A04-Fire_Rehab_Seeding_Deserado_Pike_Ridge_-SOW.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

White River Field Office

220 E. Market Street Meeker, Colorado 81641

Statement of Work

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item Description Est. Quantity Unit 1 Deserado Fire Seeding (Sdg) 472 Acres 2 Pike Ridge Fire Seeding (Sdg) 125 Acres

PERFORMANCE TIME:

Date of award through March 31, 2025.

ESTIMATED START WORK DATE:

Date of Award Pre-Work Meeting to Discuss Appropriate Climatic Conditions for Seeding 11/15/2024 Seed Application

PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

All work must be completed within the period of performance.

SECTION B - SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO SEEDING

B.1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK – After the contract is awarded, the contractor should schedule a pre-work meeting. For the Deserado Fire Sdg the contractor shall seed 472 acres at between

9.5 – 10.5 lbs. per acre, approximately 4,700 pounds of seed will be provided for Item 1. For the Pike Ridge Fire Sdg the contractor shall seed 125 acres at between 10.5 – 11.5 lbs. per acre, approximately 1,400 pounds of seed will be provided for Item 2. BLM will provide the seed in 50 lb. bags at the White River Field Office (220 East Market Street Meeker, CO 81641). All work must be done such that there is no soil disturbance. Much of the seeding area is inaccessible by vehicle and no off-route travel is allowed in the project areas.

Appropriate climatic conditions for seeding would preferably be when snow has accumulated on the ground (one inch of sustained snow) and additional snow is forecasted. The contractor shall furnish application equipment, supplies, and materials except for specified government furnished property (government provided seed) to seed designated burned and unburned areas at the seeding rate specified using appropriate application equipment and delivery method. This will be discussed in the pre-work meeting.

B.1.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT UNITS – Work under this contract is in the White River Field

Office. The project area for the Deserado Fire Sdg is located approximately 6 miles north of Rangely, Colorado in Rio Blanco County. GPS coordinates of the project area are 40.194722

N, 108.749092 W. The project area for the Pike Ridge Fire Sdg is located approximately 29 miles south of Rangely, Colorado in Garfield County. GPS coordinates of the project area are

39.622428 N, 108.712181 W. A map showing each project area is attached at the end of this document. The proximity of each project area in relation to airports located in Meeker, Rifle, Grand Junction, and Rangely are provided in the table below.

Project Area Proximity from

Meeker (EEO) Proximity from Rifle (RIL)

Proximity from Grand Junction

(GJT)

Proximity from Rangely (4V0)

Deserado Fire Sdg 39 miles at 273° 62 miles at 301° 68 miles at 352° 6 miles at 346° Pike Ridge Fire Sdg 45 miles at 224° 46 miles at 268° 34 miles at 357° 29 miles at 168°

B.1.3 SUMMARY OF PROJECT UNITS TO BE TREATED –

Item Est. Acres to be seeded Elevation Est. Lbs Seed 1 472 5,800’ – 6,100’ 4,700 2 125 7,300’ – 8,700’ 1,400

B.1.4 SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT – The Contractor may leave their equipment at the work site or airport however the Contractor shall be responsible for the equipment if it should be lost, stolen, vandalized or damaged.

B.2.1 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS – The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, tools and equipment necessary to perform the requirements of this contract.

B.2.2 Seed Application Equipment – The Contractor shall evenly distribute the designated seed (by project) at the rates specified during appropriate climatic conditions. Equipment that cannot perform the specified work shall be modified or replaced by the Contractor within two calendar days. Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned between project (Item) applications.

Application equipment shall be equipped for carrying seed with distribution mechanism including release, shutoff, and spreading device which can be calibrated for spreading seed at the prescribed rate in an acceptable manner and uniform pattern. Seed application equipment shall include lids/covers which fasten securely to prevent seed from blowing out.

