A04_2026_SOW_WDR_Mastication.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

2026 West Dolores Rim Mastication

Habitat Improvement Project

FY 2026

Contents

SECTION A - DESCRIPTION – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

A.1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1 – PROJECT OBJECTIVES

A.1.2 - LOCATION OF PROJECT

A.1.3 – SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A.1.4 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A.1.5 - CONTRACT PERIOD

A.1.6 DEFINITIONS

SECTION A.2 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A.2.1 - BLM WILL FURNISH OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

A.2.2 - CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH

A.2.3 - ACCESS

A.2.4 – OPERATIONS PLAN

A.2.5 - COR/PI

A.2.6 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

A.2.8 - FIRE STIPULATIONS

A.2.9 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A.2.10 - PROTECTION

A.2.11 - REMEASUREMENT

A.2.12 - ROAD MAINTENAINCE

A.2.13 - SAFETY

A.2.14 - INJURIES AND DAMAGE

A.2.15 - SIMULTANEOUS USE OF AREA

A.2.16 - SPARK ARRESTERS

A.2.17 - STATUS REPORT

A.2.18 - ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL DISCOVERIES

A.3 - CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEM

A.4 - GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

A.4.1 Work Quality Percentage

A.5 -ACCEPTANCE

A.5.1 Unit Basis

A.5.2 Acceptable Quality Level

A.5.3 - Unsatisfactory Work Quality

A.6 - REINSPECTION

A.7 - PAYMENT

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

B. 1 - KEY PERSONNEL

B.1.2 Substitutions

B.2 - PREWORK CONFERENCE

B.3 SAFETY PLAN

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION C - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

C.1 –Project Area Map

SECTION A - DESCRIPTION – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

A.1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1 – PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The objective of the FY26 West Dolores Rim mastication project is to 50 percent of the fuels on 132 acres of BLM on the West Dolores Rim, near Egnar Colorado. The Tres Rios Field Office will be responsible for administering the project. The purpose is to improve habitat for big game by opening up the canopy.

In areas identified for thinning the contractor will remove 50% of all live pinyon and juniper, in equal proportions. The contractor will remove 50% of shrubs > 36” in height. Any tree less than 36" is considered a sapling and not included in the 50% to be removed. Across the project area all down and standing dead pinyon and juniper will be masticated. Burn scarred standing dead trees will not be removed. Contractors are to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment to mechanically mow and shred designated vegetation with a tracked or rubber-tired machine mounted, horizontal or vertical shaft shredder or mulcher capable of working on slopes up to 30 percent and mulching trees or logs. All cut vegetation shall be shredded such that 60 percent of the mulch material is less than 4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. 80 percent of the mulch and slash resulting from the mowing and shredding must be distributed on the ground surface at a depth less than 6 inches. A small portion of the slash resulting from the mowing and shredding (not more than 20%) may be higher than 6 inches but no more than 8 inches above the ground.

The contractor will provide for transportation of all equipment to and from the work sites.

The BLM will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Award of this contract will be on a best value determination. The following evaluation factors will be used in determining contract award.

1. Experience: experience in performing PJ removal within the geographical region encompassed in the SOW and maps.

2. Past performance: past performance in performing PJ Removal in the geographic region encompassed in the SOW and maps.

3. Price. The non-price factors are of equal importance. The non-price factors, when combined, shall be weighted significantly more important than price. Among offers considered technically equal, price will be the deciding factor.

5. Three references of past performance same type of work in the same type of terrain must be included with the contractor’s proposals. Contracting Officer may conduct past performance interviews.

A.1.2 - LOCATION OF PROJECT

The project is located approximately 2 miles east of Egnar Colorado (37.91216106, -108.9063146).

The project can be accessed from Dove Creek, Colorado, on Hwy 141.

