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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Amendment No. 01 16 MAY 2017

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA, Forest Service Northern Region (Region One) 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

X

AG-0343-S-17-0027

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21 APRIL 2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

x The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, X is required to sign this document and return _1_ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

R1 Mechanical Fuels Treatment IDIQs U.S. Forest Service, Northern Region

The date for receipt of offers is extended until 4:00 p.m. MDT, May 25, 2017.

Continued on Page 02.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

LOREN EBNER, CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

R1 Mechanical Fuels Treatment IDIQs

Solicitation No. AG-0343-S-17-0027

Amendment No. 01, Page 2 of 4

1. Paragraph C-2 Location and Description. The last sentence of Paragraph C-2 is replaced with the following:

“Task Orders issued under this contract will include specific information regarding the project worksite location and description, access to the areas, work items ordered, size of units and other information pertinent to each Task Order. The contract specifications found in Section C of this contract may be supplemented or changed in the individual Task Orders issued under this contract. (Also see Paragraph

G-3(c))”

2. Paragraph C-6(c)(2). The following is added:

“(xviii) Bulldozer

(xix) Road Grader”

3. Section F, Paragraph F-3(e)

Add the following sub-paragraphs:

“(3) Modifications. The Contractor shall submit a revised Work Plan and Schedule whenever a modification to the Task Order is issued by the Contracting Officer, unless the Contracting Officer waives the requirement (in writing) for that specific modification.

(4) Prior to each Operational Period for the Task Order. After the initial Work Plan and Schedule is submitted for the first applicable Operational Period, the Contractor shall update the Work Plan and

Schedule, and submit the updated Work Plan and Schedule to the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance of each applicable, subsequent Operational Period for the Task Order. The

Contracting Officer may waive this requirement in writing.”

4. Section G, Paragraph G-3 Ordering Procedure: Issuing Task Orders. Add the following subparagraph

(c):

“(c) Task Orders issued under this contract may supplement, change, or replace the Schedule

(including, but not limited to Sections B, E, F, G, and H), the documents, exhibits and attachments

(Section J), and/or the specifications (Section C) for the purposes of any specific Task Order issued under this contract. Any such supplements or changes will be described in the Task Order.”

5. Section H, Paragraph H-3, AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996) is deleted, and replaced with the following Paragraph H-3:

“H-3 (Reserved).”

6. Section H, Paragraph H-4 Fire Control. The following notation is added immediately following the title of this clause:

“(In accordance with Paragraph G-3(c), The Government desires to note that this is one of the many contract clauses that the Government may supplement, modify or replace in specific Task Orders at the time they are issued.)

Amendment No. 01, Page 3 of 4

7. Section H, Paragraph H-10(d) is replaced with the following:

“The Contractor shall locate and flag skidder and/or forwarder trail locations, and obtain Contracting

Officer approval of those locations prior to starting work in a unit. Trees located in approved trails will be designated for removal by the Contracting Officer.”

8. Section H, Paragraph H-10(f) is replaced with the following:

“Forwarder trails shall be 50’ or greater feet apart. Task orders may require a greater distance or more specific language.”

9. Section H, Paragraph H-10(l) is replaced with the following:

“The Contractor shall locate and flag skyline corridors, and obtain Contracting Officer approval of those locations prior to starting work in a unit. Trees located in approved skyline corridors will be designated for removal by the Contracting Officer. Corridors shall average 100’ at the widest point unless otherwise specified in a Task Order.”

10. Section H, Paragraph H-10. The following sub-paragraph (q) is added:

“(q) Equipment shall not be operated when ground conditions are such that excessive damage will result.”

11. Section H, Paragraph H-10. The following sub-paragraph (r) is added:

“(r) Task Orders under this contract may replace or add other Erosion Control and/or Erosion Control

Timing requirements to specific Task Orders issued under this contract.”

12. Section H, Paragraph H-13(a) is replaced with the following (some text from the original version is removed):

“(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass), structures, equipment, utilities and improvements (including, but not limited to fences, property lines, water tanks and natural or developed springs) on or adjacent to the worksite, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The

Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.”

13. Section H, Paragraph H-13(f) is replaced with the following:

“Road damage as a result of the Contractors operations shall be repaired by the Contractor at no expense to the government. The Contracting Officer will determine the extent of the repairs to be done as a result of the Contractors operations.”

