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PRICE SCHEDULE – CAVO 230721

Provide Native Seed Broadcasting and Non-Native Plant Treatment for Restoration Areas

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

This requirement is for one(1) Firm Fixed Price Commercial Items Services Contract for Native Seed Broadcast and Non-native Plant Treatments in Capulin Volcano National Monument, NM.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Capulin Volcano National Monument

CAVO 230721

May 11, 2023 Provide Native Seed Broadcasting and Non-Native Plant Treatment for Restoration Areas

SCOPE: The contractor shall perform the work of this contract for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

CONFIDENTIALITY: The information developed under this contract is the property of the U.S. government and shall be kept in strict confidence.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work of this base contract shall be provided from approximately August 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: The work of this contract shall consist of native seed broadcasting, as well as non-native plant treatment.

CONTACTS:

· The Contracting Officer’s (CO) for this contract is: Luke Bowman

· Park Point of contact is: Oliver Anderson

I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This contract will provide native broadcast seeding assistance, as well as non-native plant treatment, to facilitate the restoration of native vegetation along roadsides disturbed by road repair and invasive species along Volcano Road at Capulin Volcano National Monument (CAVO).

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

TASK 1. Native Seed Broadcast (Item No. 0001)

The work of this task is to assist CAVO staff with hand broadcasting of native seed (purchased by the park) and then hand raking the seed into the top 1/8 to ¼ inch of the topsoil. This work is over 2.7 acres (see Figure 1 for overview map and Figure 2 of seeding areas) and is expected to occur in the fall of 2023 (October/November). NPS shall provide all mulch and equipment to perform hydromulching over the seed. The Contractor shall only be required to assist with seed broadcasting, hand raking, and helping with the hydromulching hose lines (all of which will be performed immediately after each other). All of the seeding locations are adjacent to the paved Volcano Road and are within one mile of each other. Contractor should assume that one person is needed for 3 days or 2 people for 1.5 days of work (not including travel). Contractor personnel shall be knowledgeable of native seed handling and seeding techniques. Campsites with running water and bathrooms will be available for the Contractor to use.

Figure 1. Overview of CAVO location

Figure 2. Seeding & Weeding Locations (red polygons)

TASK 2. 2024 Spring & Post-Monsoon Non-native Plant Treatment (Item No. 0002) Contractor shall perform invasive plant treatment of the target species listed below in Table 1 at the seeding locations shown in Figure 1 (2.7 acres total) for three rounds of weeding. It is anticipated that one round of weeding will be needed in the early summer (May-June) and two post monsoon (likely August/September, as determined by phenology and requested time by CAVO). Each weeding round is expected to take 2 people 1 day (not including travel). The primary species to treat are anticipated to be Convolvulus arvensis, Kochia scoparia, Marrubium vulgare, Salsola tragus, Setaria viridis, and Verbascum Thapsus, however the contractor is expected to remove all non-natives from the project locations. Treatment may consist of manual and/or herbicide methods, but must result in the effective destruction of the invasive and proper removal of any of its propagative parts. Invasives should be controlled before they reach a flowering stage, so that seedheads do not need to be bagged and removed. Efforts will be made to ensure that seeds and/or vegetative propagule of invasive plants will be removed from clothing and equipment prior to leaving treatment sites. If the contractor determines herbicide control methods are the most effective means of removing invasives the following requirements/protocols shall be implemented:

· Possess a current Qualified Applicator’s license

· Utilize the following herbicides: glyphosate

· Adhere to herbicide label instructions

· Spray only when weather conditions are conducive to effective uptake of the herbicide by the targeted species (e.g., sunny, dry, and when plants are actively growing) and when wind conditions are such that herbicide drift is minimal

· Avoid non-targeted species during herbicide application

· Do not store herbicide on CAVO land without CO approval

· Select existing hardened surfaces or disturbed sites for staging/mixing areas. To reduce the potential for spills, impervious material, such as a bucket or plastic, shall be placed beneath mixing areas in such a manner as to contain any spills associated with mixing/refilling.

