A04_SOW_Vehicle_Tow_and_Site_clean_up__rev2.pdf

U S Bureau of Land Management Yuma Field O ffice

STATEMENT OF WORK

VEHICLE TOWING AND S ITE CLEANUP

A. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field O ffice (YFO) manages 1 . 2 million acres of southwestern Arizona and southeastern California. The area includes 1 55 miles of the lower Colorado River, a destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors seeking water-related recreation year-round. In winter, the desert becomes a small city as long-term campers escape the northern winter.

The Bureau of Land Management, Yuma Field O ffice has a need to remove vehicles, portions of vehicles and camps located on public lands to prevent reestablishment and further damage of natural resources. These abandoned vehicles and camps have resulted in significant impacts, including vegetation loss, soil disturbance, accumulation of debris, and damage to wildlife habitat. Continued deterioration of these sites poses risks to sensitive desert ecosystems.

In addition to resource concerns, several abandoned vehicle locations have been associated with unsafe conditions to include criminal activity. The proximity of these areas to nearby communities increases safety concerns for the public as well as our Law Enforcement Rangers and field going staff. Timely removal and remediation of these sites is necessary to protect natural resources, reduce environmental damage, and ensure safe conditions for BLM staff and the public.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, services, transportation, and equipment necessary to identify, remove, and properly dispose of abandoned vehicles in the Yuma Field O ffice Management Area located in La Paz County, Arizona. Vehicle towing shall be the primary service under this contract. Secondary responsibilities include the removal and disposal of household garbage onsite.

The Contractor shall not damage the area when removing vehicle(s). The Contractor should make every effort to repair or remove any spilled fluids or trash resulting from removal of vehicle(s). The Contractor will be liable for any damage(s) incurred resulting from removal of vehicles including, but not limited to, damage to trees, roads, and existing wildlife habitats.

Collection, recycling, disassembly, and disposal of all items shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

Impound and storage fees as applicable will be the responsibility of the registered owner or other responsible party unless specified otherwise. Once removed from the scene all items will be inventoried and processed as consistent with state law. The Contractor should have a secure location of adequate size to facilitate regular designated item removal and storage . The secure location should have a regular fixed address, and reasonable means for members of the public to contact the Contractor to pay associated fees and retrieve impounded or removed designated items. The Contractor will establish a protocol that facilitates and ensures within a 48 -hour, complete removal from scene once contacted by the Authorized O fficial.

C. DESIGNATED ITEMS

The designated item totals shown in this section represent the estimated maximum numbers of items that we may encounter during a typical fiscal year. These figures are provided for planning and bidding purposes only and are intended to reflect the approximate range of items historically observed in the field.

The designated items are grouped into two categories for clarity/

Portable Items - Items equipped with wheels or otherwise capable of being moved without structural disassembly.

Non-Portable Items - Items that are missing wheels, partially intact, damaged, or immobile and may require additional effort or equipment to remove.

Designated I tem P ortable (Wheels) N on-P ortable

(P a rtia l or N o Wheels)

Total I ncidents P er F i scal Year

Au tom ob ] ies 1 0 5 1 5 P ] cku p Tru cks a n d Va n s

7 3 1 0

M o to rr om es U p to 40 Ft

7 3 1 0

B u ses 2 1 3 Tra vei Tra ] iers 3 5 8 Stora ge Tra ] iers 5 0 5 Otr er Con veya n ce 2 0 2

D. LOCATION

Although the Contractor may be required to tow from anywhere in La Paz County, Arizona on BLM land, generally the tows will be located on or near the urbanized arease To include but not limited to)

• La Posa Long Term Visitor Area, Quartzsite, Arizona

• Scadden Wash 1 4-day camping area, Quartzsite, Arizona

• Hi Jolly 1 4-day camping area, Quartzsite, Arizona

• Plomosa Rd 1 4-day camping area, Quartzsite, Arizona

• Dome Rock 1 4-day camping area, Quartzsite, Arizona

• Road Runner 1 4-day camping area, Quartzsite, Arizona

• Sand Bowl Recreational Area, Ehrenburg, Arizona

• Day use areas in Quartzsite, Arizona

• Day use areas in Ehrenburg, Arizona

Access to property and effects will be accomplished via travel over BLM road systems and some non-designated routes with a variety of road surfaces, ie ee gravel, oiled or natural and dirt (attached map)e

Access to the property and effects may only require a 2-wheel drive vehicle although at times a 4-wheel drive may sometimes be requirede The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying road accessibility prior to extractione

E. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment (including personal protective equipment), transportation, supervision, and materials to perform the contracted servicese The Contractor shall comply with all S tate Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Quality, and Department of Transportation for all operationse The Contractor shall follow all state laws in the proper disposal and recycling of all vehicular and/or trailer componentse All equipment used by the Contractor shall be in good working order (ie ee no leaking fluids, no frayed cabling, etce )e

The Contractor is responsible for the security of their materialse Any material left on site would be at the ContractorG s own risk if lost, stolen, or damagede

F. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION

The Contractor shall provide photos of the site before and after. The site will be reviewed and inspected by the COR or PI. Any performance of services outside the scope of work or in excess of funding is at the Contractor1 s risk.

G. INVOICING

The Contractor shall use IPP for invoicing. Payments will be made via monthly itemized invoices.

H. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall begin on the contract award date and continue for one year, with up to (2) two option years for renewal subject to government approval.

I. DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE LOCATION

Services will be performed on BLM-managed lands located in La Paz County, Arizona only. S ite access and coordination must be arranged with the designated BLM authorized authority.

J. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall designate a primary point of contact (POC). The POC is responsible for scheduling, reporting, coordinating meetings, and maintaining documentation. All communications must be documented.