A.1.3 – SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Treatment Plan and Schedule to accomplish the project objectives, and organize and direct all of the equipment and personnel needed to fully accomplish the work. The contractor shall furnish all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work required. The Treatment Plan and Schedule will be agreed upon by both parties and incorporated into the contract. All changes to the Treatment Plan will be agreed to prior to the changes taking effect.

The contractor shall be required to:

1. Provide an Operations/Treatment Plan and Schedule. See section A.2.4

a. The Treatment Plan and Schedule shall include as a minimum the following items:

Schedule for completion of objectives, personnel and equipment involved.

2. Provide a Quality Control Plan. See section A.3.

3. Provide a Safety Plan. See section A.2.13.

A.1.4 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A.1.4.1 – Pre-bid Site Tour A site tour is scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 10:00 am, Egnar, Colorado.

(lat 37.9031204, long -108.9407904 WGS 84)

General

In areas identified for thinning the contractor will remove 50% of all pinyon and juniper, in equal proportions. The contractor will remove 50% of shrubs > 36” in height. Any tree less than 36" is considered a sapling and not included in the 50% to be removed.

Across the project area all down and standing dead pinyon and juniper will be masticated. Burn scar standing dead trees will not be removed.

Contractors are to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment to mechanically mow and shred designated vegetation with a tracked or rubber-tired, machine mounted, horizontal or vertical shaft shredder or mulcher capable of working on slopes up to 30 percent and mulching trees or logs. All cut vegetation shall be shredded such that 60 percent of the mulch material is less than 4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. 80 percent of the mulch and slash resulting from the mowing and shredding must be distributed on the ground surface at a depth less than 6 inches. A small portion of the slash resulting from the mowing and shredding (not more than 20%) may be higher than 6 inches but no more than 8 inches above the ground.

• Stumps and stubble heights must be less than 8 inches above the ground surface or any obstacle.

• The Contractor shall minimize soil disturbance and exposure of mineral soil to less than 10% of the treatment area.

Wet Period Restrictions

• Vehicle traffic and equipment operation will be restricted during wet periods to prevent rutting in excess of one inch on gravel roads and 2 inches on native surface roads. Vehicle traffic and equipment operation may also be restricted during dry periods if native surface roads become powdered. When/If such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and immediately notify the COR/PI.

Other Specifications for Task 1

All of the activities associated with this project shall be conducted in such a manner that there shall not be any adverse impact to the following resources listed.

Protection of Improvements, Survey Monuments, and Sensitive Areas

• The Contractor(s) shall avoid any damage to improvements such as, but not limited to, fences, gates, utility poles, survey markers or monuments, survey witness trees and cultural sites. The Contractor will be required to repair or pay fair market value to replace any damaged improvements.

• The BLM will mark all known monuments with blue flagging. Should the operator identify a monument that has not been marked, they will avoid the monument and notify the COR or PI.

Safety

• Warning signs must be posted at least 300 feet away from the machinery on roads and trails adjacent to the Treatment Units while the shredding/mowing machinery is in operation.

Road Maintenance

• Commensurate with use, the Contractor is responsible for maintaining all roads within the project area. Maintenance shall be performed in a timely manner to prevent rutting and seasonal weather damage, and safeguarding soil and water quality, and provide for safe use. Specifications for road maintenance activities are listed below.

1. Visibility - The Contractor shall remove vegetation or other obstructions to driver visibility as such obstructions caused by Contractor’s activities during the permit period.

2. Drainage Maintenance - The Contractor shall keep ditches, culverts, water bars and other drainage facilities clear and functioning.

Noxious Weeds

• Vehicles and heavy equipment are one of the primary agents for the spread of noxious weed seed to public lands. In efforts to mitigate the spread of weed seed to BLM lands the following actions are required for contractors prior to transport to a BLM project area.

The Contractor will be responsible for power-washing or comparable cleaning, to ensure that noxious weed seeds are removed from all equipment and vehicles used on the project prior to entering the project area. BLM will require a pre-implementation inspection to ensure compliance which would be arranged to occur before the equipment enters BLM lands. The Contractor is responsible for any additional transport or expenses associated with non-compliance.