B.2.3 Global Positioning System (GPS) – Application equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be capable of electronically mapping application routes to ensure seed is applied evenly and completely and at the specified rates. Within three days of project (Item) completion, shapefiles/maps of application routes shall be submitted to BLM White River Field Office Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

B.2.4 Covered Uncrewed Aeiral Systems (UAS) – Covered UAS will not be operated on

Department of Interior managed lands.

The term “covered UAS” as defined in Executive Order 13981, and adopted for official use by the Department of Interior means any UAS that:

a. Is manufactured, in whole or in part, by an entity domiciled in an adversary country.

b. Uses critical electronic components installed in flight controllers, ground control system processors, radios, digital transmission devices, cameras or gimbals manufactured, in whole or in part, in an adversary country (as defined by the Department of Commerce and referenced in OPM-11).

c. Uses operating software (including cell phone or tablet applications, but not cell phone or tablet operating systems) developed, in whole or in part, by an entity domiciled in an adversary country.

d. Uses network connectivity or data storage located outside the United States, or administered by any entity domiciled in an adversary country; or

e. Contains hardware and software components used for transmitting photographs, videos, location information, flight paths or any other data collected by the UAS that is manufactured by an entity domiciled in an adversary country.

B.2.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – BLM will provide GPS compatible files that depict the seeding boundaries and work location maps of the project areas. BLM will provide the pre-mixed seed in 50 lb. bags. Seed for each project (Item) will be marked/labeled.

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO SEEDING

C.1.1 DISTRIBUTION OF SEED – All seed (government furnished) for the projects will be available for pick up from the White River Field Office at 220 East Market Street Meeker, CO 81641.

C.1.2 APPLICATION – Apply mixed seed at a uniform rate per horizontal acre, minimizing overspray outside of treatment boundaries and wind drift during appropriate climatic conditions. Seed strips shall be distributed in such a manner as to provide uniform of seed distribution. Such distribution shall not vary more than 10 percent above or below the specified pounds per acre for the project (Item). Seed application mapping data/mapping from the application equipment shall be provided to the Government following application.

Seed application rate per acre is specified below. Seed application is to occur after an appropriate climatic event has occurred. Minor changes to the seeding polygons may be discussed at the pre-work meeting with the COR. Seeding acres could potentially be reduced with the seeding rate increasing. 4,700 lbs of bulk seed would be applied to the Deserado Fire Sdg (Item 1) project area. 1,400 lbs of bulk seed would be applied to the Pike Ridge Fire Sdg (Item 2) project area. If changes are made final seeding polygons will be provided by the COR to the Contractor prior to the anticipated seed application date. Electronic mapping data shall be provided and displayed to the COR on request. Seed application rate per acre is outlined below.

Item Fire Name Acres to Seed Lbs. Per Acre Range Est. Lbs. Per Acre Total Pounds 1 Deserado Fire Sdg 472 9.5 – 10.5 lbs. 9.96 4,700 2 Pike Ridge Fire Sdg 125 10.5 – 11.5 lbs. 11.2 1,400

Seed mix totals by species and pounds are specified on the next page.

C.1.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED GPS COORDINATES – GPS compatible shapefiles that depict project boundaries will be provided. Boundaries will not be marked on the ground.

C.1.4 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Notify the COR at least 48 hours prior to commencing seeding operations for each project (Item) to verify climatic conditions are appropriate for seeding.

C.1.5 Immediately notify the COR of any application equipment incident.

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Offerors shall submit 2 separate volumes as follows: Volume I Technical, Volume II Price.

Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1: Technical Capability (includes key personnel) Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

Factor 1: Technical Capability Offerors shall submit technical quote describing how the work will be completed and the type of equipment to be used.

Offerors shall provide a list of key personnel to be used on the project and their experience.

Factor 2: Past Performance Government shall utilize information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) when evaluating the offeror’s past performance. If sufficient past performance information is not available, vendor may be asked to provide contact information for past performance references.

