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LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Exhibits

Exhibit A Project Maps and Plot Location Maps

UTM Locations (shapefiles available as .zip file; contact Andrew Sovilla to request at andrewgsovilla@fs.fed.us)

Exhibit B Lewis and Clark National Forest Noxious Weeds and Sensitive Plant Lists Exhibit C Vegetation Deliverable Specifications Exhibit D Camp Management Plan Exhibit E Lewis and Clark National Forest Order for Camping Exhibit F Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Exhibit G Grid Intensification Field Guide

Exhibit H R1 Common Stand Exam Field Guide

Exhibit I Northern Region Plant List

(available as .xls file; contact Andrew Sovilla to request at andrewgsovilla@fs.fed.us)

Exhibit A Project Area and Plot Location Maps

Shapefiles for plot locations can be obtained by contacting: Andrew Sovilla at andrewgsovilla@fs.fed.us

Exhibit B Lewis and Clark National Forest Noxious Weeds

State of Montana Category 1 Noxious Weeds

Berteroa incana Hoary alyssum Cardaria draba Whitetop or Hoary cress Centaurea maculosa Spotted knapweed Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed Centaurea repens Russian knapweed Chrysanthemum leucanthemum Oxeye-daisy Cirsium arvense Canada thistle Convolulvus arvensis Field bindweed Cynoglossum officinale Houndstongue Euphorbia esula Leafy Spurge Hypericum perforatum St. Johnswort Linaria dalmatica Dalmatian Toadflax Linaria vulgaris Yellow Toadflax Potentilla recta Sulphur Cinquefoil Tanacetum vulgare Common tansy

State of Montana Category 2 Noxious Weeds Chondrilla juncea Rush skeletonweed Echium vulgare Blueweed Hieracium aurantiacaum Orange hawkweed Hieracium pretense, H.

floribundum, H. piloselloides Meadow hawkweed Iris pseudacorus Yellowflag iris Lepidium latifolium Perennial pepperweed Lythrum salicaria, L. virgatum Purple loosestrife or lythrum Ranunculus acris Tall buttercup Senecio jacobea Tansy ragwort Tamarix spp. Tamarisk or saltcedar

State of Montana Category 3 Noxious Weeds Cytisus scoparius Scotch broom

Montana County-Specific Weeds Arctium minus Burdock Cascade, Judith Basin, Meagher Hyoscyamus niger Black henbane Judith Basin, Meagher Artemisia absinthium Absinth wormwood Meagher Verbascum thapsus Common mullein Judith Basin, Meagher Knautia arvensis Field scabious Meagher mailto:andrewgsovilla@fs.fed.us

Cardus nutans Musk thistle Cascade, Meagher Sonchus aevensis Perennial sowthistle Cascade, Meagher Conuim maculatum Poison hemlock Cascade, Meagher Onopordum acanthium Scotch thistle Cascade, Meagher Glycyrrhiza lepidota Wild licorice Cascade Conium maculatum Yellow mignonette Judith Basin, Meagher Matricaria maritime Scentless chamomile Meagher Centauurea niger Black knapweed Meagher Silene vulgaris Bladder campion Meagher Cirsium vulgare Bull thistle Meagher

Lewis and Clark National Forest Sensitive Plant List

Amerorchis rotundifolia Aquilegia brevistyla Astragalus lackschewitzii Botrychium ascendens Botrychium paradoxum Cypripedium parviflorum Cypripedium passerinum Drosera anglica Drosera linearis Elymus innovatus Epipactis gigantea Erigeron lackschewitzii Gentianopsis macounii Goodyera repens Juncus hallii Oxytropis podocarpa Phlox kelseyi var. missoulensis Polygonum douglasii var. austinae Potamogeton obtusifolius Potentilla quinquefolia Salix barrattiana Scirpus subterminalis Thalictrum alpinum

Exhibit C Vegetation Deliverable Specifications

Deliverable Specifications

The Contractor shall submit completed payment items within thirty-three (33) days after completion of work on the first plot in the packet.

The unit of measure shall be the packet as described in Section E.2.1.4. Each payment packet shall consist of 10 plots. Contractor may deviate from this number upon approval of the Contracting Officers Representative’s (COR).

(a) The Contractor shall submit with each payment item the following:

• Plot list containing plot numbers, examiner name(s) and date(s).

• Electronic field data in ExamsPC (.im) file format and the original corresponding inspection data forms.

• Electronic data files of GPS acquired points as shapefiles (.shp).

• Electronic Photo data files in the .jpg format.