Support vehicles (pickups, fuel/service vehicles, transports, dump trucks, etc.)

• Pressure wash radiator to flush seeds.

• Pressure wash undercarriage to remove accumulations of mud and soil that may contain seeds.

Heavy Equipment (dozers, road graders, excavators, backhoes, loaders, etc.)

• Pressure wash radiator(s) to flush seeds.

• Pressure wash tracks to remove accumulations of soil.

• Pressure wash all areas of soil/debris accumulations (i.e. steps)

• Pressure wash blades and buckets where soil/mud is accumulated.

• Empty pre-cleaners (air intake) before transport.

Fire Extinguisher and Tools on Equipment

• While in use, each internal combustion engine including tractors, trucks, dozers, hydro-axes, welders, generators, stationary engines, or comparable powered equipment shall be provided with at least the following:

1. One fire extinguisher, at least 5#ABC with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of 3A - 40BC, or greater. Extinguisher shall be mounted so as to be readily available for use (not locked in a tool box or chained to a seat, for example)

2. One shovel, sharp, size “O” or larger, round-pointed with an overall length of at least 48 inches.

3. One axe, sharp, double bit 3½#, or one sharp pulaski.

• It is prohibited to operate or use any internal or external combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester maintained in effective working order and meeting guidelines set forth in National Wildfire Coordinating Group Publication NFES 1363 and 2363.

A.1.5 - CONTRACT PERIOD

Work cannot be started until August 15, 2026 and will need to be completed by November 30, 2026.

A.1.6 DEFINITIONS

Bearing Tree - A tree which is used as a reference monument to locate a property corner.

Biomass- Biomass – Any tree, or portion of, less than 6 inches DBH and top, limbs, or slash of a merchantable tree.

Bole – The central stem of a tree, with no limbs, once it has grown to substantial thickness

Brush - Vegetation consisting of shrub species with single or multi-stems originating at or near ground level not normally reaching twenty feet in height. Examples include but are not limited to oakbrush, serviceberry, and sagebrush.

Conifer – A tree that is a gymnosperm, usually an evergreen with cones and needle-shaped or scale like leaves, i.e. Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, white fir, Rocky Mountain juniper or piñon pine.

CO – Contracting Officer

COR – Contracting Officers’ Representative

COR/PI - either the COR or the PI

Landing – A flat location cleared of trees within or near the treatment area with room to deck forest products for subsequent transportation.

PI – Project Inspector

Severe – To completely separate from the whole.

Slash - Any material which has been cut by the Contractor during mulching operations

Standing Dead – Any standing tree with less than 20% of the potential canopy live.

Unsevered – not completely separated from the whole, pieces still attached.

**When a disagreement over definitions not listed arises, the Society of American Foresters, THE DICTIONARY of FORESTRY, will be used to determine accepted definitions.

SECTION A.2 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A.2.1 - BLM WILL FURNISH OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

1. Designate the boundary of the areas to be treated with roads or plastic surveyors flagging.

2. Provide maps and descriptions of the area, and go with the operator around the boundary of the area.

3. Flag known survey monuments with blue flagging.

4. Conduct on-site inspections by the PI/COR.

5. The CO or the COR will be available to approve/disapprove a proposed cutting method not herein listed prior to acceptance of a bid.

6. Measurement of the area treated by Global Positioning System (GPS) as each unit is completed. Note:

All GPS measurements are taken on the horizontal plane not “slope” acreage.

A.2.2 - CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH

1. Cutting equipment and any and all necessary parts or equipment to maintain the tools in a safe operating condition.

2. Transportation for equipment and operators to and from the site.

3. Repair and maintenance of equipment.

4. An English speaking authorized representative on site at all times when working.

A.2.3 - ACCESS

Traveling on Hwy 491 from Dove Creek, head west for 12.6 miles, turn right on W Summit Road and head north for 9.4 miles, turn right onto Hyde Rd for 2.0 miles, turn left and head north on the UColo Road for 2.1 miles. Turn right on Radium 7 road for 2.1 miles. Turn left and follow the Wilson Shaft road for 3.2 miles. (see Project Location Map).

