A04 SOW_Miller Island_Seed Purchase.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Klamath Basin NWRC

Cost Center- FF08RKLC00 Restoration of WRP, Anderson Unit, Miller Island

Native Seed Purchase Partners for Fish and Wildlife

Klamath Basin NWRC May 28, 2020

1. GENERAL:

1.1 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program has a requirement for the purchase of native seeds (note: triticale is a cover crop and not a native seed) at the Anderson Unit on Miller Island State Wildlife Area owned by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (T29S; R8E; Sec 35, 38).

1.2 Purpose: The purpose of this work is for the purchase of seed to be used for the planting 210 acres of habitat. For the purpose of this seed purchase, we require 6 different micro-habitat types to be planted in 2021, referred to as: upland mix (126.5 acres; 406.3 lbs), macro-high mix (1 acre;

9.25 lbs), saturated flats mix (52.5 acres; 350.7 lbs), wetland mix (19 acres; 134.2 lbs), river terrace mix (5 acres; 87.5 lbs), and levee mix (6 acres; 168 lbs) at the Anderson Unit restoration project. The seeds/lb, lbs/ac, and total lbs PLS (Pure Live Seed) for each species is outlined in Table 1, and broken down by each mix type. In addition, we require the purchase of a cover crop of triticale (126.5 acres; 15,180 lbs) in fall 2021. Triticale must be delivered by October 1st, 2021.

1.3 Product Features

The seed mixtures for these 6 different native cover crop mixes will be separated into the following micro-habitat types: upland mix (126.5 acres; 406.3 lbs), macro-high mix (1 acre; 9.25 lbs), saturated flats mix (52.5 acres; 350.7 lbs), wetland mix (19 acres; 134.2 lbs), river terrace mix (5 acres; 87.5 lbs), and levee mix (6 acres; 168 lbs) at the Anderson Unit restoration project.

In addition, we require the purchase of a cover crop of triticale (126.5 acres; 15,180 lbs) in fall 2021. Triticale must be delivered by October 1st, 2021.

2. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

2.1 Place of performance: Delivery will be made to the Klamath Basin NWR Complex, at 4009 Hill road in Tulelake, CA. Delivery driver will coordinate with the refuge prior to delivery to ensure someone is at the location to receive the delivery. A forklift may be available, however, coordination is need prior to delivery to ensure a forklift operator is present.

2.2 The contract window shall be from approximately September 15th, 2022 to October 15th, 2022 for the seed mixes. Preferred delivery date is around October 1st, 2022 for the seed mixes. The contract window shall be from approximately September 15th, 2021 to October 15th, 2021 for the triticale cover crop. Preferred delivery date is around October 1st, 2021 for the triticale.

2.3 Normal FWS duty hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

2.4 FWS Non-duty hours include weeknights, weekends, and Government holidays.

3. SCOPE:

3.1 Provide seed for 126.5 acres of triticale intended as a cover crop in fall 2021 and 6 different micro-habitat types referred to as: upland mix (126.5 acres; 406.3 lbs), macro-high mix (1 acre;

9.25 lbs), saturated flats mix (52.5 acres; 350.7 lbs), wetland mix (19 acres; 134.2 lbs), river terrace mix (5 acres; 87.5 lbs), and levee mix (6 acres; 168 lbs) at the Anderson Unit restoration project. The mix must be consistent with composition outlined in Table 1. Exact seed compositions are preferred, however, substitutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and are subject to approval. All substitutions must be native species, appropriate for the hydrology and micro topographic features of the site.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

4.1 The contractor will be evaluated as detailed herein. All work included in the contract specifications shall be subject to inspection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Final acceptance shall be based upon satisfactory completion of the work in accordance with the specifications on a task by task basis.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/INFORMATION:

5.1 No government furnished equipment or materials will be provided except of field maps and work prioritization lists.

COORDINATOR:

Dustin Taylor, Partners Biologist Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex 4009 Hill Road Tulelake, CA 96134 Phone: 530-667-8312

FAX: 530-667-8337

Cell: 541-891-2163 (preferred) Email: dustin_taylor@fws.gov

Point of Contact (Administrative):

LaDel J Bonham Administrative Officer Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex 4009 Hill Road Tulelake, CA 9613

Table 1. Seed mixtures need for 6 separate micro-habitat types for the Anderson Unit restoration project at the Miller Island State Wildlife Area in Klamath County, OR. Each separate micro-habitat type would need its’ own mix (6) and must be delivered in fall 2022. In addition, a cover crop of triticale is needed, and must be delivered in fall 2021.

Mix Plant species Common name Seeds/lb Lbs/ac Total Lbs PLS Cover Crop

(126.5 acres) Triticale hexaploide triticale 11,000 120.00 15,180.00

Sarcobatus vermiculatus black greasewood 285,000 1.00 50.00

Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata Basin big sagebrush 2,466,000 0.13 6.25

Ericameria nauseosa Rubber rabbitbrush 693,000 0.50 25.00 Acmispon americanus

(Lotus purshianus) Spanish clover 75,750 0.75 37.50 Poa secunda var.

secunda Sandberg's bluegrass 912,500 0.38 18.75 Pseudoroegneria spicata bluebunch wheatgrass 140,000 2.00 100.00 Distichlis spicata var.

stricta Inland saltgrass 519,000 0.75 37.50 Puccinellia airoides (P.

nuttalliana) Nuttall's alkaligrass 2,108,000 0.13 6.25 Leymus cinereus Great Basin wildrye 130,500 2.50 125.00 Schoenoplectus americanus chairmaker's bulrush 216,435 1.00 1.00

Distichlis spicata var.

stricta

Inland saltgrass 519,000 2.00 2.00

Leymus cinereus basin wildrye 130,500 6.00 6.00 Puccinellia airoides (P.

nuttalliana) Nuttall's alkaligrass 2,108,000 0.25 0.25

Distichlis spicata var.

stricta

Inland saltgrass 519,000 0.75 7.00

Leymus cinereus Great Basin wildrye 130,500 3.00 157.50 Elymus triticoides creeping wildrye 170,304 2.50 131.25 Poa nevadensis Nevada bluegrass 912,500 0.38 19.69

Puccinellia airoides (P.

nuttalliana)

Nuttall's alkaligrass 2,108,000 0.19 9.84

Juncus arcticus ssp.

littoralis

Baltic rush 8,000,000 0.05 2.46

Carex praegracilis clustered field sedge 719,142 0.44 22.97 Distichlis spicata var.

stricta Inland saltgrass 519,000 2.00 38.00

Schoenoplectus americanus chairmaker's bulrush 216,435 1.50 28.50

Bolboschoenus maritimus cosmopolitan bulrush 112,000 2.00 38.00

Schoenoplectus acutus tule 206,400 1.50 28.50 Juncus arcticus ssp.

littoralis Baltic rush 8,000,000 0.06 1.19

Carex praegracilis clustered field sedge 719,142 0.50 2.50 Leymus cinereus Great Basin wildrye 130,500 8.00 40.00

Leymus triticoides creeping wildrye 170,304 2.00 10.00 Pascopyrum smithii western wheatgrass 113,840 7.00 35.00

Thinopyrum intermedium intermediate wheatgrass 80,080 20.00 120.00

Lolium perenne perennial ryegrass 240,400 8.00 48.00

Upland Mix (50 acres)

Levee Mix (6 acres)

River Terrace Mix (5 acres)

Wetland Mix (19 acres)

Saturated Flats Mix (52.5 acres)

Macro-High Mix (1 acre)