A2_12_CCAO_Goat_Grazing_PWS_(2)_1.pdf

Performance Work Statement Goat Grazing Vegetation Management

July 19, 2023

1.0 General

This is a non-personal services contract to provide goat grazing vegetation management services for the Central California Area Office (CCAO) under the Bureau of Reclamation.

2.0 Background

Vegetation management in the form of fuels maintenance and management on Auburn Project Lands is a top priority for CCAO. Previous grant funding for hand crews to reduce the fuels load has included treatments for removing brush, chipping and pile burning.

In order to maintain this work, yearly maintenance is required and the use of goats grazing on this land will address this need to remove the vegetation fuel load to provide for public safety and fire prevention efforts within the Reclamation, Central California Area Office Project Lands.

3.0 Place of Performance

Reclamation proposes to contract for goat grazing services on the following:

Auburn Project Lands: attached maps

Auburn Shaded Fuel Break: 550 acres Five Year fuels reduction project area: 353 acres

Folsom South Canal: attached map

The Folsom South Canal: 200 acres

Lake Berryessa: East Side Road – (seven parcels): attached map

Parcels located along the “East Side Road” at Lake Berryessa: 529 acres

New Melones: attached maps

New Melones: 115 acres

Other Acreage that falls within the scope of the contract and will be negotiated between the Government and the Contractor through a bilateral modification.

4.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance will be starting in the Fall of 2023. The contractor shall provide six months of services during the period of performance. The objective is to have the work start by Fall of 2023 and be completed within a six-month period over the term of one years.

5.0 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

Gate keys will be furnished to provide for access onto the Federal Lands. Contractor will work with Central California Area Office (CCAO) Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) and Area Office NRS and coordination with State Parks staff and homeowner associations/contacts to coordinate keys and access to areas. The contact information will be provided post-award.

CCAO Natural Resources staff and the contractor will provide notification signs for trail closures if necessary.

Government will provide access to water spigots and hydrants for water truck fill ups.

6.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Services

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, management, supervision, personnel, and transportation necessary to assure that all services are in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws and regulations. The contractor shall ensure all work meets performance standards specified in this Performance Work Statement and referenced documents.

7.0 Tasks

The goats will be brought to the following sites and allowed to move within an electric fenced area while grazing. The Contractor is responsible for providing water delivery, food and security for the goats, staff, and all equipment. The Contractor is responsible for providing water and food for to the goats. For example: if the goat tender needs assistance with obtaining the water from a water source, the Contractor is responsible.

Reclamation proposes to contract for goat grazing services on the following:

Auburn Project Lands: attached maps

Auburn Shaded Fuel Break – 550 acres – attached map Five Year fuels reduction project area – attached map

Folsom South Canal: attached map

The Folsom South canal boundaries as part of vegetation control from 1901 Hazel Ave, Gold River, CA 95670. The terminus of the Canal is approximately 1.5 miles South of the Twin Cities Road (26.6 miles in total) approximately 387 acres.

The Contractor shall perform goat grazing within the Folsom South canal boundaries as part of vegetation control from 1901 Hazel Ave, Gold River, CA 95670. The terminus of the Canal is approximately 1.5 miles South of the Twin Cities Road (26.6 miles in total) approximately 387 acres.

Contractor will be responsible for field measurement verification.

Project Location: Vegetation abatement activities shall occur along the full length of the Canal, beginning at the headworks located at 1901 Hazel Ave, Gold River, CA 95670. The terminus of the Canal is approximately 1.5 miles south of the Twin Cities Road (California Highway 104).

See attached exhibits for extents of project. Coordinates: Headworks: 38.633821, -121.218876 Terminus: 38.309267, -121.187500 Attached map

Lake Berryessa: East Side Road – (seven parcels): attached map

• 71.3 acres

• 71.4 acres

• 118.6 acres

• 95 acres

• 27.5 acres

• 95.4 acres

• 49.4 acres

• Total acreage outside exclusion fences = 528.5 Total acres between riparian exclusion fences = 17.3 Total acres above 440' elevation = 545.8

• The road is not paved. It is used by the local ranchers, so it could not be used for staging.

• The staging areas would be at Eticura day use area and a small area near the beginning of the East Side Road. There is not a water source (other than the lake) near the area.

• A water tank could be filled at our admin. facilities.

New Melones: attached maps

• Admin Area: 100 acres.

• Osprey Point: 25 acres.

• Whittle Ranch: 30 acres.

A water tank could be filled at the admin facilities.

The Proposed Action is expected to be implemented as needed to sustain a more fire resilient condition and ecosystem on Reclamation Project lands.

The following conditions shall apply:

• The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Project Manager should questions arise.

• Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing the funds and scope under this agreement.

• The Contractor shall perform goat grazing on Reclamation Project Lands) to reduce the vegetation (fuel) load from the urban interface boundary to approximately 600 feet from the fence line.

• The goats will be brought to the site and allowed to move within a fenced area while grazing.

• The Contractor is responsible for providing water delivery, food and security for the goats, staff and all equipment used in the per.

• No drafting out of natural watercourses shall be allowed. If drafting out of man-made reservoirs, a screen must be fitted to the hose input to prevent impingement of aquatic wildlife. Spigots may not be located near the project area.

• Grazing is allowed within watercourse protection zones and cultural resource protection zones. However, CCAO NRS/Project Manager will monitor grazing to ensure that animal pressure is not having significant impact on stream health (including bank stability and riparian vegetation coverage) or cultural resources. If negative impacts are seen, CCAO NRS Project Manager may re-direct grazing. Canopy cover for riparian vegetation should not be reduced below 50%.

• If using a chainsaw while cutting material to place fencing, Contractor shall adhere to Calfire Fire Standards for cutting.

• The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Project Manager should questions arise.

• No active bird nests or protected species were found within the Project Area. With all environmentally sensitive areas, identification and avoidance during project implementation is important. Should any nests or species of interest be found during project implementation, the Project Manager shall be notified immediately.

• CCAO-NRS will conduct inspections to ensure that the services are acceptable. Inspections do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for maintaining quality control.

Compliance inspections will be made on a sporadic basis. Contractor is encouraged to break the job out into logical measurable units.

• Contractor use of existing roads and trails will be used to deploy goats onto the grazing sites. Max Vehicle Size approximately Class 3, 1 Ton pickup

• Contractor use of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) may be used to drive on landscape no greater than 20% -30% slope to heard goats.

• Contractor will be responsible for field measurement verification.

8.0 Contract Changes

Additional services required by changes in mission assignments must be documented by a written contract modification. If the contractor receives a request from Reclamation personnel directing or requesting work that the contractor believes is not within the terms of the Performance Work Statement or the contract, then the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of the request. The only person that has the authority to modify the terms of the contract or request work for which compensation will be provided is a Contracting Officer.