A.2.4 – OPERATIONS PLAN

Prior to the commencement of operations, the Contractor shall obtain from the COR written approval of a written operations plan commensurate with the terms and conditions of the contract which shall include measures needed to assure protection of the environment and watershed. All thinning and clearing shall be done in accordance with the plan.

Work must be done in a systematic manner, beginning at one end of the project area and working through it in a logical manner prescribed in the operations plan.

A.2.4.1 CAMPING AND WORKSITE CONDITIONS

The contractor or his employees, upon documented permission from the CO/COR, may establish temporary work camps on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Camps shall be kept tidy and free of refuse. These camps may consist of mobile trailers, pickup campers, tent trailers, or tents. The contractor will be required to rehabilitate the camping area to the satisfaction of the CO/COR. Camps are subject to all fire restrictions placed by state, county or federal authorities.

A.2.4.2 MIGRANT SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS PROTECTION ACT REGISTRATION

As set forth in Title 29, Part 500 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection, the Contractor shall maintain all necessary U.S. Department of Labor registrations during the performance period of this contract. Failure to maintain a valid registration is grounds for termination of this contract.

In compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Contractor shall provide the following to meet minimum safety and health standards for housing employees when camping on Federal lands:

a. A shelter to provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect the workers from the cold.

b. Sanitary facilities for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water replenished as necessary, to meet the requirement for storage of perishable food items.

c. An adequate and convenient potable water supply, approved by the appropriate health authority, in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes. As an alternative, commercial bottled water may be used.

d. Toilet and hand washing facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp, at not less than a 1:15 ratio, supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and shall be on site and serviceable prior to any camping.

e. Fly-tight, rodent-tight, impervious, cleanable or single service containers to be used for the storage of garbage. Such containers shall be kept clean and emptied when full.

f. Basic first aid supplies under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid.

g. A laundry tray or tub for every 30 workers, or transportation, at least weekly, to a commercial Laundromat for all workers.

A.2.5 - COR/PI

COR – Nathaniel West Supervisory Wildlife Biologist Office - (970) 882-1128 Cellular- (970) 749-1809

Project Inspectors Bridget Frederick Cell (970) 676-1759 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323

Jonathan Ott Cell (303) 241-7049 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323

Tyler Corbin Cell (970) 799-2957 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323

A.2.6 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

A.2.6.1 - Surface Conditions

Crew carriers (vehicles) shall not be operated when the road is muddy or if on site moisture (rain/snow/hail/etc.) events exceed 0.25 inch in 1 hour or .75" in 24 hours, the COR may require a halt to traffic until the roads dry enough (or freeze) so that damage by vehicles does not occur. When/If such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and immediately notify the COR/PI.

A.2.6.2 - Any damage to roads caused by the contractor will be repaired by the contractor to the satisfaction of the COR.

A.2.6.3 - Contractor shall clean-up all generated litter and dispose of it at an approved sanitary landfill or other location and in a manner approved by the CO/COR.

A.2.8 - FIRE STIPULATIONS

A.2.8.1. Fire Period and Closed Season

Specific fire prevention measures are listed below and shall be effective for the period April 1 to October 19, which is the defined fire season start and stop dates for the area, of each year. The Bureau of Land Management may change the dates of said period by advance written notice if justified by unusual weather or other conditions. Required tools and equipment shall be kept in serviceable condition and immediately available for initial attack on fires.

A.2.8.2. Substitute Measures

The Contracting Officer Representative may by written notice authorize, substitute measures or equipment or may waive specific requirements during periods of low fire danger.

