6-ATT B Scope of Work BD26-66 Durkee Springs Channel Structures.pdf

ATTACHMENT B: Scope of Work

BD26-66

PROJECT: Durkee Spring Channel Structures Project - 2026

LOCATION: Monroe Mountain, Central Utah

Introduction: The Richfield Field Office Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is requesting bids for a contractor to design and construct a project which will stabilize channels within the Durkee Springs wetland area, raise the water table, and expand the wetland back onto soils that are no longer connected to the water table. It is expected that this will be done through installation of in-channel structures using rock or wood commonly referred to as Zeedyke techniques. Outcomes would be a reduction of erosion and sedimentation, improvement of riparian vegetation, water quality, and improvement of overall watershed function in the target area. The contractor must design the project in coordination with the BLM and will be responsible for all construction.

1.0 SITE SPECIFICS:

Location and Description: Work under this Contract is located on Monroe Mountain within Central Utah, the Durkee Springs wetland project area is in Piute County, Utah. Wetland area associated with the springs covers about 3.5 acres. The project is located on public land that is administered by the Richfield Field Office, Bureau of Land Management. A condition assessment of Durkee Springs concluded that the site is functional-at-risk meaning that there are impacts to the wetland which are preventing processes that promote soil stability and good hydrologic function. Wetland area has decreased due to channel incision and lowering of the water table. The objectives of this project are to:

1. Kickstart hydrologic and ecological processes to reduce or reverse degradation over time, 2.

Implement structures to slow and disperse water, dissipate energy, capture sediment, allow for channel recovery and increase soil moisture by promoting mesic and wetland plant species expansion, 3.

Improve wildlife habitat, water quality, forage for livestock, drought resilience, soil health, and overall watershed function. By reaching these objectives there will be improvement in water quality and quantity, increase in wet and mesic meadow resiliency and improvement of habitat conditions for wildlife and riparian vegetation.

The work location is shown on the general location and site maps. Elevations range from 7,280 feet to 7400 feet within the project site.

Access to the site: Access onto the project site is provided by a combination of paved highways, county dirt surface roads and jeep trails. Four (4) wheel drive vehicles are recommended in and around the project area. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to get the equipment to the work site.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

Scope of Work Limits

The project will include the following:

• Development of a restoration plan utilizing Zeedyke techniques and principles

• Construction of Twenty-five to thirty in-channel structures such as Zeedyke structures (e.g., One

Rock Dams, Rock Laybacks, Zuni Bowls, etc..)

Zeedyk structures are low profile, hand-built treatments made of rock or wood intended to restore hydrologic and ecological function of wet meadows and small streams impacted by head-cutting, gully erosion, and channel incision. The structures help to slow and disperse water, dissipate energy, capture sediment, and increase soil moisture thereby promoting mesic and wetland plant species expansion that prevents further degradation and fosters channel recovery. Typical installation requires multiple structures to achieve desired effects within a reach.

A Successful contractor will: a) Prepare a restoration plan to install a mix of Zeedyke structures to provide and increase in wet and mesic meadow habitat, b) Construct the structures, and; c) Provide documentation of the plan and as built conditions.

Implementation and construction of the restoration plan is by hand labor and hand tools only. The only power equipment allowed will be vehicles with trailers and UTVs to deliver rock to the project site. No heavy equipment and machinery will be allowed in the project area. The contractor will be responsible to provide equipment and labor to fully implement the restoration plan.

Zeedyke structures are built primarily using rock. Zuni bowls are rock-lined, step falls with plunge pools to dissipate the energy of falling water to stabilize a headcut. These structures stabilize the headcut by both stepping down the water in a way that minimizes the erosive and scour potential of falling water by protecting and maintaining moisture and vegetation at the pour-over. One rock dams slow the flow of water, increase bank infiltration, capture sediment and helps recruit vegetation, which can raise the channel bed elevation in gradual increments. Rock Rundown are used to stabilize small headcuts (< 1.5 ft. tall) and prevent upstream erosion. Rock laybacks are used to treat long headcuts that are often in areas subject to sheet flow events. Log and fabric step falls are used on large headcuts (up to 4 ft. tall) and in areas where access to logs is more practical than rock. Filter dams are structures that are used to raise the bed of a gully by temporarily impounding shallow water, allowing it to seep through rock slowly allowing for sediment trapping. Media Luna’s are used to manage overland sheet flow.

