A04_SOW.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for woody vegetation removal and mulching services at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. The contract covers 165 acres of woody vegetation removal ranging from sparse shrubs to dense closed canopy forest, with the objective of providing hazardous fuel reduction.

The contractor must complete the work between contract award and September 30, 2026, maintaining a pace of 25% completion every 3 weeks (weather dependent). Key specifications include: mulch cannot exceed 1-foot height or 1-inch thickness/10-inches length, equipment must be cleaned before use to prevent seed transfer, and soil disturbance is limited to 10% of sub-units. The contractor must provide all equipment, supplies, and personnel, submit weekly work reports, and only access the site during dry conditions with FWS approval. Work hours are sunrise to sunset Sunday through Saturday except federal holidays. The contractor must have relevant experience and maintain a contract manager available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. No government-furnished equipment or services will be provided.