A04_SOW.pdf

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Cyclic Brushing of Lake Meredith Trails

DATED:

January 2024

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

Cyclic Brushing of Lake Meredith Trails SOW LAMR

Introduction:

Lake Meredith National Recreational Area (LAMR) and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (ALFL) are located in the Panhandle of northern Texas. The two units share boundaries outside the town of Fritch, Texas.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and encompasses 1,731 acres. This site shows evidence of human habitation for nearly 13,000 years and has 700 flint quarries that were used to provide raw materials for the manufacture of tools and weapons. This site receives approximately 4000 visitors annually.

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area surrounds a man-made reservoir creating the largest area of public lands in the northern Texas Panhandle roughly 45,000 acres. The reservoir was created with Canadian River in 1965 by eleven Texas panhandle cities to provide water for sustainability of urban life.

The recreation area offers numerous trails, camping opportunities, fishing, boat ramps, and RV sites to the public for rare opportunities in this climate and region.

Objective:

This scope is for annual trail maintenance pruning on Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (LAMR) trail systems located on the east side of the Canadian River Valley and Lake Meredith. Maintenance includes brushing and mowing trails mechanically, physically with hand tools, and the use of NPS approved herbicides. All brush cut or pruned shall be returned to the landscape no closer than three (3’) feet from the cleared limitations of the trail. Trails on sloped terrain shall have debris deposited to the landscape on the downside elevation of the hiking surface. Due to arid climate, contractor shall register hot work permits with the park includes dates and times when machinery used to brush the trails. The trail system spans 107,574 lineal feet(20.37 miles), consisting of five (5) named trails with limited access points.

Locations shall include but are not limited the following trails:

1. Sanford Yake Boat Ramp Parking Trail (357 lineal feet)

2. Fritch Fortress Trail (24,129 lineal feet)(4.57 miles)

3. Harbor Bay Trail (20,854 lineal feet) (3.95 miles)

4. South Turkey Creek Trail (50,315 lineal feet) (9.52 miles)

5. Mullinaw Trail (11,919 lineal feet)(2.26 miles)

* Trails lengths shall be confirmed by the contractor- lengths provided are estimated to be within 80-90% accuracy.

The work of this contract consists of providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and materials to accomplish one (1) single vegetation treatment and trimming of the five (5) trail systems annually at LAMR. It shall be solicited as a base +2 options years for a potential total of 3 years of service. The base service will be funded in FY2024 and the options years #1-2 may be awarded if funding allows and/or the Park chooses to exercise the option years. Option years may be funded non-sequentially.

BASE YEAR – Vegetation Trimming, and Treatment Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, and materials to accomplish the tasks listed in the Specific Requirements on the five (5) trails listed in objectives starting in FY2024.

OPTION YEAR #1 – Annual Vegetation Trimming and Treatment Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, and materials to accomplish annual trimming and treatment of new growth woody plants and vegetation on the five (5) trails listed in Objectives. (See Specific Requirements)

OPTION YEAR #2 – Annual Vegetation Trimming and Treatment Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, and materials to accomplish annual trimming and treatment of new growth woody plants and vegetation on the five (5) trails listed in Objectives. (See Specific Requirements)

SCOPE:

1. Contractor shall provide all material, equipment, parts and labor required to perform all of the work of this contract.

2. Herbicide application shall not be applied in winds exceeding 10 mph.

3. Herbicide shall be Bonide Flagline Ground Fore Vegetation Killer or equivalent. Herbicide shall be approved by Park using in NPS Pesticide Use Proposal System (PUPS)

4. All equipment, material and waste removed or generated by work of this contract shall be properly disposed of offsite by the contractor.

5. Trail work locations and workable lengths are subject to change due to environmental fluctuations such as wet seasons. Additional service may be added with a contract modification.

6. Contractor shall identify machinery needed and verify with COR within quantities stated in SOW.

Any limitations on equipment will be those to ensure that too large of machines are not used that may have unnecessary or unwanted impact on the site’s local environment.

7. Contractor shall verify the lineal feet of trails to complete the task identified in this statement of work (SOW).

8. Contractor shall provide a work site and environment that is safe for all individuals that may pass through the project areas and shall remain free of obstructions for safe passage. This The work area shall be cordoned off (if necessary) and secure.

9. Contractor shall leave the worksite clean and free of project related littler or debris. All trash generated, brush not included, shall be packed out daily and disposed of properly.

10. Parking and shall be designated by Park COR.

11. All work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. No work shall be performed on weekends or federal holidays without prior approval.

12. Contractor and employee parking and equipment storage areas shall be designated by the Park.

No company signs shall be installed on government property. Smoking and eating shall be performed in areas designated by the Park. Employees shall be dressed in professional work attire, including appropriate PPE, at all times.

13. Contractors shall notify NPS staff of scheduled contract performance dates 7 calendar days in advance to ensure access to secure areas.

14. Contractor shall protect all Park natural and physical resources, including the grass, trees\shrubs, walkways and utilities. Upon completion of work, contractor shall remove all trash, waste, and debris.