A.2.8.3. Emergency Measures

The Bureau of Land Management may require emergency measures, including the necessary shutting down of equipment or portions of operations in the project area during periods of fire emergency created by hazardous climatic conditions or when the implementation of Fire Restrictions require.

A.2.8.4. Fire Control

The Contractor shall, independently and in cooperation with the BLM, take all reasonable action to prevent and suppress fires in the project area. Independent initial action shall be prompt and shall include the use of all personnel and equipment available in the project area.

For the purpose of fighting wildland fires on or in the vicinity of the project, which are not caused by the Contractor's operations, the Contractor shall place employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the BLM. Any individual hired by the BLM will be employed in accordance with the Interagency Pay Plan for Emergency Firefighters. The BLM will compensate the Contractor for equipment rented, at firefighting equipment rates common in the area.

A.2.8.5. Compliance with State Forest Laws

Listing of specific fire precautionary measures herein is not intended to relieve the Contractor in any way from compliance with the State Fire Laws covering fire prevention and suppression equipment, applicable to operations under this contract, permit or license.

A.2.8.6. Fire Precautions

Specific fire precautionary measures are as follows:

a. Smoking and Open Fires

The Contractor shall not allow open fires on the project area without advance permission in writing from the Contracting Officer Representative.

Unless restricted by State Law or Federal Regulations, smoking shall be permitted only in such portions of the project area that are free of flammable material. Smokers shall smoke in such a position that any burning material will fall within a cleared area, and shall extinguish and press out in mineral soil all burning material before leaving the cleared area.

b. Fire Extinguishers and Equipment, on Trucks, Tractors, etc.

All power-driven equipment operated by the Contractor on public land, except portable fire pumps, shall be equipped with one fire extinguisher having a UL rating of at least 5 B, C and one "D" handled or long handled round point shove.

In addition, each motor patrol, truck and passenger-carrying vehicle shall be equipped with a double-bit axe or Pulaski, 3-1/2 pounds or larger. Equipment shall be kept in a serviceable condition and shall be readily available.

c. Power Saws

Each gasoline power saw operator shall be equipped with a pressurized chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight, and one long handled round point shovel, size "O" or larger. The extinguisher shall be kept in possession of the saw operator at all times. The shovel shall be accessible to the operator within 1 minute.

d. Extinguishers

One refill for each type or one extra extinguisher sufficient to replace each size extinguisher required on equipment shall be safely stored in the fire tool box or other agreed upon place on the project area that is protected and readily available.

e. Spark Arresters and Mufflers

Each internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a spark arrester meeting either (1) USDA Standard 5100-1a, or (2) appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a) as now or hereafter amended unless it is:

(1) Equipped with a turbine-driven supercharger such as the turbocharger. There shall be no exhaust bypass.

(2) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck, or medium truck up to 40,000 GVW, used on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler complete with baffles and an exhaust system in good working condition.

(3) A heavy duty truck, such as a dump or log truck, or other vehicle used for commercial hauling, used only on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler and with a vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.

Exhaust equipment described in this Subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers, shall be properly installed and constantly maintained in serviceable condition.

A.2.8.7. Additional Fire Precautions

If determined that fire danger indices as displayed in the National Fire Danger Rating System for a given area are exceeding the .90 percentile for Energy Release Component and Burning Index the Contractor will be required to:

a. Partial Hoot owl - The following may operate only between the hours of ½ HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE and 2 P.M. local time:

(1) power saws, except at loading sites

(2) welding or cutting of metal

(3) tractor or other mechanized roller crushing, hydro-axing, dozer piling operations

(4) mechanized loading and hauling

(5) any other spark-emitting operation not specifically mentioned

b. Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 1 - Tank Truck

The Contractor shall provide a tank truck or trailer, containing not less than 300 gallons of water, during yarding, loading, land clearing, right-of-way clearing, roller crushing, hydro-axing, and mechanical treatment of slash. Such tank truck or trailer shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and located within 10 minutes, round trip, from each project area during fire period and closed season.

The tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with a pump capable of discharging 20 gallons of water per minute, using a 1/4 inch nozzle tip, through a 50 foot length of rubber lined hose. In addition, 500 feet of serviceable fabric jacket rubber lined hose of not less than 1 inch outside diameter, fitted with a nozzle capable of discharging a straight stream of 1/4 inch diameter and a spray pattern shall be immediately available for use. The tank, pump and at least 250 feet of hose and nozzle shall be connected and ready for use at all times.

If a trailer is used, it shall be equipped with a hitch to facilitate prompt movement. A serviceable tow vehicle shall be immediately available for attachment to the trailer and must meet the time requirements stated above. Such truck or trailer shall be equipped to operate for a minimum of 8 hours.

Tank truck or trailer shall be available from the start of work to the end of the Fire Watch/Fire Security service.

c. Fire Security

The Contractor shall designate a person who shall perform fire security services listed below on the project area and vicinity. The designated person shall be capable of operating the Contractor's communications and firefighting equipment specified in the contract, excluding helicopters, and of directing the activities of the Contractor's personnel on forest fires. In lieu of having the designated person perform the required supervisory duties, the Contractor may provide another person meeting the qualifications stated above to direct the activities of the Contractor's personnel and equipment during all firefighting activities.

Services described shall be for at least 2 HOURS from the time the Contractor's Operations are shut down. For the purposes of this provision, personnel servicing equipment and their vehicles or who are engaged in cutting or welding metal are not considered on fire security. Fire security services shall consist of moving throughout the operation area or areas constantly looking, reporting and taking suppression action on any fires detected. Where possible, the designated person shall observe inaccessible portions of remote operating areas from vantage points within or adjacent to project work.

d. Communications

The Contractor shall provide adequate two-way communication facilities to report a fire to Bureau of Land Management within 15 minutes of detection. FCC Regulations prohibit commercial use of Citizen Band (CB) radios. (CB's are not considered adequate two-way communications.) Such communications shall be operable during periods of operation of power-driven equipment, including the time fire security is required.

8. General Shutdown-all Operations Suspended

If fire danger is severe, the Contractor may be asked to suspend work.

A.2.9 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A.2.9.1 Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

A.2.9.2. 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.

A.2.9.3. 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.

A.2.9.4. 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.

A.2.10 - PROTECTION

The contractor is required to protect cadastral survey markers (brasscaps), bench marks, project markers, bearing trees and other markers and stakes from damage or removal. In case of destruction or removal by the contractor, they will be replaced by the government and the actual cost of replacement deducted from payments due the contractor.

A.2.11 - REMEASUREMENT

Re-measurement of the acreage under a task order will be made upon written request by the Contractor. The written request must be made within 10 calendar days after completion of the work. If measurement indicates a difference of not more than 5 percent from the original measurement, the contractor shall pay the actual cost of the Re-measurement. Payments will be based on the second measurement where the difference between measurements is more than 5 percent. Where the difference is less than 5 percent the results of the first measurement will be used.

A.2.12 - ROAD MAINTENAINCE

There is no intent in this contract to require road maintenance except to repair any damage that occurs by the contractor on non-county roads or by those in his employ. Should damage occur, sections A.2.12.1 & A2.12.2 will apply.

A.2.12.1 The contractor shall maintain the cross section of dirt or graveled roads as existed prior to this contract by blading and shaping the road surface and shoulders. Banks shall not be undercut.

Established berms shall be maintained and additional berms shall be placed where needed to protect fills as directed by the COR/PI.

A.2.12.2 The contractor shall perform all road clean-up including removal of bank slough, slides, and fallen timber, which can practicably be accomplished by a motor patrol grader equipped with a front end blade, rubber-tired front end bucket loader, or comparable equipment, and by the use of hand tools. When working conditions dictate end haul of material, the distance and the quantity of material required to be moved shall be limited to what is reasonable and practicable without the use of additional equipment.