Deserado Fire Seed Mix Totals Species Pounds Western Wheat (PASM) 700 Crested Wheatgrass (AGCR) 400 Snake River Wheatgrass (ELWA2) 700 Siberian Wheatgrass (AGFR) 800 Small Burnet (SAMI3) 300 Sainfoin (ONVI) 300 Thickspike Wheat (ELLAL3) 700 Slender Wheatgrass (ELTR7) 800 Total 4,700

Pike Ridge Fire Seed Mix Totals Species Pounds Sandberg Bluegrass (POSE) 200 Green Needlegrass (NAVI4) 350 Indian Rice (ACHY) 150 Muttongrass (POFE) 150 Mountain Brome (BRMA4) 200 Blue wildrye (ELGL) 150 Western Yarrow (ACMI) 100 Lewis Flax (LILE3) 100 Total 1,400

The government may, at its discretion, base past performance on past knowledge and previous experience with the contractor, supply or service being provided, customer survey or other reasonable basis.

Factor 3: Price Offeror shall provide a completed price schedule.

Item Description Est. Quantity Unit Price Per

Acre

Total Price

1 Deserado Fire Sdg 472 Acres 2 Pike Ridge Fire Sdg 125 Acres

SECTION E – PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Factor 1 Technical Capability How well the offerors quote describes in narrative format how the work will be completed and the type of equipment to be used.

How well the offerors key personnel to be used on the project possess recent and relevant experience.

Factor 2 Past Performance Government reserves the right to consider information obtained from any other sources such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) when evaluating the offeror’s past performance.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably in this area, but instead will receive a neutral rating in the area of past performance.

Any derogatory past performance information obtained will be presented to the effected offeror, allowing that offeror an opportunity to respond with mitigating facts. Proposals receiving unsatisfactory and marginal ratings may be eliminated from further consideration.

Factor 3 Price Price will be evaluated to determine it is fair and reasonable.

The Government intends to award without discussions but shall retain the right to hold discussions, if necessary.

SECTION F - INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE, MEASUREMENT, PAYMENT

F.1.1 INSPECTION

F.1.2 The COR or Project Inspector will spot inspect seeded areas for sufficient seed coverage.

Seed openings of the distribution mechanism shall be inspected at sufficient intervals to insure proper functioning and even distribution of seed.

F.1.3 Where skips or insufficient application are documented during “on the ground inspections” by the COR or Project Inspector, retreatment will be required at no extra cost to the Government or a deduction in payment will be calculated.

F.2.0 ACCEPTANCE

F.2.1 Acceptance will be based upon the satisfactory completion of the requirements in Section

C.1.2 APPLICATION. The acceptable quality level is 95%. Meaning 95% of the designated seeded area must meet the requirements in C.1.2. If the acceptable quality level is found to be below 95%, a per acre deduction will be made for any acres not meeting the specifications.

F.3.0 MEASUREMENT

F.3.1 The determination of the acreage of completed work will be made from contactor provided data and converted by BLM in a shapefile. Area measurements required under this Contract will be measured on a horizontal plane.

F.3.2 Remeasurement of the acreage under this Contract will be made upon the written request of the Contractor. The request for remeasurement must be made in writing within 10 calendar days after completion of the work. If remeasurement indicates a difference of not more than 5 percent from the original measurement, the Contractor shall pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. 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.

F.4.0 PAYMENT

F.4.1 INVOICING – Invoice(s) shall be submitted in accordance with the Internet Payment

Platform (IIP) clause through the following website:

https://www.ipp.gov

F.4.2 Award will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. Payment for seeding will be based on the actual number of acres seeded as applied according to the contract specifications within designated project boundaries and in accordance with Section C.1.2 APPLICATION.

F.4.3 Payment will be made on an inspected and completed acre basis.

F.4.4. If a deduction is determined necessary, it will be based on the awarded per acre price multiplied by the number of acres not meeting the specifications in C.1.2.

SECTION G – ATTACHMENTS

Deserado Fire Sdg (Item 1) Project Map

Pike Ridge Fire Sdg (Item 2) Project Map

Map of Project Areas – Item 1 Deserado Fire Sdg

Map of Project Areas – Item 2 Pike Ridge Fire Sdg