14. Section H, Paragraph H-16. No change to requirement.

Amendment No. 01, Page 4 of 4

15. Section H, Paragraph H-21. Replace with the following:

“H-21 Product Removal

(a) All trees cut under this contract shall be yarded to and decked at the location specified by the

Contracting Officer.

(b) All trees and other products cut or generated under this contract remain the property of the U.S.

Government and may not be removed from the Task Order contract area or transferred to any other party under the terms of this contract.”

16. Section I, Paragraph I-1. The following FAR clause and notation is added:

“52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) (This clause is applicable to Task Orders issued under the contract)”

17. Section J. Exhibit J-6, Sample Task Order. The Sample Task Order is replaced in its entirety with the attached.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ X IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 1 5

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

CO CO

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

USDA – Forest Service Northern Region Acquisition Management 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

See Contract Time

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER X OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Loren Ebner 406 329-3858 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5a.

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

CO

submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

National Forest Mechanical Thinning IDIQ, Task Order

Please place your price quotation in the Schedule of Items.

Furnishing Quotation: Complete Standard Form 18, the Schedule of Items, and provide a response to the other Evaluation Criteria identified herein. Return to the address shown in Block 5a. Please place “Solicitation No. AG-03R6-S-15-0055” on the envelope.

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS d. CALENDAR DAYS

(%) (%) NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are X are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

DUNS No._____________ TIN No._____________________

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Amendment No. 01 AG-XXXX-X-XX-XXXX

R1 Mechanical Thinning IDIQ, Task Order No. R1- 00

All National Forests in Region 1, Cottonwood and Coeur d’ Alene Field Offices of the BLM

R1 Mechanical Thinning IDIQ, Task Order No. R1 - 00 (Fictional)

Schedule of Items

Item

No.

Sub-

Item Unit Name Est. Quantity

Unit of

Measure Unit Price Total

01 0-1-1 Excavator Pile 300 Acre $_________ $___________

Total Price Quote (Item 01) $___________

02 0-2-1 Whole Tree 200 Acre $_________ $___________

0-2-2 Slash, Excavator Pile 200 Acre $_________ $___________

Total Price Quote (Item 02) $___________

03 0-3-1 Mastication 100 Acre $_________ $___________

Total Price Quote (Item 03) $___________

1. Description of Work: Whole Tree Removal, Skidding, Decking, Slashing, Landing Preparation and Clean-up, Excavator Piling and Mastication in accordance with the requirements of the R1 Mechanical Thinning IDIQ parent contract. The requirements outlined in this Task Order are specific to this Task Order, and supplemental to the requirements of the parent contract. The specifications in this Task Order may supersede or replace contract specifications in the parent contract, when allowed by the parent contract.

2. Project Location. Consider all sub-items to be located within 25 miles of your base of operation.

3. Closed Fire Season. For the purposes of this Task Order closed fire season is defined by the State of “Your State” and is “May 1st – September 30th”.

4. Government-Furnished Property. N/A.

5. Performance Requirements Summary

Work Activity Performance Standard

Government

Method of

Assessment

Incentive/Deduction

Tree Thinning, Whole Tree

Removal

Mastication

Excavator Piling

Slashing

100% of the unit acres treated

Meets work activity specification & requirements.

Meets Task Order

(Prescription/Work

Description) requirements.

Meets requirements of Section

H (Landscape Preservation

Erosion Prevention and Soil

Protection, Slope Limitations, Erosion Control Seeding, Protection of Existing

Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and

Improvements)

COR or

Inspector conduct periodic monitoring.

Rework is required if Contractor fails to meet standard.

If quality does not meet standard, pay deduction (Section G) and/or additional costs to the Government will be assessed.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair any damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

The Contractor’s quality will be reflected in the performance assessment either positive or negative.

Landing

Preparation &

Cleanup

Meets work activity specification & requirements.

Meets Task Order

(Prescription/Work

Description) requirements.

Meets requirements of Section

H (Landscape Preservation

Erosion Prevention and Soil

Protection, Slope Limitations, Erosion Control Seeding, Protection of Existing

Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and

Improvements)

COR or

Inspector conduct periodic monitoring.