A.2.12.3 There shall be no snow plowing without prior approval of the CO/COR

A.2.13 - SAFETY

A.2.13.1 Safety Plan Required The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work site and shall include working in areas of dead trees and falling debris. The

Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that she/he considers is a hazard. The Safety Plan shall also address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will employ to increase safety on the worksite. Additionally, a plan of action for an emergency event shall be included in the Safety Plan.

A.2.14 - INJURIES AND DAMAGE

The Contractor, in his operations under this contract, shall not do or omit to do anything by which act or omission any person or property may be injured or damaged and shall indemnify and save the United States harmless from any claim, demand, action, or damages on account of any personal injury or property damage arising by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by the Contractor, his contractors, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them.

A.2.15 - SIMULTANEOUS USE OF AREA

If the CO or Field Office Manager determines that other uses of the contact area will not seriously interfere with the operations of the contractor, he may issue permits, leases, or contracts for the simultaneous use of the contract area by others.

A.2.16 - SPARK ARRESTERS

It is prohibited to operate or use any internal or external combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester maintained in effective working order and meeting guidelines set forth in National Wildfire Coordinating Group Publication NFES 1363 and 2363.

A.2.17 - STATUS REPORT

Provided an onsite visit has not occurred during the period, the contractor is required to report status of work when any special situations or problems are encountered or once a week (whichever is less). These reports may be made by telephone to the PI/COR. In the event of extreme weather the Contracting Officer will determine the best course of action based on comments from both the Contractor and

PI/COR.

A.2.18 - ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL DISCOVERIES

If in connection with operations under this contract the Contractor, his subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters, or becomes aware of any objects or sites of cultural value on the contract area such as historical or prehistorical ruins, human remains, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the COR of the findings. Operations may resume at the discovery site upon receipt of written instructions and authorization by the COR.

A.3 - CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall propose and adopt a quality control inspection system to ensure that the work is progressing in compliance with specifications. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during the contract performance.

A.4 - GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

The Government will make periodic inspections as a basis for payments and recommendations for adjustments in work quality while work is in progress.

Performance Work Statement

Performance Standard

(Acceptable Quality Level)

Monitoring Methods

Effect Of Not Meeting Performance Standard

Size of shredded material

No less than 60 percent of the mulch material is larger than 4 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. All slash is less than 18 inches above the ground surface and 80% of mulch and slash is less than 6 inches above the ground surface.

Visual inspection and measurement of shredded material.

Rework area at no additional cost to the Government.

Stubble height. 90% of stumps and stubble heights less than 8 inches above the ground 6 inches above any obstacle.

Visual inspection and measurement of stubble height.

Mow stumps and stubble at no additional cost to the Government.

Protected trees. Less than 5 percent of “leave” trees with damage.

Visual inspection and count of damaged trees if necessary.

Modify procedures to avoid protected trees. Reduction in Contract payments if damage excessive $20 per live tree.

Soil disturbance No more than 10% of the area has exposed mineral soil.

Visual inspection and measurement of exposed mineral soil area

Modify procedures to limit soil disturbance and exposure of mineral soil

A.4.1 Work Quality Percentage When a succinct area (unit) is complete and ready for inspection, the contractor shall request a final inspection. Inspection requests shall be in writing and pursuant to FAR 52.246-4 shall include results of Contractor’s quality inspections. Inspection of completed units will not occur until such notification is received. Inspections will be completed within ten (10) calendar days after the notice is received for each item. If a formal request for an item inspection is within the ten (10) working days since the previous request, the time will not start until the time for the previous inspection expires.

A visual inspection will be completed by the COR or PI. If there is concern regarding the quality of the work a quantitative inspection will be completed. Quantitative inspections will be made on a series of

1/20 acre plots (26’4” radius) located throughout the work unit, as determined by the project inspector.

Sufficient plots will be taken to obtain at least a one percent (1%) sample of the treated area.