• Field Location Reference Form

(b) All electronic data files shall be placed on the Helena NF ftp site submitted on a flashcard, a portable mass storage device.

(c) The Contractor shall ensure that the submitted data is unique to each packet.

Exhibit D Helena National Forest Camp Management Plan

Business:________________________________________________________________________

Reviewed by:_____________________________________________Date:____________________________

Approved by:_____________________________________________Date:____________________________

Camp Location:________________________________________________________________________ See attached map.

Period of Use:____________________________________________________________________________

Camp Management Plan General Requirements

1. This authorizes the temporary occupancy and use of the National Forest lands for the purpose of camping in connection with work activities over the 16 day limit.

2. Forest Officers will designate camp location. Designated location will be coordinated with District Resource personnel to minimize competition with recreating public for camping location.

3. Forest Officers will inspect camp area prior to occupancies and immediately after occupancy to insure clean-up and record any resource damage.

4. Forest Officers will designate location and approve any temporary improvement, such as latrine and camp fire location. All improvements and occupancy must be at least 100 feet from any water source.

5. The holder shall maintain the improvements and premises to standards of repair, orderliness, neatness, sanitation, and safety acceptable to the forest officer in charge.

6. The holder, in exercising the privileges granted by this permit, shall comply with the regulations of the Department of Agriculture and all Federal, State, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, or regulations which are applicable to the area or operations covered by this permit.

7. The holder shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without a written permit from the forest officer in charge or his authorized agent.

8. The holder shall exercise diligence in protecting from damage the land and property of the United States covered by and used in connection with this permit, and shall pay the United States for any damage resulting from negligence or from the violation of the terms of this permit or of any law or regulation applicable to the National Forests by the holder, or by any agents or employees of the holder acting within the scope of their agency or employment.

9. Upon abandonment, termination, revocation, or cancellation of this permit, the holder shall remove within a reasonable time all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in this permit. If the holder fails to remove all such structures or improvements within a reasonable period, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the holder of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

10. The temporary use and occupancy of the premises, improvements and the operation herein described shall not be sublet by the holder to third parties.

11. This permit may be terminated upon breach of any of the conditions herein or at the discretion of a forest officer superior to the authorized officer.

12. The holder shall indemnify the United States against any liability for damage to life or property arising from the occupancy or use of National Forest System lands under this permit.

Camp Management Plan Resource Protection

1. Temporary latrine will be constructed not less than 100 feet from any water source. Pit shall be a minimum of 30 inches and human waste covered with dirt after each use.

2. Refuse Disposal - The holder shall pack out or otherwise remove from National Forest lands and waters all refuse resulting from operations under this permit. Refuse disposal and food will be stored to minimize human/animal conflicts.

3. All human foods and prepared livestock and pet foods and human refuse will be made unavailable to wildlife through proper storage, handling and disposal.

4. Water Pollution - No wastes or byproducts shall be discharged if it contains any substances in concentrations which will result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife, or to human water supplies.

5. Storage facilities for materials capable of causing water pollution, if accidentally discharged, shall be located so as to prevent any spillage into waters, or channels leading into water, that would result in substantial harm to fish and wildlife or to human water supplies.

Exhibit E Lewis and Clark National Forest Order for Camping

Camping Restrictions Specific to Item Number One

NORTHERN CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ECOSYSTEM

FLATHEAD, LEWIS AND CLARK, LOLO, AND HELENA

NATIONAL FORESTS

REGION ONE

USDA, FOREST SERVICE

Pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b), the following restrictions are in effect on the Flathead, Lewis and Clark, Lolo, and Helena National Forests, Montana within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE). These restrictions are in addition to those enumerated in Subpart A, Part 261, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations and become effective when signed, and shall remain in effect until rescinded or revoked. They replace the previous Food Storage Special Order F10- 016L98 invoked on April 15, 1998, under authority of 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b), which is hereby rescinded.

1. Possessing or storing any food or refuse, as specified in the order from April 1 to December 1, annually. [36 CFR 261.58(cc)]

2. Possessing, storing or transporting any bird, fish or other animal, or parts thereof as specified in the order from April 1 to December 1, annually. [36 CFR 261.58(s)]

The Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem consists of National Forest System lands included within the boundaries of the Flathead, Lewis and Clark, Lolo and Helena National Forests and is further defined on the attached map, (Exhibit A) and hereby made part of this order. Also attached and hereby made part of this order is Food Storage Special Order Information and Definitions, (Exhibit B).