Rework is required if Contractor fails to meet standard.

If quality does not meet standard, pay deduction (Section G) and/or additional costs to the Government will be assessed.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair any damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

The Contractor’s quality will be reflected in the performance assessment either positive or negative.

Quality Control

Contractor submits General and Task Order Specific

Quality Control Plans for government approval.

COR or

Inspector randomly sample and observe

The quality of Quality Control provided by the Contractor will be reflected in the performance assessment as either positive or negative incentive.

If the Contractor fails to meet

Work Activity Performance Standard

Government

Method of

Assessment

Incentive/Deduction

Contractor follows approved

Quality Control Plans.

Contractor maintains good quality control on all aspects of operation to ensure specifications and work requirements are met.

Actions not consistent with contract specifications are corrected as per the Quality

Control Plan.

operations. standards, work may be suspended or put in Default for failure to take corrective action immediately.

Result in adverse performance assessment.

Non Plot Based QC:

Contractor’s inspections are representative of performance standards compared to

Government quality assurance.

Plot Based QC: Contractor’s plot inspections are +/-5% of

Government’s quality.

Inspection completed to meet timeframes.

Inspection forms are complete and accurate.

COR or

Inspector randomly observe

Contractor inspection.

Review

Contractor inspection sheets.

The ability of the Contractor to meet the standard will be reflected in the performance assessment as either positive or negative incentive.

When Contractor’s inspections meet standards, no deduction.

If quality does not meet standard, pay deduction (Section G) and/or additional costs to the Government will be assessed.

Work Plan and

Schedule

Work meets schedule as per the accepted Work Plan.

Meets Minimum Required

Rate of Progress as specified in section F.3.d.

COR and

Inspector conduct periodic monitoring.

The Contractor’s ability to maintain the work schedule and complete work on schedule will be reflected in the performance assessment as either positive or negative incentive.

Work not completed on schedule is subject to Default and may result in assessment of actual costs.

6. Task Order Contract Time and Required Rate of Progress.

a. Estimated Start Work Date: The estimated start work date is June 1, 2017.

b. Contract Time. The Contractor shall complete work on this Task Order in accordance with the following requirements (Also see Silvicultural Summary Prescriptions for additional restrictions), unless otherwise approved, in advance, in writing, by the CO:

i. All Sub Items shall be completed no later than September 30th, 2018.

ii. Summer & Winter Project ref. F-3(f) Operational Periods.

7. Attachments.

a. Attachment 01: 2017 Summary Information Chart, 1 page.

b. Attachment 02: Silviculture Summary Prescriptions, XX pages.

8. Task Order Evaluation Criteria - Instructions.

a. As allowed by Paragraph G-2(c) of the parent contract, the Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Paragraph 8 “Evaluation Criteria and Award Statement.”

b. Quoters shall submit their quote(s) by submitting the following:

i. 1 copy of completed, signed SF-18 Request for Quotations form;

ii. 1 copy of completed Schedule of Items; and

c. Price Quote instructions. Quoters must submit a price quote on Item 01, Item 02, and Item 03. These prices will be used to evaluate price reasonableness, and demonstrate your understanding of the work to be completed under this contract. Please provide a short rationale with your price proposal including any supporting documentation or calculations.

9. Evaluation Criteria and Award Statement.

a. Technical / Non-Price Evaluation Factors.

i. The Government will evaluate Technical/Non-Price Evaluation Factors in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Paragraph 8 “Evaluation Criteria and Award Statement” within the

Parent Contract.

b. Price Quote. The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price(s) for each Item quoted (Item 01, Item 02, and Item 03) for price reasonableness.

c. Award Statement. No Task Order awards will be made from this solicitation. Prices obtained from this

Fictional Task Order will be considered as one of the evaluation criteria for award of the R1 Mechanical

Thinning IDIQ, with Task Orders for actual work issued at a later date.

The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the

Government.

Solicitation No. AG-0343-S-17-0027, Amendment No. 01

2017 Summary Information Chart All National Forests within Region 1, Cottonwood and Coeur d’ Alene Field Offices of the BLM

Task Order No. 00

S u b I te m N o

Unit

Name/No.

