3-Attachment B Scope of Work.docx

OAK SPRINGS PHASE I AND BOOBE HOLE

AERIAL SEEDING PROJECT

SPECIFICATIONS - 2026

Projects: Oak Springs Mastication Phase I Seeding (Unit #1) Oak Springs Harrow Phase I Seeding (Unit #2) Boobe Hole Mastication Project Phase III (Unit #3)

General:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Richfield Field Office and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) are acquiring services for aerial seeding as part of the above-mentioned projects. The aerial seeding project would be for Mechanical Mastication and Harrow Treatments. Aerial seeding will need to be completed before implementation of the projects can begin.

Description of Work:

Furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, except for specified Government-furnished property, to aerial seed a total of approximately 2,608 Acres for Habitat Restoration occurring in Central Utah.

Location:

This project is in Sevier County; this project is located on BLM and Private Lands. Vicinity maps showing aerial seeding locations are attached. Only areas outlined on the project maps will be aerially seeded.

Acreage: Unit #1: 669 acres @ 10.48 bulk lbs/acre (Mastication)

Airports: Above mentioned projects can be flown from the Richfield UT, Wayne UT, and Junction UT, Airports. It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify and secure the locations they wish to fly from.

Pricing: Bids are to be submitted on a cost per acre per unit basis.

Seeding Rate:

Primary Seed Mixes will be applied at bulk rates specified above. The mixed seed will include a combination of grass, forbs and shrubs. Aircraft used must be capable of seeding at these specified rates. The approved Contractor will be required to fly at a maximum 80’ seeding swath width. Overlapping of flight seeding pattern will reduce “stripping” in the overall seeding project.

GPS Technology:

The aircraft must be equipped with a global positioning system that is used to establish flight lines for 100% coverage. U DWR or BLM will provide to the Contractor an electronic file containing coordinate positions of treatment areas in an ARC/INFO GIS format. The Contractor shall provide a Trimble, ARC/INFO or ARCVIEW electronic file in UTM projection North America Datum 1983 of treatment coverage upon completion of each treated area or as required by the Contracting Officer. A government representative shall monitor the Contractors GPS to assure Contractors compliance with contract specifications.

Seed Application:

The Contractor shall certify to UDWR and/or BLM they have the capability to meet the requirements of the request for quote prior to performing any aerial work.

Radio Communication:

The Contractor shall provide a communication system so that contractor personnel engaged in the project at different locations can communicate at all times with each other and so that Government Project Inspectors may communicate with the contractor at any time to discuss performance matters.

Total Weight:

Approximately 23,912 lbs. of seed will be provided. All seed will be supplied in 1,250 - 1,300 lb. fertilizer sacks. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to have equipment on site to offload and load the seed into the aircraft. Seed mixes will consist of a combination of grasses, forbs and shrubs.

Seeding Date: Seeding should start on or before September 24th, 2026 and should be completed by October 7th 2026. This will be for units #1 and #2 of the BLM portion.

The Boobe Hole Mastication Portion unit #3 will need to be applied on or Before November 15th, 2026. This is due to other restrictions associated with private land.

Seeding contractor will need to coordinate closely with UDWR/BLM to determine the best timing for the seeding.

Timing:

The contractor will be expected to begin seeding by 8:00 a.m. to avoid windy conditions and minimize seed drift. The government reserves the right to postpone the seeding operation if wind speed exceeds 10 miles per hour.

Seed Transport, Storage, and Handling:

The contractor will be required to load and transport seed from the Great Basin Research Center and Seed Warehouse (GBRC) in Ephraim, Utah to the worksites and shall be responsible for its protection from loss or damage during transport and application.

Great Basin Research Center 494 West 100 South Ephraim, UT 84627

Pre-work Conference

1. Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Project Manager

1. Notification: A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of the meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications of the contract.

1. Attendance: The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

1. Presentation: The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for each project and present the work schedule requested in the specifications.

Progress Meetings

1. Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by UDWR and or BLM.

1. Notification: Either the UDWR or BLM or the Contractor may call Meetings. Request shall state who should attend.

Final Inspection Meeting:

Acreage Measurement and Payment:

This is a UDWR contract that may be inspected by UDWR and/or BLM Employees or Project Manager. UDWR will have final authority over payments for aerial services.