_C sow.pdf

BC-1 Amendment 0001

SECTION B C – STATEMENT OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work consists of tree clearing, and tree transplanting within the defined construction limits of the Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 3 (approximately 11.5 acres). See Attachment 0003 - Vicinity and Site Map, Attachment 0004 – Clearing Limits for PM.kmz, and Attachment 0005 – Project Site Photos.zip.

The intent of the project is to clear trees within the project limits, leaving cleared trees, roots, and vegetation; transplant trees identified by the CO; and remove cleared trees from steep slopes above the roadway, stockpiling removed trees at Osprey Pit.

a. Project Location

The Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 3 project is located in Yellowstone National Park, approximately 4 miles South of Mammoth, Park County, WY 82190

Latitude 440 55’ 53.58” N Long 1100 43’44.04 W

2. CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

a. Contractors Camp and Housing. A Contractor trailer camp located at Whispering Pines

Campground, providing ten “full hook-up” trailer sites is available to Contractor employees and their immediate families only. Approximate Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for the entrance is 44°43′44.02″N, 110°41′33.42″W. Utilities available include water, sewer, electric and trash facilities at all sites. To connect securely to the sewer hookups at this site, contractor employees are required to have an appropriate coupler, sewer connector and threaded adapter. Disposal of trash from the receptacles will be performed by the NPS.

Notify the CO in writing within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, the exact number of sites that will be occupied by the contractor or any of the subcontractors for that year. Available sites that are not requested may be repurposed by the NPS.

Enter into a rental agreement with YNP for each site requested. A flat monthly rate for RV sites with full hook-ups is $430.34 per site. A flat monthly rate for RV sites without full hook-ups is $332.00 per site. There is no partial or weekly rental rate.

Billing for campground usage will be issued December 1st, with payment due within 30 days.

For additional information contact Nav Singh of YNP, Monday through Friday at (307) 296-6323.

BC-2 Amendment 0001

b. Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape. Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

Preserve public and private property, and protect monuments established for the purpose of perpetuating horizontal, vertical, cadastral, or boundary control. When necessary to destroy a monument, reestablish the monument according to applicable state statute or by the direction of the agency or individual who established the monument.

Do not disturb any area outside the construction limits unless authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO). Replace trees, shrubs, or vegetated areas outside the construction limits damaged by construction operations as directed and at no cost to the Government. Only remove damaged limbs of existing trees when directed by the CO.

Do not excavate, remove, damage, alter, or deface any archeological or paleontological remains or specimens. Control the actions of employees and subcontractors on the project to ensure that protected sites are not disturbed or damaged. Should any of these items be encountered, suspend operations at the discovery site, notify the CO, and continue operations in other areas. The CO will inform the Contractor when operations may resume at the discovery site.

Paleontological remains and archeological specimens found within the construction area are the property of the National Park Service and will be removed only by the National Park Service or designated representatives. Notify the CO within 1 hour of any discovery.

The notification will include a brief statement of the location and details of the finding.

c. Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands. Comply with all regulations of the State fire marshal, conservation commission, Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, or other authority having jurisdiction governing the protection of land including or adjacent to the project.

Take every precaution and make every effort to protect the delicate environment of Yellowstone National Park and surrounding area. Comply with the following:

i. Park Orientation sessions. Notify the CO at least two weeks before starting work so an orientation session can be coordinated. All Contractor and subcontractor employees are required to attend park orientation sessions before commencing work. Orientation sessions will include information about park values, regulations, and appropriate housekeeping. It will be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to ensure all new subcontractors attend orientations on Park policies. Notify the CO of all orientations that are being conducted.

ii. All vehicles must be cleaned and weed free prior to entry into the Park. An equipment inspection will be required to enter the Park. (See Attachment 0006 – 2024 Equipment Inspection Contact List)

BC-3 Amendment 0001

iii. Do not allow motor vehicles and equipment to enter any waters located within Yellowstone National Park.

iv. Remove trees in a manner that does not compact or damage the topsoil. Do not drive or park on topsoil or wetland sod.

v. Use of unmuffled engine brakes or jake brakes is prohibited within Park boundaries.

vi. All food items will be stored inside vehicles, trailers, or wildlife-resistant receptacles except during actual use.

vii. Limit disturbance of roadside vegetation. This includes no driving or parking on vegetated shoulders. All pullouts to be used as parking will be fenced around the perimeter with temporary construction fencing.

viii. Confine all operations to areas within the construction limits.

ix. Do not allow equipment to idle longer than 15 minutes when not in use.