E le v a ti o n

A s p e c t

S lo p e

A c re

Boundar y

Marking

Avg.

Leave Tree

Spacing (ft)

Acceptable

Stocking Density Trees/ac

Max.

DBH

To cut

Min.

Tree ht To cut

Estimated

Trees to Cut Per Acre

Remarks

Ave. Height

0-1-1

Excavator Pile

3200-

3500’

South

5-

15%

300 Florescent

Pink

Flagging

20’

NA NA NA NA Excavator Pile

0-2-1

0-2-2

Whole Tree 4000’

Flat

0-

10%

Orange

Paint N/A N/A 7” 2’ 1000

50’

Whole Tree Removal, Process, Deck, Landing Prep and Clean-up, Slash, Excavator Pile 0-3-1 Mastication

3300’

Flat

0-

10%

100 Orange

Paint

15’ 200 7” 2’ 650

35’

Mastication Thinning

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No. 0-1-1

SILVICULTURE SUMMARY PRESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF WORK

Sub-item: 0-1-1

Acre(s): 300

Unit Name: Excavator Pile

Location: Approx. 25 miles west of your base of operation

Legal: TXXN, RXXW, sec XX

Approximate Elevation: 3,200-3,500 feet

Average Stand Age: Understory 40-60 years, Overstory 120+ years.

Average Slope: 5-15%

Average Tree Height: Understory 40 feet, Overstory 80 feet

Average Aspect: Flat, South

EXISTING CONDITION: Fuel loads within the unit are moderate ranging from 15-20 tons per acre throughout the unit. Leave trees are tightly spaced and may hinder movement of the machine and limit pile locations. Slopes are flat to rolling. See Unit Photo 1 and 2 for representative conditions throughout the unit.

SOIL: The dominate soils in the project area are typified by the following characteristics:

Rocky subsoil horizons

High rates of infiltration

Moderate relative productivity

Locally, these soils are chartered by a bright brown “cap” of volcanic ash six inches or more in thickness.

EXCAVATOR PILING:

Slash shall be accumulated into piles that are compact and relatively free of soil and decomposed duff. Piles shall be constructed to facilitate full consumption when they are burned.

Piles shall be located outside of residual/leave tree driplines where possible, in openings or areas of low tree densities to minimize damage to residual trees when the piles are burned. At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, some areas of slash may be left unpiled due to tight tree spacing and limited access for the machine.

Retain 5-12 tons per acre of course woody debris (downed logs and boles of trees) greater than

6” small end diameter scattered as much as practical throughout the unit for microsite conditions and nutrient cycling. Material to be left as course woody debris shall be relatively free of limbs and needles

Piles shall be a maximum of 8-12 feet in diameter, minimum of 8-10 feet in height. Piles shall be constructed compact, have a good base to prevent the pile from toppling, be free of soil and duff, and shall not be made on down logs, rotten stumps or rocks. Material shall be piled in a parallel configuration, similar to pencils in a box. Once a pile meets the minimum diameter and height; slash may be added vertically on the edge of a pile to prevent the pile from toppling. Material used to build piles shall not exceed 10 feet in length. All objects which extend more than 2 feet in any direction from the pile profile shall be cut off and returned to the pile. No stumps shall be placed in piles.

Refer to Section H of the Parent IDIQ Contract for pertinent protection clauses including, but not limited to erosion prevention and soil protection, weed free equipment, fire control, protection of existing vegetation and all other pertinent clauses to this Task Order.

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No. 0-1-1

Unit Photos 1 and 2 show representative conditions throughout the unit.

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No. 0-1-1

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No(s). 0-2-1, 0-2-2

Sub-item: No. 0-2-1 & 0-2-2

Acre(s): 200

Unit Name: Whole Tree 1

Location: 25 miles from your base of operations.

Legal: T. ?? N., R. ?? W., sec. ??