This bid is to provide labor and materials to design and construct the identified structures as specified. This project is located on Monroe Mountain in Piute County in Central Utah, and accessed off State Hwy 89. The project will take place in the Durkee Springs area east of Marysvale, Utah. This project will take place within the Durkee Spring wetland area.

Specifications:

The Contractor (at least one person, key in the execution of, and involved throughout the term of the contract) must have formal education in natural resources, hydrology or similar discipline that gives the contractor competency in reading the landscape (landform, morphology, soils and vegetation) to recognize resource problems and restoration opportunities. The contractor must understand and be familiar with Rangeland Technical Note No. 40 (attached) and Let the Water Do the Work: Induced Meandering, an Evolving Method for Restoring Incised Channels to implement treatments effectively in this system.

The contractor shall pay careful attention to landform, grades and changing elevations, vegetation types that may inform site conditions, areas where water moves faster and becomes concentrated, or where it slows down and spreads out. All of these site details inform effective treatment design. Learn to identify resource problems, such as, headcuts, channel incision, and areas that are drying out due to de-watering.

Also, look for opportunities to reconnect the channel with its floodplain, areas of deep soils that can hold water in the system for longer periods when saturated, and landforms where water could be spread out further on the land surface. Multiple structures are often installed together to achieve desired objectives within a reach. The contractor must also look for restoration opportunities where raising the grade of an incised channel could reconnect the floodplain and cobble/gravel layer for subirrigation of the meadow, or for areas where treatment efforts could spread concentrated flow wider on the landscape.

The Contractor Shall:

• Submit a plan showing the location, type, size, and density of structures, based on site-specific observations and coordination with BLM personnel. The number, type, size, location, and spatial arrangement of structures that best evokes the biophysical responses needed to achieve transect/structure, complex and project-scale objectives should be implemented. These decisions should be made in accordance with the standards of practice and the following specifications:

• Site Conditions and Objectives o Reach ID o Length o Baseline Conditions o Management Objectives o Success Criteria

• Treatment Specifications o Reach ID o Structure Number o Structure Type o Dimensions (ft) (L X W X H) o Materials o Site Specific Notes o Materials, equipment and staging instructions o Planned installation dates o Permits, notifications and stipulations o Design drawings, plan maps and additional notes o Operations and Maintenance

• Logistics (e.g., Material Delivery, Project Layout and Staking Structures) prior to construction o Mark structures with wooden stakes to denote the structure type and size o Develop a protocol for estimating materials that are needed to complete each structure o GPS structure locations and record structure dimensions o Identify areas for staging rock and other materials and reclamation of these areas following project completion o Source and deliver materials (e.g., granitic angular rock from a local quarry) prior to construction from local private sources o Collect pre and post monitoring data to allow for the completion of a project report that showcases improvements that are made.

1.1 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting Work

The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions, which can affect the work or its’ cost, including but not limited to:

#1) Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

#2) Availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;

#3) Uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site;

#4) Conformation and conditions of the ground; and

#5) Character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the State.

Only areas shown on the Project Map will be constructed. The project areas are identified with GPS unit. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to provide a GPS that can load project location areas from a computer if requested.

Government staff will identify unit boundaries for the work carried out under the contract. The Contractor shall immediately upon entering the project area, begin work, locate control points, section corners, and take such action to prevent their destruction.

1.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT:

Equipment Requirements: Contractor will furnish all equipment required to complete this project, making sure all equipment is functional and free of oil and gas leaks that could cause damage to BLM property. All soil and plant parts shall be removed to prevent the spread of noxious weeds in and out of the project area.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

No Government property shall be furnished on this project.

EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP:

All equipment and/or materials incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The State may require, in writing, that the contractor remove from the work any employee deemed by the State to be incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

Surface Conditions: construction shall not occur under conditions that prevent the proper operation of equipment. These conditions include snow, frozen ground or when the soil exceeds 15% moisture content. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the Government.

Surface Disturbance: Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

Equipment and vehicles must not be operated or driven outside of the flagged boundaries except on identified roads or trails. All terrain vehicles may be used within project areas as long as vehicle use does not create a visible trail. All created visible trails and/or ruts will be reclaimed at the expense of the contractor.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal. Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

2. Use of 2-wheel and 4-wheel vehicles is permitted in the project areas. Off-road driving will be prohibited when soils are wet and rutting may occur.

3. Hazardous Materials:

A. Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

B. On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized.

On-site disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil.

C. Incidental (de minimus) leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses will not subject the contractor to remedial requirements. They will be considered to be normal and unavoidable losses. Continual leaks will be noted on inspection reports and correction through maintenance required.

D. Maintenance and repair operations that require the draining of engines or hydraulic systems may be conducted on site only if the fluids are captured, containerized, and removed from public lands for proper disposal.

1.4 Security, equipment, work hours

PUBLIC ACCESS:

Access into and through the project site shall remain open to the public at all times. The Contractor shall maintain roadways free of vehicles, tools and debris.

SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY:

The Contractor may leave equipment at the work site; however, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for protection of equipment and is solely responsible if the equipment is lost, stolen or damaged.

CREW SUPERVISION:

1. Contractor shall designate one English literate supervisor who will be on-site during operation hours. Supervisors shall be identified during the pre-work conference. Any changes in supervisory designations must be submitted in writing to the Project manager at least 24 hours prior to the change taking effect.

2. Person designated by the Contractor, as supervisor must remain with and effectively directs the crew by (1) making periodic inspections of the crew’s work, (2) advising them as to improper work methods, (3) providing instructions for correcting any improper work methods encountered.

3. Emergency transportation will be provided by the Contractor at all times.

WORK CAMPS:

Work camps may be established only in location authorized in advance by the Project Manager in coordination with the Government. Should such a camp be authorized, the Contractor shall maintain the camp in an orderly and sanitary manner. Upon vacating a camp and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall remove all refuse and other signs of occupancy to the satisfaction of the Project Manager.

WORK HOURS:

Work hours under this contract shall be limited to the time between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day. Work hours may extend into darkness only when the contractor’s equipment is suitably outfitted with exterior lighting sufficient to allow safe operation; AND only when mutually agreed upon between the contractor and the project manager. Work may be done on Saturday, Sunday, and legal national holidays as mutually agreed between the Contractor and the Project Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference.

DELAYS:

The contractor is expected to complete all contract performance in a timely manner, regardless of the contractor or subcontractor's other work load, including any work being performed under other state contracts. A delay or failure to perform may be considered excusable when the delay or failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor. Examples of these causes are (1) acts of God or of the public enemy, (2) acts of the State in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, (3) fires, (4) floods, (5) epidemics, (6) quarantine restrictions, (7) strikes, (8) freight embargoes, and (9) unusually severe weather. In each instance, the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor.

Upon request of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and extent of the failure. If the Contracting Officer determines that any failure to perform results from one or more of the causes above, the delivery schedule may be revised, subject to the State’s contract termination rights under the contract.

Note: “Unusually severe weather” means weather that is outside the normal weather patterns for a specific area at a specific time of the year. For example, strong wind and snow storms in fall and winter, or strong wind, rain or hail storms in spring and summer are not considered unusually severe. An unusually severe snow, wind or rain storm is one that is worse than even the harshest normal conditions during a season.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS:

Pre-work Conference:

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

2. 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, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the contract.

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

4. 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 the Project Manager.

2. Notification: Meetings may be called by either the Project Manager or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend.