x. Always equip all motor vehicles and equipment with mufflers conforming to original manufacturers specifications. Ensure that they are in good working order to prevent excessive or unusual noise, fumes, or smoke.

xi. Use of air horns is prohibited except in the event of an emergency.

d. Limitations on Operations. When the project is active, restrict operations as follows:

i. Provide CO five (5) business days’ notice prior to beginning work.

ii. Restrict hauling vehicle speeds within Park boundaries to posted speed limit with a maximum of 35 MPH.

iii. Operate equipment in the direction of traffic, where practical.

iv. Locate staging areas within the project limits. Obtain approval of the location and access to staging areas. Store unused traffic control devices at staging areas.

(1) Any additional staging area outside the project limits require approval from the CO.

(2) Do not stage equipment or materials within the Glen Creek parking area or the

Bunsen Peak parking area when no clearing or transplanting work is occurring within 100-feet.

v. Provide parking areas for employees’ personal vehicles in approved areas.

BC-4 Amendment 0001

vi. Provide two-way radio communications between flaggers and between flaggers and pilot cars unless flaggers can see each other and communicate. Citizen band radios are not acceptable. Make radio equipment available to the CO as necessary.

vii. Limit operations between 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset.

viii. Nighttime operations are not allowed.

ix. Maintain public access to parking areas and trailheads within the project limits when there is no work happening in the immediate vicinity.

x. Submit oversized and overweight permit requests for non-legal loads transported within the Yellowstone National Park boundary (any load over 80,000 lb GVW). Use the FLH Bridge Oversized/Overweight Permit Load Request form (Attachment 0007).

xi. Comply with Yellowstone National Park limitations for size and weight of traffic on

Yellowstone National Park roads.

xii. Loads on the Gardner River High Bridge located on the Grand Loop Road between Mammoth and Tower Junction are limited to a maximum of 200,000 lb GVM and maximum axle load of 20,000 lb, subject to review and approval of the individual permit requests.

e. Spill Prevention. Submit and follow a Hazardous Spill Plan when a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan is not in effect. Submit the plan at least 2 days before beginning work. Develop a plan describing what actions will be taken in case of a spill and incorporate preventative measures to be implemented (such as the placement of refueling facilities, storage, and handling of hazardous materials, etc.).

i. Do not refuel vehicles within 100 feet of a water body.

ii. Do not use equipment that is leaking fluids. Repair leaks on equipment immediately.

Keep a supply of absorbent materials at the job site in the event of spills. Acceptable absorbent materials are those manufactured specifically for the containment and cleanup of hazardous materials.

iii. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous spills.

f. Hauling Materials on Public Roads. Load restrictions on Park roads are identical to the State load restrictions. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage, which may result from moving of equipment.

Any Contractor vehicles exceeding these restrictions must have a pilot vehicle. The pilot vehicle must have a sign on the front indicating “Oversized load Follows”. The Contractor must notify the CO of the intent to utilize a pilot vehicle prior to entering the Park. All costs for pilot vehicles will be borne by the Contractor.

BC-5 Amendment 0001

3. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work under this Statement of Work (SOW) that the Contractor provide or use products that are: energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMA)-designated); water-efficient; bio-based; environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); non-ozone depleting;

or made with recovered materials.

Unless otherwise identified in this SOW, each recovered materials or bio-based product provided and delivered must meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or bio-based content of an EPA- or USDA-designated product.

The sustainable acquisition requirements specified herein apply only to products that are required to be: (1) delivered to the Government during contract performance; (2) acquired by the contractor for use in performing services (including construction) at a Federally-controlled facility; (3) furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (4) specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

4. CONTRACT SCHEDULE

Any tree cutting must NOT begin prior to Monday, September 30, 2024, and must be complete no later than October 31, 2024.

5. PROJECT TASKS

a. Tree Clearing. This work consists of clearing trees as specified within the project construction limits.

i. Tree Clearing Plan – Submit a detailed plan for clearing all trees. Tree is defined as any vegetation that is greater than 3 inches Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) or higher than 3 vertical feet.

ii. Limits of trees to be removed are staked/flagged in the field.

iii. Perform felling, bucking, and decking of trees according to accepted logging practices with a minimum of breakage, damage, and waste.

iv. Clear trees to a stump height of 18”. Do not remove ground vegetation.

v. Remove trees from steep slopes (1:1 or steeper) above the roadway and stockpile the removed trees at the eastern edge of Osprey Pit.

