A02_Statement_of_Work_-_MIIN_Tree_Felling.pdf

Solicitation 140P8325Q0040 Minidoka National Historic Site Attachment 01-Statement of Work Tree Felling

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background

• Minidoka National Historic Site has funding to remove the invasive Russian olive trees, woody brush, and woody debris located along its southern boundary. The contractor will remove all the trees and brush to clear the view from the park towards the canal.

• Russian olive trees are an invasive exotic species which prevent native plant growth. The trees along the canal were identified in the 2023 Minidoka National Historic Site Cultural Landscape Report as intrusions to the cultural landscape and were recommended for removal to reestablish the historic view experienced by the incarcerees at the camp.

This project satisfies the NPS mission to preserve its cultural resources by restoring the original viewshed. It also meets natural resource goals by removing an invasive plant species from the landscape.

• Statutory/regulatory foundation: The work is within the boundaries of an archeological site and as such is subject to regulations under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amended. Any ground disturbance work shall be monitored by Secretary of the Interior qualified archeologists to protect and prevent damage to archeological resources.

Objectives

• The contractor will provide services to remove trees, woody brush, and associated debris removal from the site. Contractor shall treat remaining stumps with herbicide following cutting. The view from the park will be cleared of invasive trees obstructing the canal.

Scope Work is to remove approximately 700 meters of Russian olive trees, branches, woody brush, and debris from the southern border of Minidoka National Historic Site located along the Northside Canal. Removal shall include hauling and disposal of wood from the site to appropriate disposal facility. The tree stand is discontinuous within the 700 meters with some areas having little to no material requiring removal.

Tasks

• Trees shall be felled and removed from the site. Trees shall not be removed by uprooting to limit ground disturbance.

• Stumps shall be left in place and treated with herbicide after cutting.

Solicitation 140P8325Q0040 Minidoka National Historic Site Attachment 01-Statement of Work Tree Felling

• All tree trunks, branches, woody debris, and woody brush shall be removed and disposed of offsite at appropriate disposal facility.

• Loads shall be covered to prevent dispersal of material while in transport.

• Contractor shall coordinate with park and Northside Canal company for access to site and work within the canal company right of way.

• Contractor shall coordinate with park staff for ground disturbance monitoring.

• Government will provide monitoring of ground disturbing activities by Secretary of

Interior qualified archeologist or archeological technician.

• Contractor shall be responsible for safety plan and traffic control along Hunt Road for contractor’s and any subcontractor employees, vehicles, and equipment exiting and entering site.

• Contractor vehicles and equipment shall access the site by way of the Northside Canal Company’s road which follows the canal and is immediately adjacent to the park boundary and work area. Contractor shall not drive vehicles or equipment across park areas to access the site.

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, GFI) No Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment or Information will be provided.

Security The contractor shall coordinate work schedule with Park and Northside Canal Company prior to beginning work or mobilizing equipment.

Place of Performance Work shall be at Minidoka National Historic Site located in Jerome, Idaho. The park’s physical mailing address is 1394 Hunt Road, Jerome Idaho 83338. The tree stands to be removed is located along the southern boundary of the park which abuts against the northern side of the Northside Canal.

Period of Performance Work shall be completed within 30 days after the contract award.