Approximate Elevation: 4000 feet

Average Stand Age: 100 years

Average Slope: 0-20%

Average Tree Height: 80 feet

Average Aspect: Flat

EXISTING CONDITIONS/TREATMENT OBJECTIVES:

The proposed treatment unit is a relatively flat stand of mature mixed conifer timber with shade tolerant Douglas-fir, alpine fir, grand fir and spruce growing into the understory and mid-story. Since the stand is in the wildland urban interface it is desirable to remove the understory and some co-dominate trees to reduce the likelihood of a crown fire impacting the adjacent private property. We estimate needing to remove an average of 1000 stems per acre, however the stand is not uniform. Approximately 50% of the unit is relatively dense and the other 50% of the unit is more open. Some trees greater than 7” diameter at breast height will need to be removed to accommodate skid trails, decking locations and landings. Some of these trees could be up to 16” DBH, but this will be relatively rare. Anticipated excavator piling needs will be 5-10 piles per acre of natural and activity generated slash.

TREE SIZE: Average diameters and heights are as follows: Over story 19” DBH, 100’; mid story 8” DBH, 40’ height; under story 4” DBH, 25’.

SOIL: The dominate soils in the project area are typified by the following characteristics:

Rocky subsoil horizons

High rates of infiltration

Moderate relative productivity

Locally, these soils are chartered by a bright brown “cap” of volcanic ash six inches or more in thickness.

LEAVE TREES PER ACRE: N/A

SPECIES DESIGNATION: Cut All: LP, GF, DF, AF, ES <7” DBH. Do not cut any

WL, WP or PP.

MINIMUM TREE HEIGHT TO CUT: 2 feet.

MAXIMUM TREE DIAMETER (AT D.B.H.) TO THIN: 7” DBH.

MAXIMUM STUMP HEIGHT: 6 inches with no lower live limbs left on the stumps.

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No(s). 0-2-1, 0-2-2

FELLING: Fell all GF, DF, AF, ES, LP <7” DBH and >4” DBH. Also fell trees >7”

DBH in approved skid trails, decking and landing locations.

SLASHING: Slash all GF, DF, AF, ES, LP <4” DBH and >2’ in height not meeting the minimum size to process.

WHOLE TREE YARDING: Remove any felled or slashed material meeting the minimum piece size to process to designated landings.

PROCESSING: Minimum size to process is a 2 1/2” top diameter and no less than

16’ in length. Whole tree lengths are preferred to facilitate different desired processing lengths by the purchaser of the decks at a later date. In the event large trees need to be bucked for handling or decking purposes buck them into 33’ lengths.

Sorting by length, diameter or species is not required.

SKIDDER/FORWARDER TRAILS: Skidder or forwarder trail locations shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer prior to starting work in this unit. Trees >7” DBH located in approved skidder or forwarder trails shall be designated for removal by the Contracting Officer. Skidder trails shall be >75’ apart center to center, forwarder trails shall be >50’ apart center to center when working on a slash mat. When not working on a slash mat, forwarder trails shall be >75’ apart center to center. Trails may be less than the required distance apart where they converge at a main trail or landing.

DECKS & LANDINGS: Landing and decking location(s) and trail access to deck location(s) shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer prior to starting work in this unit and may lie outside of the unit boundary. Decks shall be located along Forest Road

XXXX in a way that makes them accessible by a self-loading log truck and doesn’t inhibit road drainage features or vehicle access. A landing is considered a place where any logs or products are gathered for loading. All slash accumulated at landings shall be piled. Piles shall be reasonably compact and free of soil to facilitate burning. Piles shall be of a size and location which will not impair road use or result in damage to residual timber.

MACHINE PILING: Excavator pile all existing fuel and activity generated slash 1”-

9” diameter and all slashed material not meeting the minimum size to process. Piles shall be constructed in openings or at least 15’ from leave trees. Piles shall be a minimum 8-12 feet in diameter, 6-8 feet in height, shall be constructed compact, shall have a good base to prevent the pile from toppling and shall not be made on down logs or rotten stumps. Material shall be piled in a parallel configuration, similar to pencils in a box. Once a pile meets the minimum diameter and height; slash may be added vertically on the edge of a pile to prevent the pile from toppling. Material used to build piles shall not exceed 8 feet in length. All objects which extend more than 2 feet in any direction from the pile profile shall be cut off and returned to the pile.

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No(s). 0-2-1, 0-2-2

DAMAGE: Road damage as a result of the Contractors operations shall be repaired by the contractor at no expense to the government.

