A04_SOW(Phase_1).pdf

Ice Age National Scenic Trail Wisconsin

STATEMENT OF WORK: Eight (8) Ice Age National Scenic Trail projects, various locations in

Wisconsin

FY2023

DATED: March 3, 2023

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. BACKGROUND

In October 1980, federal legislation authorized the establishment of the Ice Age NST as a component of the National Trails System (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.). Although the Ice Age NST was authorized in 1980, the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA), state and local units of government, and others have been working since 1958 toward creating a 1,200-mile footpath following the significant features left by the last great glacial advance some 10,000 years ago. To date, nearly 670 miles of the trail have been completed.

This is a scope of work (SOW) for Phase I Archeological Surveys of eight (8) 2023 Ice Age National Scenic Trail-related construction projects. The project is occurring in eight (8) locations. These surveys are required according to the process set forth in an approved 2021 Programmatic Agreement, between the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Officer and the National Park Service.

The locations are listed in Sections 3 (1-8) below and Sections 6 E(1-8). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) is a linear corridor six feet wide unless otherwise indicated. Total linear distance to be surveyed is approximately 25 miles. Several water or wetland crossings are planned and one project involves the collection of materials on-site. The areas where stones are collected should also be examined. Project maps and descriptions are included. Many locactions are covered in brush and vegetation so shovel testing at no less that 15-meter intervals should be done according to the Guidelines for Public Archaeology in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Archaeological Survey Guidelines Committee 1997). Boundaries of any newly discovered archeological sites should be identified.

2. OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this project is to identify the presence of archeological resources within the APE. The APE is typically defined as the trail plus 5 feet to either side of the center line. In some instances the APE is larger, this is indicated under the Task Section. An important goal of the project is to identify any archeological resources within the APE so that the potential sites can be avoided. A final survey report will include survey locations, a site sensitivity map depicting the locations of archeological sites, culturally significant landscape features (if any), and areas of high, low, and no potential for the presence of archeological resources. The report will also provide management recommendations that, among other topics, will address the future treatment of, and/or methods for avoiding adverse impacts to, archeological resources. The report will be submitted to the Wisconsin SHPO as part of the consultation and concurrence process detailed in the 2021 Programmatic Agreement.

2023 IATR Phase I SOW

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

(1) Verona Re-route, Dane County T06N, R08E, Sec 11 This project component will create a 550-foot re-route to eliminate heavily eroded fall-line trail.

(2) East Lake, Town of Rib Lake, Taylor County

T33N, R02E, Sections 14 and 15 This project component will create 2300-feet of new Ice Age Trail, including a 24-foot bridge with boardwalk approaches over Sheep Ranch Creek. 1100 feet of the route will overlay county forest road.

(3) Potawatomi State Park re-route, Door County T28N, R25E, Section 26 This project component will re-route 3500 feet of the Ice Age Trail along a bluff ridge in Potawatomi State Park. The project will also replace existing steps with 32 step stone staircase.

(4) Trade River, Town of Luck, Polk County T36N, R17W, Section 11 This project component will create a ~850 foot reroute to avoid low wet area and bypass 2 failing wetland structures. The wetland structures will be removed.

(5) Waterville-Parry, Town of Ottawa, Waukesha County

T06N, R17E, Section 12 This project component will create ~5,200 feet' of new Ice Age Trail to eliminate ~2,600 feet of road walk on Waterville Rd.

(6) Ice Age Complex in Cross Plains, New Trail, Dane County T07N, R07E, Sections 13,14,23 and 24 This project component will create ~14,500 feet of new Ice Age Trail on public and private land, 3 boardwalks totallyng 250' feet, and create a ~3,200 foot Blue loop.

(7) Scuppernong Trail Improvements, Waukesha County T06N, R17E, Section 14 This project component will create ~1,100' of new Ice Age Trail between road and field edge to eliminate road walk on Hwy C.

(8) Blue Hills-Dreamer re-route, Rusk County

T36N, R03W, Sections-various This project component will create a~19.6 mile trail reroute through the Ruskj County Forest and will provide access to impressive geologic areas.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Individual project components Section 3 (1-8) to be completed 150 days after contract award effective date.

