A04_SOW_for_Burros_9_3_24.docx
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- FERAL BURRO GATHER AND REMOVAL Federal contract opportunity
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- 140P8124Q0084
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This document is a Statement of Work for a feral burro gather and trapping operation in Mojave National Preserve. The National Park Service is seeking a livestock handling operation with ground wrangler crews and a helicopter with pilot to gather and capture feral burros in the Preserve. The operation would use a helicopter to push the burros to existing or temporary traps/corrals where ground-based wrangler crews would herd them into the traps for holding. The contractor would need to provide all necessary materials such as jutes and livestock panels. The exact number of feral burros is unknown but estimated to be 100-200 animals. A non-governmental organization will take possession of the captured burros and remove them from the Preserve. The work must be completed within one year of the award date and will require adherence to wilderness laws, as much of the area is designated wilderness. The contractor must submit a project schedule and provide a summary of the operation results after field activities are complete.
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STATEMENT of Work for feral burro gather and trapping IN MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE
Mojave National Preserve, National Park Service, is seeking a Livestock handling operation that possesses ground wrangler crews and helicopter with pilot to gather and capture feral burros in Mojave National Preserve. Such an operation would gather feral burros from specified areas of the Preserve with the assistance of a skilled helicopter and pilot. The helicopter would gather and push the burros to existing or temporary traps/corrals where ground-based wrangler crews on horses would then herd the animals into the traps/corrals for holding. The operation would need to provide all materials such as jutes, livestock panels and other necessities.
Statement of Work Experienced and skilled personnel are needed to gather and capture feral burros in Mojave National Preserve (Preserve). It would require an OAS carded helicopter and pilot and skilled ground wranglers on horseback who understand feral burro behavior and best techniques to gather and capture them. Ground crews/wranglers must have prior experience working with the helicopters that are sighting and pushing the burros towards the wranglers. Work would occur in rugged desert terrain consisting of old lava flows and cinder cones and general desert landscapes of rocky and sandy substrates and desert scrub. The operation would provide their own infrastructure for traps.
The exact number of feral burros in the Preserve are unknown but are expected to consist of 100 – 200 animals in the areas targeted for gather and removal. A non-governmental organization will take possession of the feral burros upon capture and remove them from the Preserve.
| 1. | All deliverables shall be subject to NPS review and approval. |
| 1.1 | The Contractor shall conduct a kick-off meeting conference call with the NPS to discuss the overall project goals, planning and schedule no later than 10 calendar days after award. |
| 1.2 | Schedule: First scheduled action will be the NPS conducting a field tour for the contractor of the area within two months after award. Including existing corral sites and potential temporary trap/corral locations. This is to acclimate the contractor with the proposed area for them to assess needed materials and strategy to successfully perform the operation. |
| 1.3 | After the initial field visit, the Contractor shall submit a project schedule electronically via email to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) detailing the proposed timing for field activities within 10 calendar days after the initial field visit for approval. Changes in the work schedule that involve field work must be coordinated at least 72 hours in advance with the CO, COR and the MOJA point of contact. |
| 2. | Fieldwork |
| 2.1 | Fieldwork will be started as proposed in 1.3 and as climate conditions allow but must be completed within one year of award date. |
| 2.2 | Much of the area is designated wilderness and will require adherence to wilderness laws. |
| 3. | Deliverables |
| 3.1 | After funds are expended on field operations, a summary of the operation results will be provided within 14 days of field operation cessation. Summary would include the number of animals captured by sex and age, locations, flight times, any incidents such as injury or mortality, and any recommendations for future operational logistics. |
Base Contract The following figures highlight work areas. Though not all inclusive of areas needing feral burro control it highlights the primary area of initial focus. The area includes Cima Dome, the Cinder Cones National Landmark and the Ivanpah Mountains. The closest gas stations are found at the Cima Road – I-15 intersections, Primm, NV and Baker, CA. Ample lodging is found in Primm, NV. The area consists of two primary paved roads, Cima road and North Kelbaker road. All other roads are two-track 4 x 4 roads.
Figure 1: Map of Mojave National Preserve with the primary focus area for feral burro gather and removal.
Figure two provides a close up of the area to highlight existing corrals or disturbed areas where temporary traps could be set up.
Figure 2: Map illustrating locations of existing corrals and disturbed areas where temporary traps could be set up.
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