DOWN WOOD & WILDLIFE TREES: Leave all Down Wood >9” diameter on the large end intact and in the unit. All down wood >9” diameter on the large end shall be placed back to its original location/orientation and only disturbed to the extent necessary to complete the work. Do not cut any dead trees >7” DBH unless they create a hazard.

TIMING: When soils are dry, ground is frozen or over settled snow as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Refer to Section H of the Parent IDIQ Contract for pertinent protection clauses including, but not limited to erosion prevention and soil protection, weed free equipment, fire control, protection of existing vegetation and all other pertinent clauses to this Task Order.

Photo’s 1 and 2 show representative conditions within the unit.

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No(s). 0-2-1, 0-2-2

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No(s). 0-2-1, 0-2-2

Task Order R1-00 Sub-item No(s). 0-3-1

Sub-item(s): No. 0-3-1

Acre(s):100

Unit Name: Mastication 1

Location: – Approximately 25 miles from your base of operations.

Legal: T. XX N., R. XX W., sec. XX

Approximate Elevation: 3300 feet

Average Stand Age: 45 years

Average Slope: 0-10%

Average Tree Height: 35 feet

Average Aspect: Flat

EXISTING CONDITIONS/TREATMENT OBJECTIVES

The proposed treatment unit is a relatively flat, 45 year old plantation, comprised of ponderosa pine and intermixed with lodge pole pine, Douglas-fir, western larch with incidental amounts of other species. This unit missed its last thinning rotation and is too advanced for a standard pre-commercial thin and not advanced enough for a commercial thin. Since the stand is in the wildland urban interface, heavy slash loads are not desirable. The treatment will also improve the health and vigor of the remaining trees, trending the stand toward providing a commercial product in the future. The stands are relatively uniform in trees per acre, size class, and species composition. Average stocking is 850 trees per acre. There are areas with smooth bed rock outcroppings, scattered large boulders and thin topsoil most likely left over from glacial activity. The road access is really good with drivable trails and/or the main road intersecting the unit. Existing down wood in the unit is few and far between as a result of the past harvest and subsequent dozer piling. Occasionally trees greater than

7” DBH will need to be masticated to create operating space and/or access isolated portions of the unit. Damage to leave trees is not desirable.

TREE SIZE: Average DBH 6”, average height 25’.

SOIL: The dominate soils in the project area are typified by the following characteristics:

Rocky subsoil horizons

High rates of infiltration

Moderate relative productivity

Locally, these soils are chartered by a bright brown “cap” of volcanic ash six inches or more in thickness.

LEAVE TREES PER ACRE: Average 200, 15’ spacing with a 25% variance (11’ to

19’) or 150 to 250 trees per acre.

DESIRED LEAVE TREE STAND COMPOSITION: Alter the spacing to select the most desirable tree using desirable leave tree characteristics. Species preference WL, PP, DF, LP, ES, GF, AF & do not cut any WP. Leave trees should be healthy, larger, and not located under the drip edge of another leave tree. Do not masticate any aspen, cottonwood or birch.

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DESIRABLE LEAVE TREES HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARCTERISTICS:

-Straight Stem

-Small Branch Diameter

-Good Coloration

-Well-formed Crown

-Branches Horizontal or Slightly Angled to Bole

-Free or Limited Presence of Insect/Disease Symptoms/Damage

-Vigorous Annual Terminal Growth

-Crown Class of Dominant or Co-Dominant

-Crown Ratio of 40% or Larger

MINIMUM TREE HEIGHT TO MASTICATE: 2 feet.

MAXIMUM TREE DIAMETER (AT D.B.H.) TO MASTICATE: 7” DBH

MAXIMUM STUMP HEIGHT: 6 inches and no lower live limbs left on the stumps.

MASTICATED MATERIAL: Will be within the following specification: 75% of chips from masticating must be <3’ in length, 25% of chips from masticating may be

>3’ in length, however must be no more than 1’ in height/depth.

DAMAGE: Road damage as a result of the Contractors operations shall be repaired by the contractor at no expense to the government.

DOWN WOOD & WILDLIFE TREES: Leave all existing down wood and dead trees

>7” DBH intact and in the unit unless they create a hazard.

TIMING: When soils are dry, ground is frozen or over settled snow as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Reference Photos on Following Page.

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