· An Emergency Spill Response Plan and spill kit will be on-site when herbicide treatment methods occur. This Plan will include project safety planning, methods of clean-up of accidental spills, and information including a spill kit contents and location.

· Herbicide use reporting logs shall be documented in a table format and provided to the CO by December 2023. Each entry in the table shall include: the date of treatment, amount and type of chemical applied, adjuvants included, target species and estimated number of individuals treated, size of treated area, weather conditions, name and herbicide license, number of applicators, method of application and other vital information.

This task shall also follow all of the Quality Standards listed below in III.

Table 1. Capulin Volcano National Monument Invasive Species to Treat

* Species that have previously been noted within the project footprint (i.e. roadside) and are most likely to require treatment.

OPTION TASK 3. September 2023 Non-native Plant Treatment (Item No. 0003) Non-native plant treatment in 2023 shall follow the Scope of Services listed above under Task 2 of Section II and the deliverables/timeline listed below under Section IV. Schedule. Contractor shall perform one round of invasive plant treatment at all the seeding locations shown in Figure 1 (2.7 acres total) post monsoon (September, as determined by phenology and requested time by CAVO). The weeding round is expected to take 2 people 1 day (not including travel).

This task shall also follow all of the Quality Standards listed below in III.

III. QUALITY STANDARDS

Quality Standards shall be in accordance with the base contract, commercial practices and as described in this statement of work.

If the contractor has concerns regarding meeting any of the following quality standards, the CO must be notified in writing with an explanation and possible corrective actions at the earliest opportunity. A determination of the most effective corrective action as mutually agreed upon will be made, which may result in a modification of this contract.

SEED BROADCASTING & NON-NATIVE PLANT TREATMENT

1. Species Identification: Crews must be knowledgeable of local plant species and able to identify non- native species in Table 1.

2. Weed Prevention Protocol: Ensure all vehicles, gear, tools, equipment, personnel PPE, etc. involved with or otherwise used in non-native plant treatment arrive to the project sites clean and free of off-site soil and organic debris. Efforts shall be made to ensure that seeds and/or vegetative propagule of invasive plants will be removed from clothing and equipment prior to leaving treatment sites.

3. Treatment Timing and Efficacy: Contractor to provide treatment protocol for each species for approval by CO. Methods may include approved herbicides and pulling. Conduct treatments at the appropriate time to eradicate plants and prevent further spread. Utilize proven, effective treatment methods.

4. Herbicide Use Protocols: Follow all requirements listed under Task 2 in Section III above.

IV. DELIVERABLES and SCHEDULE

Dates shall be coordinated and approved by the CO after award

V. SPECIAL CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

a) If concealed archeological resources are encountered during project activities, all work shall stop and necessary steps will be taken to protect them and the Park Cultural Resources Manager will be notified immediately.

b) Cellular service may be available onsite however contractor shall determine if service meets their requirements.

c) Contractor shall conduct their operations to insure the least inconvenience to the public.

d) Secure trash daily. All waste shall be removed from Park and disposed of legally.

e) Potable water is available within the park boundaries.

f) Sanitary Facilities: Restrooms are available within the maintenance building and an outside entry to a bathroom west of the conference room.

g) Contractor will be allowed to camp within the park in the maintenance yard area during performance of work.

h) Maintenance Building and gated yard is available if needed for minor repairs or secure storage.

i) Burning of any trash, debris is not allowed in the Park.

j) If a Red Flag Warning or other extreme fire danger warning is issued that includes the project site, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer for any additional work restrictions that may be required.

k) Lightening Risk: Contractor shall be aware that if lightning strikes within 10-mile radius of park, they may need to take extra precaution for safety and or stop work. Coordinate contact information with Park staff for notification of lightening activity in the area.

l) Rattlesnakes and other wildlife may be present in work areas.

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