted in a progressive, workmanlike and orderly manner by the

Contractor.

RESERVE CLUMPS: Groups of trees within a treatment area that are protected from cutting, may also include

Individual Reserve trees.

SAWTIMBER TREE: Included timber meeting sawlog size specifications as defined in Appendix B, Division A.2.

SLASH: Woody material existing or created that has accumulated on the forest floor. Woody material includes logs, pieces of logs, tops, and branches.

UNIT: See Treatment Unit.

TEMPORARY ROADS: Non-permanent roads that are constructed by Contractor for the purpose of treatment unit access. Any road identified for construction or use that is not a Forest Service road, as listed in Appendix C.

TREATMENT UNIT: An individual area on the ground in which activities will be performed and which may appear as a separate pay item in the Schedule of Items.

UNSATISFACTORY WORK: If work quality falls below the AQL, the COR will issue a work order or notice of noncompliance to the Contractor in writing. Untreated or unsatisfactory treated areas shall be reworked to obtain satisfactory work quality.

WHOLE TREE YARDING: Whole tree logging includes cutting tree and removing the entire tree, including tops and branches, to the landing.

WILDLIFE TREE: Standing tree marked to be reserved as a wildlife tree. Used by birds and small mammals for shelter, nesting, perching, etc.

Bull Meadow G to Z IRSC Fremont-Winema National

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Exhibit 1 - Dwarf Mistletoe Rating System

Hoffman, James T. “Management Guide for Dwarf Mistletoe”. Forest Health Protection and State

Forestry Organizations, May 2004. Web.