BC-6 Amendment 0001

vi. Acceptance of this task shall be based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the contract and prevailing industry standard. In the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances, prevailing industry standards may be used.

b. Tree Transplanting. This work consists of conserving and planting trees. Transplant up to five (5) trees identified by the CO of 3-inches DBH or less from within the clearing limits. Replant the trees adjacent and outside of the clearing limits as directed by the CO.

i. Provide experienced landscaping or tree-moving personnel that has successfully completed transplanting work like that specified.

ii. Prior to any other tree clearing activities, coordinate with the CO to identify trees to protect in place and trees to be transplanted. Document the existing conditions of the trees to be transplanted prior to any clearing work in the area. Use sufficiently detailed color photographs or video recordings. Color shall accurately depict hue condition of foliage and bark.

iii. Transplanting operations shall be conducted under favorable weather conditions, on a cool, cloudy day.

iv. Utilize an appropriately sized mechanical tree spade for removing the trees. Ensure tree spade can remove trees with a root ball width equal to 10-inches (10”) minimum for every 1-inch of tree caliper. Minimum root ball width shall be 48-inches (48”).

v. Transplant trees after preparations for planting have been completed and install immediately after digging. If transplants cannot be planted the same day as digging, store in a well-sheltered area protecting from sun and animals. Do not allow the root plug to dry. Irrigate prior to planting.

vi. Collect transplants when soil is moist. If precipitation has not occurred, irrigate prior to lifting. Mark the orientation of the plant on the stem to ensure plant is transplanted in the same cardinal direction as it was removed. Make shovel cuts with the blade perpendicular to the surface of the ground. Do not transplant plants if the soil falls off the root system.

vii. Lift the root ball gently out of the hole while keeping the root ball intact. Hand pruners/saws may be used to cut away woody roots that do not come free during removal. Cover the root ball with damp untreated burlap until planting. Transfer the root ball to a suitable container for transport to the transplanting site. Protect the plant canopies and roots from drying winds when in transit.

viii. Position the tree so that its north side, marked before extracting, is facing north in its new location. Ensure the root flare is visible after planting. Till a two-foot (2’) radius to a depth of 6” around tree after transplanting to have loosened soil.

BC-7 Amendment 0001

ix. When planting on slopes, set the tree so the root flare on the uphill side is flush with the surrounding soil on the slope; the edge of the root ball on the downhill side will be above the surrounding soil. Apply enough topsoil to cover the downhill side of the root ball.

x. Irrigate immediately after transplanting, and at least weekly after planting if dry conditions persist.

xi. Install trunk stabilization on transplanted trees unless otherwise directed by the CO.

Drive stakes into undisturbed grade outside tree pit soil transition zone. Avoid penetrating root balls or root masses. Securely attach wire to stakes. Support trees with wire and tree tie webbing from the tree trunk to each stake. Allow one to two inches (1” to 2”) of slack to avoid rigid restraint of the tree. Attach thirty-six-inch (36”) long by one-half-inch (1/2”) diameter PVC pipe flagging to each wire.

6. WORK SCHEDULE.

Submit a preliminary work schedule at the pre-work meeting. A preliminary work schedule is a written narrative with a detailed breakdown of all contract activities for the contract. Within 7 days after the prework conference, the preliminary work schedule will be accepted or rejected. If rejected, submit a revised schedule within 3 days. Do not begin work, except mobilization and traffic control, without an accepted preliminary work schedule.

The following applies to the written narrative:

a. Estimate starting and completion dates of each activity.

b. Describe work to be done within each activity including the type and quantity of equipment, labor, and material to be used.

c. Describe the location on the project where each activity occurs.

d. Describe planned production rates by pay item quantities (e.g., lineal feet of pioneering per day or number of trees removed).

e. Describe workdays per week, holidays, number of shifts per day, and number of hours per shift.

f. Estimate any periods during which an activity is idle or partially idle. Show the beginning and end dates for reduced production or idle time.

g. Describe expected and critical delivery dates for equipment or material that can affect timely completion of the project.

h. Describe critical completion dates for maintaining the work schedule.