A kickoff meeting between the vendor, Ice Age Trail Alliance, and the NPS must be completed no later than 7 days after the award. The field investigation should be scheduled to ensure ideal leaf-off and snow-free conditions. If an archaeological report is needed, it must be completed and submitted to the NPS within the period of performance specified by this project.

5. SCOPE:

The Phase I survey will require a literature review, development of a cultural resource overview and context statement, and an appropriate level of intensity of field inventory to identify the presence of archeological resources including collection of GPS/GIS data. The inventory should also document any evidence of prior ground disturbances.

A. This Phase I Archeological Inventory includes only pre-field research, field investigation (conducted via interval shovel testing, GPS/GIS, and other appropriate field techniques), post-field analysis, and report preparation. For additional guidance please consult "Phase I identification studies" as defined in Guidelines for Public Archaeology in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Archaeological Survey Guidelines Committee 1997).

B. This project is limited to the scope of fieldwork in Part 5A above. No evaluative test excavations or data recovery excavations will be conducted under this solicitation.

C. The offerer is responsible for coordinating review of the archeological investigation with the National Park Service Ice Age NST contact, project manager, and other interested parties, prior to initiation of any fieldwork.

6. TASKS:

A.The Contractor is responsible for scheduling surveys with the local project contact and/or project coordinator required for the projects listed in Section E (1-8) below. The contractor shall submit an archeological work based on pre-field research for review and approval before starting field investigations. NPS will review and return with comments or needed revisions within 14 days of submission.

B. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and permissions for the projects listed in Section E(1-8) below.

C. Letter Reports are to be submitted to NPS within 14 days of completing the Phase I survey listed in Section E(1-8) below as described in Section 5 and Section 7(A).

D. GPS/GIS data should be collected for all field work (including, but not limited to, shovel test locations, survey lines, site points and polygons, etc.).

E. Basic Project Component Description and Location Information.

(1) Verona Re-route, Dane County T06N, R08E, Sec 11

• This project component will create a 550-foot re-route to eliminate heavily eroded fall-line trail.

• The work will be accomplished using hand tools.

• The tread will be native surface side hill tread construction

• No interpretive signage, parking lot or kiosks are planned at this time

• The total length of ground to be disturbed is 3’ wide X 550’ long.

• The topography is flat to rolling hummocky moraine and outwash plain complex with scattered bedrock knolls with the estimated range of cross slope between ten and twenty five percent.

• Current land use is recreation and habitat enhancement habitat types include mixed hardwood forest.

• Plant communities are planted prairie and oak savanna remnant

• Wetlands are not present in the project area.

• Soils are well drained, loamy sand

• Landtype Association is 222Ke01

• Soils are predominantly well drained silt and loam over sandstone or dolomite calcareous sandy loam till, or calcareous gravelly sandy outwash.

(2) East Lake, Town of Rib Lake, Taylor County T33N, R02E, Sections 14 and 15

• This project will create 2300-feet of new Ice Age Trail, including a 24-foot bridge with boardwalk approaches over Sheep Ranch Creek.

• 1100 feet of the route will overlay county forest road.

• The work will be accomplished using hand tools and include installing trail signage posts, brushing/clearing a 6' wide trail corridor; constructing ~1,200' of new 30" wide native surface/dirt trail tread for a total area of disturbance of less than 0.1 acre.

• Topography is rolling. Terrain is rocky, wooded.

• Estimated range of cross slope is 5-45%.

• Plant communities include woodland, riparian, and meadow.

(3) Potawatomi State Park re-route, Door County T28N, R25E, Section 26

• This project will re-route 3500 feet of the Ice Age Trail along a bluff ridge in Potawatomi State Park and replace existing wooden steps with a 32-step stone staircase using hand tools.

• Trail to be native surface/dirt 30"wide and total area of disturbance is less than 0.2 acres.

• Existing land use is recreational, forestry.

• Landtype Association 212Tf05 - The characteristic landform pattern is undulating bedrock-controlled moraine.

• Soils are predominantly well drained silt loam over dolomite bedrock.

• Common habitat types include forested lowland.

• The project area is forested consisting of northern hardwood, red pine, oak, withe birch, aspen, white cedar.

(4) Trade River, Town of Luck, Polk County T36N, R17W, Section 11

• This project will create a ~850-foot reroute using hand tools to avoid low wet area and bypass 2 failing wetland structures.

• Proposed work includes brushing, mowing, side hill/4-step tread construction and signage post installation.