UNDER THIS ORDER IT IS REQUIRED THAT:

1. Human, pet and livestock food (except baled or cubed hay without additives), and garbage shall be attended or stored in a bear-resistant manner.

2. Wildlife carcasses that are within 1/2-mile of any camp or sleeping area shall be stored in a bear-resistant manner during nighttime hours.

3. Burnable attractants (such as food leftovers or bacon grease) shall not be buried, discarded, or burned in an open campfire.

4. The responsible party shall report the death and location of livestock to a Forest Service official within 24 hours of discovery.

Exhibit F Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

For Grid Intensification Activities

I Introduction. The Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides the procedure and guidelines that will be used in evaluating technical performance of the Contractor for grid intensification inventory plot installation in a performance based statement of work. The Government’s QASP is not part of the contract, but is provided to the Contractor solely as information. A copy of this plan is furnished to the Contractor in the solicitation package and with the contract so the Contractor is aware of the methods that the Government will use in evaluating performance on this contract and address any concerns that the Contractor may have prior to initiating work. The QASP is subject to change by the Government during the contract performance period. The Government reserves the right to perform more or less than is outlined in the Plan.

Purpose of the QASP:

o Define the role and responsibilities of participating Government officials;

o Define the types of work to be performed with required end results;

o Describe the evaluation methods that will be employed by the Government in assessing the Contractor’s performance;

o Provide copies of the performance assessment form that the Government will use in documenting and evaluating the Contractor’s performance; and o Describe the process of performance assessment documentation.

II Roles and Responsibilities of Participating Government Officials.

A. Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The COR is designated by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract within the authority and limitations specified on form FS-R1- 6320-27 provided to the Contractor at the pre-work and at any time there is a change in COR, the COR, and maintained in the contract file. Refer to FSH 6309.11.04.4, WO Amendment 6309.11-91-1 for a full description of responsibilities.

The COR will monitor the Contractor’s work and may utilize Work Orders and Notice of Non-compliance as tools to communicate in writing with the Contractor. The COR will keep the Contracting Officer and Contractor informed of progress and contract compliance and any non-compliance issues. The Contracting Officer will work with the Contractor and COR to correct non-compliance issues. Suspension of work may be necessary to halt operations when compliance issues are at question and continuing work during discussions could cause irreversible damage (e.g., improper plot installation, inaccurate measurements resulting in nonpayment).

The COR will maintain Daily Diaries for each day the site visited, as the record of contract progress and compliance, These will include only facts concerning the contract, and will be complete and unbiased as they will be used by the Contracting Officer to make further decisions on contract issues.

The COR designates and supervises the work of the inspectors.

B. Inspectors: The Government inspector(s) are designated by the COR to represent him/her in securing compliance of contract requirements. The Designation of Inspector (R1-FS-6320-29) will be used to designate the inspector and identify the responsibilities. Refer to FSH 6309.11.04.4, WO Amendment 6309.11-91-1. The inspector(s) will monitor Contractor performance and inform the Contractor of contract deviations. The inspector(s) will monitor progress and conduct quality assurance plots. The inspector(s) will not direct the operations of the crew but rather keep in contact with the foreman, stressing the requirement of Contractor quality control as well as protect the Government’s interest by assessing the adequacy of thinning and stand improvement activities.

A lead inspector may be designated by the COR when more than one inspector will be on site to act as the leader of the Government inspectors and avoid confusion in communications with the Contractor.

The inspector(s) will maintain Daily Diaries, issue notice of non-compliance to the Contractor when s/he fails to meet contract requirements, and keep the COR informed of all contract progress, and conformance problems. The inspector(s) will anticipate change orders and inform the COR.

C. District Ranger, Forest Supervisor, Silviculturist and other District, Forest and Regional employees: The Forest Supervisor is responsible for the administration of the National Forest, and the District Ranger acts as an authorized representative. These and other employees will act as resource advisors to the COR and Contracting Officer but do not have contract authority. Their role is to provide advice on project implementation, which may be used for contract decisions.

III. Assessing the Contractors Performance

A. Schedule. The COR and inspector will monitor progress and if the Contractor is falling behind schedule, the COR may issue a work order to ensure the agreed to schedule is maintained.

B. Grid Intensification. The following plan will be used by the Government to assure the Contractor is providing the quality promised and work meets the performance standard.

1. Work in Progress. The Government inspector will observe work in progress. Any problems should be reported to the foreman to allow the problems to be corrected. The inspector and COR will not direct operation of the crew, however, as this is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government expects the foreman to inspect work in progress and take corrective action prior to being notified by the Government inspector, consistent with the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan. Failure of the Contractor to inspect his work is cause for notice of non-compliance or other contract action.