1.6 FIRE DANGER SEASON:

If the Project Manager allows the Contractor to continue work during the periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the Project Manager

1.7 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA:

1. The Contractor agrees that should he or any of his employees in the performance of this contract discover evidence of possible scientific, pre-historical, historical, or archeological data he will notify the Project Manager immediately giving the location and nature of the findings.

2. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Project Manager may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted.

3. The Contractor agrees to insert this paragraph in all subcontracts, which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES:

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431-433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa-ll) (36 CFR 296.4 and 36 CFR 261.9(g)), shall be identified on the ground by the Government. The Government may unilaterally modify or cancel this contract to protect an area, object of antiquity, artifact, or similar object which is or may be entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object or artifact is discovered or identified. Discovery of such areas by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party and operations will be suspended at that location until the significance or potential significance of the site is determined.

Contractor shall protect all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture against destruction, obliteration, removal or damage during Contractor's operations. Contractor shall immediately notify the Government if disturbance occurs to any known site, and shall immediately halt operations in the vicinity of the site until the Government authorizes the Contractor to proceed. Contractor shall bear costs of evaluation and restoration in accordance with 36 CFR 296.14(c), provided that such payment shall not relieve Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law.

1.8 CONTRACT TIMELINE, PERFORMANCE, AND PAYMENT

NOTICE TO PROCEED:

Unless notified by the DWR project manager that notice-to-proceed will be delayed, receipt of the contract or purchase order by email shall constitute Notice to Proceed. The Project Manager may issue a separate delayed notice-to-proceed for any reason including adverse soil, vegetative, climatologic or other environmental conditions.

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:

The Contractor shall begin work within seven (7) calendar days from the effective date of the notice to proceed. The Contractor shall continue performance of the work under the contract without delay or interruption except by causes beyond his control identified in the Delays clause. While an extended performance window is provided in this statement of work, this extended window is designed for contractors who may have multiple contracts to complete for the State of Utah at the same time as this contract. The extended performance window is not to be construed as a full performance time window just for this project unless approved in advance in writing by the State’s project manager. Once the contractor is on site working, the contractor shall work diligently and complete all work within the project performance time in the Contract Time clause below.

It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to complete contract performance regardless of contractor’s current workload, including other state contracts. If necessary, the contractor will be expected to take whatever means are necessary to ensure timely contract performance. At the discretion of the contractor, this may include sub-contracting, additional equipment/manpower and/or any other necessary action. Any necessary action taken by the contractor to ensure timely completion shall be at no additional expense to the State of Utah beyond the original contract price.

CONTRACT TIME:

Performance window: April 20, 2026 – June 15th, 2026

INSPECTION:

Surveillance Plan: The Government will inspect completed acres for and provide recommendations to improve work quality while work is in progress. The Contractor is responsible for providing quality control to assure that work complies with the contract specifications.

Final Inspection:

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

2. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager at least three (3) working days before completing date so the Government can schedule the final inspection.

3. Deficiencies: The Contractor shall correct deficiencies and project areas will be re-inspected by the Project Manager.

ACCEPTANCE:

Based on inspection results, if the quality level falls below contract specifications, the Project Manager will immediately notify the Contractor in writing and instruct the Contractor to improve the quality of work. If the quality of the work is not raised to an acceptable level after written notification, the Project Manager may issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract time will continue to run.

If untreated or unsatisfactorily treated areas are the primary reason for unsatisfactory work, the Contractor shall rework acres designated by the Government until satisfactory work quality is obtained.

PAYMENT:

One lump-sum final payment will be made for the actual number of liner footage completed following a final inspection of the completed project, and consistent with the payment clause in the State’s standard terms and conditions. Normally, requests for partial payments will not be considered.

However, if a partial payment request is considered, approval of said request shall be at the total discretion of the State. Contractor must get a partial payment request approved in writing prior to submitting an invoice for partial payment. Partial payment invoices received without prior approval will be returned to the contractor as not proper for payment.