• Trail to be native surface/dirt 30-36" wide.

• The corridor clearing prism will be 8'H x 6'W.

• The total area of disturbance to be less than 0.1 acre. ~225' will overlay existing access trail.

• ~60' will traverse a rock outcrop and will require stonework to make a sustainable trail.

• Stone will be harvested from the trail corridor to facilitate trail construction.

• Locations where stone will be harvested should also be examined.

• The 2 existing wetland structures will be removed and landscape remediation will be performed to eliminate surface erosion.

• Previous survey was conducted in 2009 in the area, but this must be re-surveyed to look for any human-transported rocks such as foundations, ring burials, etc. to make sure that stone harvesting described above does not adversely affect as yet unknown resources. Pedestrian survey recommended.

(5) Waterville-Parry, Town of Ottawa, Waukesha County

T06N, R17E, Section 12

• This project will create to eliminate create ~6,400' new Ice Age Trail on WDNR, IATA, and an easement on private property to eliminate ~2,600 feet of road walk on Waterville Rd and create a~60'x80' parking are on WDNR property.

• The work will be accompliashed using hand tools and includes brushing, mowing, and signage post installation.

• Trail to be native surface/dirt 30-36" wide.

• The corridor clearing prism will be 8'H x 6'W. The total area of disturbance to be less than .25 acre.

• Soils are loamy and well-drained. Slopes vary from 2-20%.

• The northern half of the project area is in narrow easements along property lines.

• The landscape is gently rolling with a mix of northern hardwood cover.

• The southern half of the project will occur in a field that has been in active agriculture for decades and will begin transition to prairie.

• This section of trail will be mowed in once the prairie is reestablished.

• While the current ag. tenant is completing the farming lease, a temporary route will follow the eastern and southern field edge along the property line.

• The parking area shown on the map is a placeholder for the actual parking area layout that is in process.

• The exact location will be established prior to scheduling of the survey.

(6) Ice Age Complex in Cross Plains, New Trail, Dane County T07N, R07E, Sections 13,14,23 and 24

• This project will create ~14,500 feet of new Ice Age Trail, 3 boardwalks totaling 250' feet, 3 bridges totaling 56', and create a ~3,200 foot loop on NPS and WI DNR property and easments.

• Portions of the loop and trail follow the remnants of an old road for ~4,000 feet total.

• Interpretive signage will be installed on the eastern end of this new trail where it intersects the current Ice Age Trail.

• Work includes brushing, mowing, side hill/4-step tread construction and signage post installation using hand tools.

• Trail to be native surface/dirt 30-36" wide.

• The trail clearing prism will be 8'H x 6'W.

• The total area of disturbance to be less than 1 acre.

• Previous land use includes farming (5%), old roads (30%), with the rest being woods on steeper slopes.

• Soils are loamy and well-drained.

• Slopes vary between 0 & 50% with the majority of ground disturbance occurring on slopes greater than 20%.

• 95% of the project area is degraded oak hardwood forests with some initial invasive species control, 5% is through a field that is mowed every year.

• There are no wetlands present, but two areas do get wet during periods of heavy rain and snow melt.

• While the trail will be constructed with hand tools, equipment such as trucks, trailers, and a tracked skid steer may be used to stage lumber and stone near those work areas.

• Access points to the work areas will be along field edges in active farming.

• Portions of the trail that are on NPS property is undergoing active habitat restoration with the removal of invasive species and the restoration of native plants.

(7) Scuppernong Trail Improvements, Waukesha County T06N, R17E, Section 14

• This project will create ~1,100' new Ice Age Trail on a private easement along Hwy C.

This will eliminate ~1,100' of road walk along a busy highway.

• Work includes brushing, mowing, and signage post installation.

• Trail to be native surface/dirt 30-36" wide.

• The total area of disturbance to be less than 0.1 acre.

• Soils are loamy and well-drained. Slopes vary from 0-10%.

• The Trail will be in the road ROW - narrow open wooded strip between the shoulder of

Hwy C and a seasonal grassland that is undergoing prairie restoration.

• The topography is flat and the soils are silt loam and well drained.

• The project area is a mix of 80% oak, 10% evergreen, and 10% invasive such as buckhorn.

• The invasive plants will be removed and treated as part of the Trail project.

