Tree removal SOW 11072024 (002).pdf

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Tree clearing

Statement of Work

11/07/2024

Mike Ritsche

Observatory Manager mritsche@anl.gov

(630) 252-1554

Patty Campbell

Site Manager pcampbell@anl.gov

(630) 252-5234

Keith Osenbaugh

Site Operations Manager kosenbaugh@amf.arm.gov

(256)-226-2742

Argonne National Laboratory

9700 South Cass Ave

Lemont IL, 60439 mailto:mritsche@anl.gov mailto:pcampbell@anl.gov

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Contents 1 Background

1.1 AMF3

2 Standards and Regulations

2.1 USDA/USFS Rules and Regulations

2.1.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws

3 Objectives

4 Scope

5 Work Locations

6 Specific Tasks

6.1 Tree clearing

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1 Background The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility (ARM), a key component of the DOE’s research strategy, is designed to improve the understanding and representation, in climate and earth system models, of clouds and aerosols as well as their interactions with radiation, precipitation and the Earth’s surface. The ARM User Facility is comprised of highly instrumented observatories, gathering data in diverse climate regimes to resolve the uncertainties in climate and earth system models toward the development of sustainable solutions for the Nation’s energy and environmental challenges.

ARM establishes and operates field research sites to study the effects of aerosols, precipitation, surface flux, and clouds around the globe. Three primary locations—Southern Great Plains, North Slope of Alaska, and Eastern North Atlantic—represent the broad range of climate conditions around the world. In addition to the fixed facilities, the ARM Mobile Facilities (AMF1, AMF2, AMF3) are designed to obtain similar atmospheric measurements for periods up to a year or longer at a time anywhere in the world. Using data gathered at these sites, scientists are studying the effects and interactions of sunlight, radiant energy, and clouds to understand their impact on temperatures, weather, and climate.

ARM Research Facility

1.1 AMF3

The AMF3 observatory will deploy in north central Alabama with a central facility in the Bankhead National Forest (BNF). A phased deployment will include a central facility within the forest of the BNF at the Black Warrior Work Center (BWWC) consisting of a main office site, main instrument field, and a 140-foot scaffold tower. Unlike other ARM Mobile Facilities, AMF3 BNF is planned for a 5-8 year deployment.

Because this deployment is in a forest, there will be a need to remove the occasion fallen tree from either an access road or on one of the sites defined in this document.

2 Standards and Regulations

2.1 USDA/USFS Rules and Regulations

2.1.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws

Contractor shall avoid damaging or contaminating the environment, including but not limited to the soil, vegetation, surface water, and groundwater. These laws include, but not limited to:

o Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.

o The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

o The Oil Pollution Act, as amended 33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.

o The Clean Air Act, as amended 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

o CERCLA, as amended 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.

o The Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

o The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

o The Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq https://www.arm.gov/capabilities/observatories/amf/locations/ase

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3 Protection to the Environment

3.1 General

The Contractor, in executing the work, shall maintain all work areas on and off the site free from environmental pollution that would be in violation of any Federal, State, or local regulations.

3.2 Protection of Waterways

The Contractor shall comply with all State of Alabama and Federal laws prohibiting the pollution of any lake, stream, river, or wetland by the dumping of any refuse, rubbish, dredge material, or debris therein.

Construction activities shall not take place in wetlands or waterways without a Section 404 permit issued by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Contractor shall comply with the procedures and guidance contained in the U.S. EPA’s Stormwater

4 Safety Contractor is responsible for following OSHA for all task related to this scope of work to include the following, but not limited to:

• Proper PPE (ex: chaps and face guard when using a chain saw)

• Power tool according to manufacturer instructions

• Ergonomics when lifting trees

• Poper equipment use, such as wearing seat belts

• Rigging safety

• Traffic control if needed

• Wildlife and insect hazards

• Heat stress

• Housekeeping

• Chemical spill cleanups

Prior to award the contractor shall be prepared to provide the following if requested:

• OSHA 300A logs for last 3 years

• EMR for the last 3 years on insurance company letterhead

• Table of contents of the company safety manual

5 Objectives The purpose of this document is to outline a site maintenance plan to exist under a Blanket Purchase

Agreement. Tasks include removal of fallen trees with a chainsaw, or other methods depending on the size of the tree.

6 Scope All activities associated with work outlined in this SOW shall be completed in accordance with this SOW, Federal, State, and local requirements.

All site safety, health and environmental requirements will be adhered to while performing work. The contractor will complete a Job Safety Analysis that aligns with this SOW for tasks performed and submit

5 | P a g e for approval after contract is awarded. The contractor will supply all tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment associated with the job tasks to accomplish this statement of work.

• Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, specialized equipment, materials, supplies, supervision, and transportation.

• Contractor shall leave all tree cuttings to the side of the area where the tree had fallen. If not possible, special arrangements can be made.

• Owner shall notify the contractor as soon as a fallen tree is discovered.

• Contractor shall remove any fallen trees as soon as possible, but not longer than 24 hours after a call is received from the Owner.

• Contractor shall remove fallen trees from roadways or shelters when water can cause a threat to expensive equipment within the day of the service call or by the following day if discovered after

12:00pm local time.

7 Work Locations All work to be performed at the main facility in the BNF includes the office, instrument, and tower sites including all access roads located off Hwy 33, Moulton AL. 35650.

Figure 1 Aerial view of ARM AMF3 BNF Facility.

8 Specific Tasks

8.1 Tree clearing

Contractor shall remove any trees that fall at all three locations, including the access roads to the sites.

Trees shall be cut with a chainsaw or other equipment of the contractor’s choosing. Trees shall be moved

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Figure 2 Office Stie.

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Figure 3Instrument Field.

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Figure 4 Tower Site entrance. Please note that the site is still under construction.