WINTER STOPPAGE:

At the sole discretion of the State/DWR this contract may be stopped at any time due to frozen soil or other winter conditions. Once the contract work is stopped for winter, the state may pay the contractor and cancel the remaining portion of the contract, or issue a resumption of work order when spring weather permits. Contractor must proceed diligently with all work as weather permits until a stop-work order is issued.

1.9 CHANGE ORDERS:

Minor Change Order. If the State determines that a change in the Scope of Work is necessary, they may modify liner feet totals or parcel configuration by up to 10% of the originally proposed Project Area by providing written notice to the Contractor (“Minor Change Order”). Issuance of a Minor Change Order does not excuse the Contractor from their obligation to perform the work under their original per-liner foot bid price, nor does it excuse the State from paying Contractor for work completed to project specifications. Changes in liner footage or parcel configuration will add or exchange work areas with characteristics similar to those in the original Project Area. When possible, a Minor Change Order should be implemented so as to leave a consolidated and contiguous project area having similar access to that originally described in the Scope of Work.

Major Change Order. If the State determines that a change in the Scope of Work is necessary, and that change does not qualify as a Minor Change Order, the State and the Contractor may negotiate a Major Change Order as an amendment to the original contract. Examples of Major Change Orders include: (1) a reduction or cancellation of liner footage that is greater than 10% of the original Project Area or (2) a change in the Project Area such that the new project characteristics are not comparable to those described in the original Scope of Work. Major Change Orders may authorize an increase in the unit price of per-acre bid submitted by the Contractor, payment of part or all of equipment mobilization costs incurred by the Contractor, or a combination of both. Any Major Change Order shall be supported by documentation supporting the equitable adjustment in contract terms and is subject to approval by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing.

Change Order Limitations. The sum of all payments made under one or more Change Orders on a single contract may not exceed the liability cap for the contract, calculated by identifying the per-foot bid price, and multiplying that figure by 10% of the footage within the Project Area that remains unfinished. For example, the maximum payment authorized under a Major Change Order would be calculated as follows:

$5.00 per foot bid price x (10% of 500 feet left untreated) = $250 Maximum

Nothing in this Section relieves the Contractor from their obligation to perform as described in Section 1, unless the State determines that a change order is appropriate. Under no circumstances may a Change Order exceed the total approved contract price. In most cases, the actual Change Order amount will be substantially less than the maximum liability cap for the contract. Nothing herein shall be construed as eliminating or modifying a Contractor’s obligation to mitigate damages they may incur due to the circumstances necessitating a Major Change Order, or the State’s right to terminate an Agreement in lieu of issuing a Change Order.

SECTION II – BID REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION

2.0 BID INFORMATION

SITE VISIT:

There will be no MANDATORY SITE VISIT

It is strongly recommended that each potential bidder ensures that he/she has a complete understanding of the requirements of this project. Bidders are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

SHAPE FILES:

For this project shape/KML file(s) [ x ] are [ ] are not available.

If available, files will be provided to any bidder who requests them. To request a shape/KML file, bidder must submit a request for the files in the portal via Q&A. Properly submitted requests will be granted and file(s) will be provided by the Project Manager and uploaded by the Purchasing Agent to the project page in the Public Files section and will be sent to all vendors as a Public Notice as long as the request is sent prior to the question & answer closing time. The State purchasing agent identified elsewhere in this solicitation shall upload requested maps, files, and answers to the U3P project page.

Requests for shape or KML files submitted by fax or phone will not be honored. The State/DWR is not responsible if said files cannot be delivered by email because of the bidder’s email system limitations.

It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that his/her email capability is adequate.

Shape/KML files will not be delivered under any other format or method. No other comments or questions are allowed in an emailed request. Note the “Questions” provision below.

Under no circumstances shall the shape/KML files by considered part of the contractual document.

They will be provided for informational purposes only. Any .pdf files provided in this bid document, and the actual physical site location shall govern any contractual interpretation or dispute related to this project.