BC-8 Amendment 0001

7. TRAFFIC CONTROL. Provide a traffic control plan according to MUTCD for approval 10 days in advance of beginning work. Install and maintain traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the traffic control plan and MUTCD. Install and maintain as follows:

a. Limit total delays to the public to 20 minutes.

b. Furnish and install devices before the start of any work.

c. Relocate temporary traffic control devices as needed.

d. Remove devices that no longer apply to existing conditions.

e. Immediately replace any devices that are lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative

f. Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

g. Furnish and maintain traffic control devices that meet the “acceptable” standard described in Quality Standards for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices published by ATSSA. Amend the ATSSA standards as follows:

i. Repair or remove and replace “marginal” devices within 24 hours; and

ii. Repair or remove and replace “unacceptable” devices immediately.

h. Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

i. Furnish temporary traffic control devices that meet the NCHRP Report 350, Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features, for crashworthiness standards as applicable.

8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be Contractor furnished from outside the project limits. Use established commercial sources that fulfill the contract quantity and quality.

9. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The successful offeror will be required to procure and maintain until final acceptance of the contract, liability insurance of the types and limits specified below. The successful offeror shall obtain insurance from companies authorized to do business in Washington and shall cover all operations under the contract whether performed by the Contractor or by subcontractors.

Before work begins, furnish "certificates of insurance" certifying that the policies will not be changed or canceled until (30) days written notice has been given to the Government. Insurance coverage in the minimum amounts set forth below shall not relieve the Contractor of liability more than the coverage.

BC-9 Amendment 0001

a. Carry insurance meeting the following minimums:

i. Worker's compensation insurance. Minimum required by law.

ii. Comprehensive or commercial general liability insurance.

iii. Personal injury and property damage coverage.

iv. Contractual liability coverage.

v. Completed operations liability coverage.

vi. $1,000,000 combined single limit for each occurrence; and

vii. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.

viii. Automobile liability insurance. $1,000,000 combined single limit for each occurrence.

10. OTHER CONTRACTS. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of the work under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the other contracts and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performing the work under this contract to accommodate the additional work, heeding any direction that may be provided by the Contracting Office. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

Other contracts have either already begun or are expected to begin. The contracts may include, but are not limited to the following:

a. WY NPS YELL 12(2), Yellowstone River Bridge located in Yellowstone National Park near Tower Junction, WY.

b. WY NPS YELL 14(1), Lewis River Bridge located in Yellowstone National Park on the South Entrance Road.

11. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

• This order is a non-personal service as defined in FAR subpart 37.101. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor and/or Contractor’s employees and subcontractors:

• Shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the government;

BC-10 Amendment 0001

• Shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of this contract;

• Shall be free from supervision or control by any government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but

• Shall, pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, as is necessary to ensure the accomplishment of the contract objectives.

12. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

All supplies and/or work hereunder shall be subject to review by the government. The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all incoming shipments, documents, and services. Acceptance of the final deliverables shall be made in writing by the

TPOC.

13. AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds. No cost chargeable to the proposed task order can be incurred before receipt of a fully executed task order or specific authorization from the Contracting Officer.

14. PAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies and/or services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the Contractor of their own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer.

Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and conditions under this effort.

15. CONTRACTOR’S FAILURE TO PERFORM REQUIRED SERVICES

The rights of the Government and remedies described in this section are in addition to all other rights and remedies set forth in the contract. Specifically, the Government reserves its rights under the appropriate Inspection of Services and Termination Clauses. Any reductions in the Contractor’s invoice shall reflect the contract’s reduced value resulting from the Contractor’s failure to perform required services. The Contractor shall not be relieved of the full performance of the services hereunder and may be terminated for default based upon the inadequate performance of services, even if a reduction was previously taken for any inadequate performance.

16. CLOSEOUT OF CONTRACT FILES

BC-11 Amendment 0001

The Government will initiate the administrative closeout of the Delivery Order after receiving evidence that all technical requirements have been completed. The Contractor shall furnish all required documents in support of the closeout of this contract.

The Government anticipates the timeframe to complete administrative close out of this contract will not exceed thirty (30) days. The costs incurred in the administrative closeout of task orders and contract files are unallowable direct costs under the contract and, therefore, cannot be charged as direct costs to the Government. Contractors are to handle such costs in accordance with their disclosure statements/cost accounting systems.

17. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 0001 – Offeror Work Experience (1 page) Attachment 0002 – Past Performance Review Questionnaire (5 pages) Attachment 0003 – Vicinity and Site Map (7 pages) Attachment 0004 – Clearing Limits for PM.kmz (.zip file) Attachment 0005 – Project Site Photos (five (5) .zip files) Attachment 0006 – 2024 Equipment Inspection and Contact List (1 page) Attachment 0007 – FLH Bridge Oversized/Overweight Permit Load Request (1 page) Attachment 0008 – Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations (11 15 pages)