Each inspection plot will be divided into 4 equal quadrants. Each quadrant will be evaluated for compliance with all contract specifications. Quadrants meeting all contract specifications will receive 3 points. Quadrants found to have one contract violation will receive 2 points. Quadrants found to have two or more contract violations will receive no points. Any quadrant having a cut or damaged conifer leave tree will receive no points. A maximum of 12 points is possible for each plot.

The following information will be recorded for each plot inspected:

a. Number of leave trees on the plot, was thinning met as outlined in A.1.4

c. Quadrants where stumps exceed maximum height.

d. Quadrants where slash is not within the specifications outlined in A.1.4

The work quality percentage is derived from data developed from inspection plots.

Work quality is determined by dividing the total number of points earned by the total number of points possible (12 x number of plots taken). This rate multiplied by 100 equals the work quality percentage.

EXAMPLE:

Number of plots inspected - 25

Total points possible (12 x 25) - 300

Total points earned - 267

WQP - (267/300) x 100 - 89%

A.5 -ACCEPTANCE

A.5.1 Unit Basis Work will be accepted or rejected on a unit basis.

A.5.2 Acceptable Quality Level Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) - A minimum AQL of 85 percent WQP is required.

A.5.3 - Unsatisfactory Work Quality A.5.3.1 - Based on inspection results, if units fall below the AQL of 85 percent or if the cut/damaged tree percent exceeds five, the CO will immediately notify the Contractor in writing and instruct the Contractor to improve the quality of the work. If the quality of the work is not raised to the AQL of 85 percent or the cut/damaged tree percent reduced to five or less after written notification, the CO may issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract performance time will continue to run

A.5.3.2 - If lodged trees, high stumps, or untreated surplus vegetation are the primary reason for unsatisfactory work, the area may be reworked to obtain satisfactory work quality.

A.6 - REINSPECTION

When units fall below the AQL of 85 percent, rework may be required. When instructed by the COR, the Contractor shall rework the unit for reinspection by the Government. If the unit again fails to meet the AQL of 85 percent, the CO has the option of accepting the unit at the work quality percent calculated from inspection plots or of ordering the Contractor to rework the unit again. If the CO elects to accept the unit at the work quality percent calculated after rework, the Contractor will be paid based on the results of the reinspection. The Contractor shall be charged for all the Government's reinspection costs.

A.7 - PAYMENT

Payment will be based on the Government's inspection results. The Contractor's inspection results are to be used as a guide for the Contractor's use in complying with contract specifications and not as a basis for payment. Payment will be made for completed units, for the actual number of acres completed, inspected and accepted by the Government, less the adjustment in payment based on the work quality level percentage, if any. If the work quality level equals or exceeds 95 percent before rework, full payment (100%) will be made for the number of acres inspected and accepted by the Government on the completed units. Units achieving a work quality level of 85-94 percent will be paid at that percentage rate. If units are accepted which do not meet the AQL of 85 percent, payment will be made at a rate determined by multiplying the actual inspection percentage by the bid price.

Total = 211 acres

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

B. 1 - KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall assign to this contract key personnel that list may include the following:

• CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE

• FOREMAN

• INSPECTOR

B.1.2 Substitutions The Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel without notifying the Contracting Officer within a reasonable timeframe and in advance, and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced.

• The Contractor shall make no diversion of key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

• The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

• The Contractor's contractor representative shall be fully conversant in the English language.

B.2 - PREWORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall attend a meeting to discuss the contract terms, work performance requirements, and safety. Also at this meeting such items as work progress schedule, quality control, camping/worksite plan, and fire prevention plans shall be finalized in writing.

B.3 SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work site and shall include working in areas of falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that she/he considers is a hazard. The Safety Plan shall also address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will employ to increase safety on the worksite. Additionally, a plan of action for an emergency event shall be included in the Safety Plan. (See also C.2.13.1)PART II -

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

SECTION C - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

C.1 –Project Area Map