A06_0044000863_ROMO_Farrier_Services_IDIQ_Statement_of_Work.docx

RMNP Farrier Services IDIQ

Description: Farrier (horseshoeing) service for Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) stock. Services will be performed at to two (2) locations. This includes the following:

· Fort Laramie National Historic Site (FOLA) for trimming (one in Winter, one in Spring and one in Fall)

· RMNP, Eastside (ESD) Barn for trimming and shoeing

BARN LOCATIONS:

1. ESD Barn – 863 Sundance Circle Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517

2. Fort Laramie National Historical Site - 965 Gray Rocks Road, Fort Laramie, WY 82212

WORK SCHEDULE:

Winter and Spring Trimming: Trimmings will be performed on up to 32 head of stock while at the FOLA location in during the spring and winter seasons.

Shoeing: Shoeing services, for each summer season, shall be provided on a previously determined schedule agreed upon between the contractor and the park’s Animal Packer or Trails Program Supervisor before April 15th annually. Each horse/mule will be shoed a minimum of three (3) times each season and a fourth shoeing might be necessary given the seasonal packing work load. If a fourth (depending on location) shoeing is deemed necessary, then services will be requested on a on-call basis and scheduled by the park’s Animal Packer or Trails Program Supervisor.

Fall ESD Pulling and Trimming: Fall pulling and trimmings will be performed on all stock at the ESD Barn location. This service will be scheduled by the park’s Animal Packer or Trails Program Supervisor to accommodate all stakeholders schedules and weather.

Fall FOLA Trimming: The government also has up to five (5) animals that are retired to pasture at FOLA that require bi-annual trimming. Fall trimmings will be requested on the up to five (5) head at the FOLA location in October.

LOCATION ESTIMATED HEAD

All shoeing services at RMNP locations will be held at the ESD Barn.

· The number of stock has been determined as of September 26, 2024. These location actuals can fluctuate at any given time throughout the operational year (operational dates for the Barn Operations are typically from the 16th of April in any given year through the 31st of October) due to park needs, injury, illness, purchase of a new animal, and/or disposition of an animal. In such cases, the following guaranteed minimum and NTE maximums will be adjusted accordingly. In such cases, these adjustments will be communicated to all parties by writing.

Shoeing Schedule:

Approximate dates for shoeing will be every 6-8 weeks after the initial shoeing in the spring, usually in April or May.

(Optional) Trimming Location: FOLA

Trimming and Pulling Location: RMNP East Barn

Barn Operations:

RMNP East Barn: 6:30-5:00 M-TH from April to October.

FOLA: to be scheduled through the Trails Supervisor or Lead Packer in February and September/October.

No shoeing on government holidays. Priority, as schedules allow, will be for services to be provided Monday through Thursday. As needed, some farrier services may be needed to occur on weekends to accommodate vendor and park schedules.

STOCK: Stock will be made available to the contractor by the Park Service, which will furnish personnel to wrangle and catch the stock to be shod/trimmed.

REQUIREMENTS OF FARRIER:

1. Capability to shoe 7-10 head of stock per day.

2. Furnish a complete set of shoeing tools and equipment.

3. Furnish all shoeing materials.

4. Capability to produce a properly balanced foot and a solidly attached shoe that will remain in place for six to eight weeks.

A. Shoeing Materials:

1. Shoes shall be manufactured of hot dropped forged steel.

2. Shoes shall be a new Keg shoe consisting of metal iron with toe and heel calks.

3. Sizes of shoes will range from 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.

4. Shoes shall be the proper size for the hoof to which they are attached.

5. As needed; a hard surface, such as borium, should be applied to each metal shoe.

6. No less than 8 nails should be used with each shoe.

7. Nails shall be the appropriate size for the shoes utilized.

B. Standards:

1. Shoeing of stock will be done in a workmanlike manner in accordance with standard horse shoeing practices.

2. Sole Preparation: Soles shall be cleaned of excess dead tissue and pared away to provide proper relief. Commisures shall be cleaned. Frog shall be pared of excess and dead material to ensure that commisures are open beath the heel bulbs and not blocked. Bars shall be properly trimmed. Seat of corns shall be properly cleaned of dead tissue.

3. Hoof Preparation: Hoofs shall be level and trimmed to insure even weight bearing. Flares shall be removed prior to shoe application. Heels shall also be equal in length and height. (Proper length of heel must be maintained in order to keep horse from walking on bulbs of heels)

4. The hoof should be trimmed to a standard angle of foot: 48 – 52º. Slope of pastern determines angle of foot.

5. Each shoe will be required to be shaped on site.

6. Balance: The foot shall be balanced anteriorly/posteriorly and medially/laterally. The hoof shall bear weight evenly and be centered under the leg.

7. Shoe Preparation: Shoes shall be level and shaped to allow for expansion, especially concerning the heels.

8. Shoes shall be correctly sized and shaped to fit the particular horse or mule hoof, addressing any conformation abnormalities.

9. Nails: Nails shall be driven evenly to a height of 3/4" to 1". Clinches shall be a minimum of 1/8", appropriately set, and lightly rasped to remove sharp edges.

10. Nails tips should be removed from corral grounds using a magnet

11. Some stock may need to be sedated before shoeing which will be administered by a veterinarian which will be scheduled and procured by RMNP.

QUOTATION SCHEDULE (Price breakdown within each year)

Winter

Ft. Laramie

Trimming;

Spring

May – October

September – October

October – November

Total $___________________

QUOTATIONS : Quotes should be solicited per head, with separate costs for 1) trimming and shoeing and 2) just trimming and pulling. Any overhead costs, such as service call or travel, should also be included on board, the quote per shoe or trim. In addition, a quote should be given for any hardening material that may be requested to be applied. If necessary, the quote can include a different cost for each of the three barn locations listed above. If no item exists for a portion of the work, include the price in a related line item. In case of error in extension of prices, the unit price governs. In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts govern. This is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity solicitation, with the minimum and maximum quantities listed by line item below. Price quotes shall be submitted based on the minimum quantities listed. Price quotes must also include all line items listed; failure to do so may render the quote unacceptable. Estimated dates for each location and service have been listed, but the exact dates of service will be scheduled in advance. Prior Experience information must be included with the price quote.

In addition to the price quote, offerors shall include:

Prior Experience – Offeror must include example of previous work performed in similar environments and similar scope to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation. This information should be limited to about 1 page and should include, but is not limited to, the following information: the Owner/Organization (s) for whom services were provided, adescription of the stock and the total number of stock serviced, types of services provided, length of service, etc.