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Statement of Work Las Vegas NWR Grasslands Restoration Cut and Pile Project on USFWS Lands Las Vegas, NM January 2025

BACKGROUND

This Statement of Work summarizes the justification and payment for cutting and piling encroachment trees within the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge in northern New Mexico. This scope of work describes the terms and period of performance for a vegetation and tree cut and pile project for the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT NEEDS

The Las Vegas NWR is interested in implementing a cut and pile project to push back juniper and pinon encroachment on the eastern boundary of the refuge. The project is 30 acres. The work must be cut by chainsaw and piled by hand. No heavy equipment will be authorized for the project. An established 2-track borders the project area to the west to help gain access to the area. Any areas not near the 2-track will be accessed by UTV or foot. The target timeframe for implementation will be February- December 2025.

Place of Performance The work under this contract will be performed at the Las Vegas NWR. The job site is in Las Vegas, NM. I-25 is the nearest highway to the refuge approximately 5 miles away.

Scope of Work The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the project which will consist of hand crews using chainsaws to remove all juniper and pinon trees <12” diameter at root collar (DRC) and piling the slash >70’ from the rim of Pagosa Creek. Slash will be carried when piled to minimize impact to the ground. Piles made will be approximately 8X8 and must be made in open spaces that will not impact leave trees. Piles should be no closer to leave trees than 25 feet. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract and will have on-the-ground guidance project and planning guidance directed by refuge staff.

Objectives:

· Cut and pile trees less than or equal to <12” DRC within the identified project boundary.

· Create 8’X8’ piles at least 70’ from the canyon's rim and in open spaces that will not impact leave trees.

· Maintain proper safety and efficiency measures as directed by refuge personnel and crew leader.

Period of Performance The period of performance for this project shall be February- December 2025.

Table1. Operating Time Restrictions. An “X” marks periods of performance that are allowed.

Project Boundary

Hours of Operation The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of sunrise to sunset Sunday through Saturday except for Federal holidays at the contractor’s option. The contractor must, always, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this contract when the government facility is not closed. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. The facility is closed on recognized Federal holidays. The contractor is not required to perform work on these holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1st or the Friday preceding or Monday following Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day, Last Monday in May Juneteenth, June 19th or the Friday preceding or Monday following Independence Day, July 4th or the Friday preceding or Monday following Labor Day, 1st Monday in September Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day, November 11th or the Friday preceding or Monday following Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25th or the Friday preceding or Monday following

Project Contact Clyde Burris 505-506-0719 Clyde_burris@fws.gov Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) The Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) are Clyde Burris can be reached at 505-506-0719 or via email at clyde_burris@fws.gov. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

· Assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract.

· Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance.

· Maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract.

· Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications.

· Monitor the contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies.

· Coordinate availability of government-furnished property and provide site entry for contractor personnel.

SPECIFIC TASK

The contractor shall remain in close contact with the FWS COR and Staff. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all pertinent information is clearly understood. Contractor will:

· Relay all the job task information to the workforce prior to the first day of work.

· Follow all protocols for accessing the project area and avoidance areas as described by refuge staff.

· Meet regularly with refuge staff to discuss the progress and plans for the following day.

· Assist in changes and modifications to the plan and workday as needed.

· Perform all the objectives as listed in “Scope of Work”.

· Adhere to the daily schedule.

· Follow all National Wildlife Refuge Rules and Regulations, including fire safety while on site.

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