Tasks: This contract shall include, but is not limited to the following tasks:

1. Contractor shall designate that trail is under maintenance to public and provide dates to the Park.

2. Some trails may not be accessible to wheeled or tracked vehicles.

3. Contractor shall mow, use string mowers, prune overhanging material, and apply herbicide to trail according to Specific Requirements stated below to five (5) trail systems.

4. Contractor shall conduct walkthrough with Park for approval upon completion.

Trail Specific Clearing Limits:

1. Sanford Yake Boat Parking Trail:

a. 375 lineal feet

b. Four foot (4’) wide asphalt path shall be edged.

c. Three feet (3’) of mowing on each side of asphalt.

d. Brushing limits shall be five feet (5’) from center

2. Fritch Fortress Trail:

a. 24,129 lineal feet (4.57 miles)

b. Five foot (5’) wide shall be mowed. (see Specific Requirements)

c. Brushing limits shall be three feet (3’) from center of trail

d. Non-selective broad spectrum herbicide treatment minimum of 18 inches on center of trail.

3. Harbor Bay Trail:

a. 20,854 lineal feet (3.95 miles)

b. Two foot (2’) wide shall be mowed. (see Specific Requirements)

c. Brushing limits shall be three feet (3’) from center of trail

d. Non-selective broad spectrum herbicide treatment minimum of 18 inches on center of trail.

4. South Turkey Creek Trail:

a. 50,315 lineal feet (9.52 miles)

b. Two foot (2’) wide shall be mowed. (see Specific Requirements)

c. Brushing limits shall be three feet (3’) from center of trail

d. Non-selective broad spectrum herbicide treatment minimum of 18 inches on center of trail.

5. Mullinaw Trail:

a. (11,919 lineal feet)(2.26 miles)

b. Two foot (2’) wide shall be mowed. (see Specific Requirements)

c. Brushing limits shall be three feet (3’) from center of trail

d. Non-selective broad spectrum herbicide treatment minimum of 18 inches on center of trail.

Specific Requirements:

1. Contractor shall schedule trail maintenance with Park for optimal time for trimming.

2. No aquatic/marine vegetation or cypress trees shall be trimmed or treated with herbicide.

3. All land-based vegetation shall be mowed or cut to no greater than three (3) inches from ground level within the walking surfaces established corridor. (grasses, brush, vines, etc.)

4. All brush cut or pruned shall be returned to the landscape no closer than three (3) feet from the cleared limitations of the trail.

5. All debris on sloped terrain shall removed back into the environment on the downside of slope no closer than three (3) feet from the cleared limitations of the trail.

6. No trees shall be removed in the brushing process. Contractor shall notify Park if concerns of trees are noticed in close proximity to the trail.

7. Non-selective broad spectrum herbicide with pre-emergent shall be applied on to walking or hiking corridor only. Weather shall be within manufacturers application recommendation and avoid any cause for overspray. (See SCOPE)

8. Contractor shall reports herbicide amounts to Park for reporting.

9. No excavation or ground disturbance is authorized for this contract.

Surface Preparation:

1. Each trail shall be litter free before mowing and trimming begins.

2. All trash shall be cleaned and disposed in Park provided dumpsters or receptacles on site.

3. Contractor shall not disturb wildlife on or adjacent to trail systems. (This includes, nests, burrows, animals, and intersecting game trails.)

Definitions:

1. Mowing: mechanical removal of grass and vegetation via weed eater, mower, or any approved machinery within clearing limits of trail. Mowing height is three inches (3”) and less.

2. Brushing: Removal of limbs, fallen vegetation, or any organic material within limits stated above.

Brushing may be executed with mechanical or hand tools.

3. Disposal: Removing cut brush or vegetation to a minimum of three feet (3”) past brushing clearance limits.

Submittals:

Contractor will submit cut sheets to the COR for material approval prior to use for the following items:

1. Fire safety plan (Hot work permits obtained from the Park)

2. Equipment Specification (mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc.)

3. Manual trimming/cutting equipment

4. Herbicide (SDS, manufacturer, non-selective broad spectrum herbicide with pre-emergent)

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI):

No GFE expected for this project

Period of Performance Estimated June 2024 to June 2027

SAFETY:

All work performed on government property shall be accomplished in accordance with OSHA, EPA, Federal, State and local regulations and requirements. Prior to starting work on government property, the contractor shall submit to Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAMR) for approval a copy of their company safety plan pertaining to this particular contract. Although not all inclusive, the safety plan must address at a minimum the following areas if applicable:

1) Public/visitor safety (barriers/signage, etc…)

2) Personal protective equipment to be used

3) Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) to be used

a) Copies of Safety Data Sheets

b) Storage of HAZMAT and to include clean up procedures in the event of a leak while performing services on trail

4) Emergency response protocols

The contractor shall be responsible for the safety and security of the site to ensure unauthorized personnel (park visitors & employees) do not enter the project area.

SECURITY & WORK HOURS:

Contractor shall only perform this work during normal operating hours (8:00am – 4:00pm) Monday through Friday, unless approval is given by Park.

Map

Sanford Yake Clearing Limits

Fritch Fortress Clearing Limits

Harbor Bay Clearing Limits

South Turkey Creek Clearing Limits

Mullinaw Clearing Limits