QUESTIONS:

Only questions specific to the site should be asked at the site. All other questions related to this solicitation, specifications, or bidding procedures MUST be asked in writing in the Bonfire Hub (https://utah.bonfirehub.com). There are no exceptions to this. Questions asked at the site visit, and subsequent answers will be recorded and posted on Bonfire so that all potential bidders can review questions and answers.

BIDDING:

This contract will be bid on an overall project price basis. The total price shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the job, which includes all mobilization and operating costs. There will be no fuel surcharges or adjustments negotiated.

2.1 REFERENCES:

For a bid to be considered for this project, the bidder must have successfully completed at least one project similar in nature to installation of zeedyke structures. Bidders must provide a minimum of two references (preferably three) that can establish that the bidder has this required experience and has performed well. Bidders who do not meet the experience requirement will not be considered for award. Reference information must include the information outlined in Attachment D, Reference Information, included elsewhere in this solicitation. References that cannot be reached because the information is too old to be accurate, or is otherwise inaccurate, will not be considered a proper reference that meets the minimum number of references stated above. To help determine bidder responsibility, the State reserves the right to request additional reference information and also reserves the right to contact known references and/or refer to internal documentation independent of what is submitted by the bidder.

CONRACT AWARD:

A contract will be awarded to the most qualified responsible vendor who ranks the highest in the Evaluation phase, and meets any experience and equipment requirements noted elsewhere in this solicitation. Pricing shall NOT be discussed in the submission phase, and submissions cannot contain any mention of cost. After an award is made, the awarded contractor will submit a cost proposal and the Negotiation phase will begin with the agency.

SECTION III – Technical Criteria

1) Describe your methodology for conducting a pre-construction assessment of the project area's hydrology and geomorphology. How will your team determine the specific type and placement of Zeedyk structures to reduce erosion, raise the water table, and expand the wetland per the scope of work?

2) Detail your construction and implementation strategy. Specifically, address your approach to material sourcing, staging, minimizing soil compaction, and your approach to using hand labor in areas where mechanical equipment should not be used to prevent disturbing wetland grounds.

3) Describe the ecological indicators and criteria your team will use to evaluate the success of the installed structures and explain your strategy for adaptive management if the initial structures do not produce the desired water table elevation & wetland expansion.

4) Submit a full plan outlining the implementation of the type of structure you have determined to be most effective, including the location, size, quantity, density, and spatial arrangement that best evoke biophysical responses required to achieve project-scale objectives. Decisions should be made based on specific environmental observations and the plan should address the following specifications:

a. Site Conditions and Objectives Reach ID Length Baseline Conditions Management Objectives Success Criteria

b. Treatment Specifications Reach ID Structure Number Structure Type Dimensions (ft) (L X W X H) Materials Site Specific Notes Materials & equipment and staging instructions Planned installation dates Permits, notifications, and stipulations Design drawings, maps and additional notes Operations and Maintenance

c. Logistics prior to construction Develop a protocol for estimating materials that are needed to complete each structure

GPS structure locations and record structure dimensions

Identify areas for staging rock and other materials and reclamation of these areas following project completion

Identify sources and delivery method/timeline for materials from local private sources

Collect pre-monitoring data to compare to post-completion data to prepare a project report that showcases improvements that are made

SECTION IV – MAPS, DRAWINGS AND OTHER INFORMATION

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

All maps, pictures, drawings and other documents/information provided in this section, or otherwise referenced in section one of this contract are hereby incorporated by reference in the final contract document.

ATTACHMENT C

REFERENCE INFORMATION

First Reference:

Company Name:___________________________ Contact Person:________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________ Email Address:_________________________

Project Name:_____________________________ Project Type/Size:

Contract Amount: $_______________ Date Completed:

Comments related to this reference:_______________________________________________________

Second Reference:

Company Name:___________________________ Contact Person:________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________ Email Address:_________________________

Project Name:_____________________________ Project Type/Size:

Contract Amount: $_______________ Date Completed:

Comments related to this reference:_______________________________________________________

Third Reference:

Company Name:___________________________ Contact Person:________________________