(8) Blue Hills-Dreamer re-route, Rusk County

T36N, R03W, Sections-various

• This project will create a ~19.6 mile trail reroute to enhance the hiker experience by incorporating unique geologic features and remove the hiker from shared use ATV trails and muddy logging roads.

• This trail will provide access to impressive geologic areas that are becoming more well known with no official access leading to widending social trails and environmental degradation.

• Work includes brushing, tread construction, wetland crossings, stream crossings, stone stairs, signage post installation.

• TheTrail is to be 18-24" wide primitive class hiking trail of native surface/dirt. The total area of disturbance to be ~14.25 acre.

• The trail will cross Moose Ear Creek, Rock Creek three times, Spring Creek twice, four unnamed streams, and a wetland/bog. Due to periodic flooding the stream crossings will be stone stepping stones or unimproved fords. The bog crossing will be a ~300' boardwalk. An undetermined length of additional boardwalk will be required at select locations.

• Topography is hilly with 0 to 30 percent slopes. The landscape consists of 95% within the North Central Forest Ecological Landscape. Soils consist of sandy loams, sands and silts.

Organic soils, peats and mucks, are common in poorly drained lowlands.

• The mesic northern hardwood forest is dominant, made up of sugar maple, basswood, red oak, and red maple, with some stands containing scattered hemlock, yellow birch, and/or white pine pockets. The aspen-birch forest type group is also abundant, followed by spruce-fir. The remaining 5% includes grass openings, shrub openings, and rocky alus/bedrock.

7. DELIVERABLES/DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

A. A letter report that the NPS will use as part of consultations with the SHPOs should be forwarded to the National Park Service Ice Age NST Office at 8075 Old Sauk Pass Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528 upon completion of the Phase 1 survey. This letter report should include a brief statement regarding the methods used and preliminary findings, if any. In the event a site is located, recommendations regarding site management and a map indicating its location and extent should also be included. In the event that no cultural resource are discovered during the survey, the letter report shall be considered the final report.

B. Any sites and artifacts discovered during this investigation shall be properly documented. Field notes, maps, photographs, artifacts, and all other materials generated by the project are the property of and shall be forwarded to the individual landowners.GPS and GIS data collected shall be provided to the NPS as a coverage or shapefile at the time the final report is submitted.

C. For project components in which historic resources have been identified, a draft final report is to be submitted to the NPS and the landowner for a 30-day review period. The report shall be clearly organized and understandable to non-archeologists. It shall include a title page; abstract; table contents; list of figures, tables, and appendices;

introduction; environmental setting; archeological context; methods; results (including a preliminary determination of the site’s significance, if feasible); recommendations regarding future site management; references; and appendices. The draft report documenting all the project components on the draft report shall be provided to the vendor by 110 days after the NOA.

D. Ten copies of the final report as described above in Section 7C, shall be provided to the

NPS, who will distribute to the SHPOs and other appropriate depositories. The final report shall be prepared in accordance with state guidelines. The final project report will address review comments and shall be completed by 150 days after the NOA.

E. Any GPS or GIS data collected shall be provided to the NPS as an ESRI coverage or ESRI shapefile at the time the final report is submitted, if required. Geospatial data shall be documented with appropriate metadata according to NPS standards.

Schedule of deliverables

Deliverable Description Quantity/Media Date Completed Kick off meeting Within 7 days of NOA Work Plan As described in Section 6(A) 1 electronic (email) Within 20 days of NOA

Project letter report

Letter report as described in Section 7(A)

1 electronic (email) and 1 hard copy

14 days after Survey

Draft Final Report As described in Section 7(C) 1 electronic (email) 80 days after NOA

Government review 80 to 110 days after NOA

Government comments to vendor 110 days after NOA Final Report As described in Section 7(D) 10 hard copies 150 days after NOA GIS data As described in Section 7(E) Coverage/shapefile 150 days after NOA

** NOA = Notice of Award

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Contractor may invoice the Government at completion of the project in its totality – which includes the fieldwork being performed and all other applicable items as outlined in this Statement of Work.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Principal Investigator/Project Manager on this project as outlined in the SOW must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology.

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This information to be provided will include a Resume/CV that outlines experience (separate from past performance) and knowledge in this type of work, all qualifications/certifications, skills, as well as, educational achievements.

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