A04 SOW FIIS 0040498807.pdf

0040498807 FIIS SOW

STATEMENT OF WORK

Woodchuck removal and exclusion for the Old Mastic House at the William Floyd Estate.

Fire Island National Seashore

1.0 Background

2.0 Statement of Work

3.0 Objectives

4.0 Tasks

5.0 Delivery

6.0 Government-Furnished Property

7.0 Security

8.0 Place of Performance

9.0 Period of Performance

10.0 Safety

11.0 Environmental Protection

1.0 Background

Many sections of the Old Mastic House are elevated off the ground, which creates a gap between the foundation of the home and the surface of the ground. Many of these gaps have created simple entry points for nuisance wildlife to enter. This has been a chronic issue at the house for years. Fire Island staff has trapped and removed nuisance wildlife from these problem areas throughout the house for years. Staff has also been patching some of these problem sections.

Squirrels and Racoons were a common nuisance for a long time. Recently, woodchucks have taken over these problem areas creating multiple different burrows throughout the house.

Woodchucks are known for compromising the integrity of a foundation if left untreated. This problem has gone on long enough and staff has exhausted all temporary patch work done over the years. Now that the woodchucks are under the house it is critical that we remove and exclude them before irreversible damage is done. This needs to be done by a professional contractor to be done correctly.

2.0 Statement of Work

The National Park Service will provide the following-

• Necessary NEPA and 106 compliance for work being performed and installation of exclusion material.

• Logistical support when needed (i.e. provide access to the site).

The Contractor shall provide-

• Crew and equipment to remove the woodchucks under the house then the installation of the exclusion material around the house.

Site Examination

• If necessary, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to examine the work site to confirm site conditions. The Contractor may arrange a site visit by contacting the Park Biologist between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays. Telephone 631-275-8378.

Permits and Approvals

• The Contractor is responsible for insuring there are no utilities in the subject work area that will be impacted by this project. Contractor shall obtain all required permits and/or approvals for the performance of the work specified in Contract Documents at no additional cost to the contract if applicable.

3.0 Objectives

• To remove the woodchucks that have burrowed under the house and build an exclusion around the perimeter of the house to prevent any nuisance wildlife from entering these areas in the future.

4.0 Tasks

• Remove 4-5 woodchucks

• Construct an exclusion around the perimeter of the house

5.0 Delivery

N/A

6.0 Government Furnished Property

N/A

7.0 Security

Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) 24 hours in advance of commencement of work as well as protect the work as applicable prior to acceptance by the government. The contractor shall coordinate with the Park Biologist for access to the location.

8.0 Place of Performance

• Mastic Beach, New York

• William Floyd Estate, Fire Island National Seashore

9.0 Period of Performance

• Work should be completed within 60 days after award.

10.0 Safety

• All work should comply with standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH)

• Maintain project area in a neat, orderly and safe condition at all times.

• Contractor shall provide containers for collection and disposal of waste and trash resulting from work.

• Project site is in active use 24 hours a day. The Contractor is responsible for securing the site and the work.

• The Contractor shall provide barriers, temporary fencing, signage, etc. wherever work could cause injury to workers or visitors.

11.0 Environment Protection

Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the Contract

Equipment shall not be allowed to operate outside the limits of work or to disturb existing vegetation.