2. Quality Assurance Plots. The Government inspector will take sufficient sample measurements to assure the Government’s quality assurance represents data quality (adequate to judge if the Contractor is within 5% of the Government’s and if the work is acceptable). The CO and COR should determine the sample size, which should be influenced by the real or anticipated problems associated with the Contractor quality control.

3. The Government inspector or COR will monitor the Contractor’s quality inspection plots to assure the Contractor is providing inspection consistent with the Contractor’s accepted Quality Control Plan (QCP). If not included in the QCP, the Contractor and CO/COR will agree to how/when Contractor inspection sheets will be turned in to the COR.

The Government inspector may observe the Contractor’s plots in progress or check them after completion. The Contractor may be put on notice of non-compliance (or other contract action taken) for failure to conduct plot inspections as per his QCP. The Contractor’s inspector is not permitted to modify plot deficiencies nor influence the work quality by indicating to the crew of upcoming plot locations.

4. The Government inspector will conduct quality assurance plots in a timely manner after a packet completion. The COR will inform the Contractor if the quality is acceptable to the Government, after comparing the Government assurance plots with the Contractor’s after the entire packet is submitted. When they are within 5%, the Contractor will be informed that his/her quality assurance is acceptable and pay will be calculated based on the Contractor’s plot results, assuming plot measurements are within acceptable levels.

When the Government’s inspector compares the Contractor’s inspection to the Government’s assurance plots prior to the unit being completed, it will only be considered an indication of the progress and not considered an acceptance of the Contractor’s work. The Government does not need to reveal the results of their plots, but will notify the Contractor if it appears that the Contractor’s inspection is greater than 5% from the Government’s. Based on FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services (attached as reference and included by reference in Section E), the Contractor should be notified as soon as it is apparent that there may be a problem so they can improve in their inspection process if it does not conform to the standards.

If at packet submittal the Contractor’s results differ by greater than 5% from the Government’s QA plots, payment will be based on the Government’s plot results (G.2). If the Contractor finds this objectionable, he may request a re-evaluation. The FS will then conduct a sample size requested by the Contractor up to 20% and if the results confirm the Contractor’s results (or within 5%), payment will be based on the Contractor’s results. However, if the results of the re-evaluation sample indicate the Government results are correct (i.e. greater than 5% difference), then payment is based on the Governments re-verification results.

5. When the Contractor’s work is below the performance standard of 85% the COR will require the Contractor to rework the packet. When plot measurements exceed the maximum allowable, the Contractor shall rework the entire packet to bring it into compliance. The Contractor shall re-inspect this work and the Government will conduct similar surveillance as the original work. The Contractor should submit his quality control inspections indicating that work is complete and acceptable prior to the Government conducting plots.

C. Resource Protection. The COR and inspector should monitor the activities to assure resources are being protected. This should be monitored in conjunction with work in progress.

D. Contractor’s Quality Inspection. When the Contractor’s inspection varies by greater than 5 percent from the Government’s, the Contractor may be required to re-work, essentially re-inspect, the unit, or the Government may do the work. Refer to FAR 52.24-4 Inspection of Services.

E. Work site and Campsite. The inspector and COR may periodically assess the campsite to assess if it is clean, and meets the requirements set forth in the contract. The COR will require the Contractor to clean up the campsite or suspend operations if it is a safety hazard. Final payment will be withheld until the campsite meets the camping permit requirements.

F. Safe Working Conditions. Safety will be discussed at the pre-work meeting.

If the Contractor brings safety hazard to the attention of the COR, the COR/CO and Contractor must find resolution. Examples of options for resolution include, suspension with contract time, moving to another area until the hazard (as in the case of wildfire) has ceased.

IV. Contractor Final Performance Assessment

A. Final Performance Assessment The COR will document the Contractor’s performance under this contract/task order. The COR will document his/her understanding of the contract requirements, what was actually completed, and the impact or consequences of what was not completed, and any recommendation for rework.

The COR will summarize the Contractor’s performance in the following aspects:

Quality of plot installation and measurements Cost Control Timeliness of Performance Business Relations Customer Satisfaction: Was the Contractor committed to customer satisfaction?

Would you recommend the selection of this Contractor again (after contract expiration)?

Why?

Utilize these ratings along with a short explanation.

o Unsatisfactory = nonconformance is jeopardizing the achievement of contract requirements despite the use of Agency’s resources.

o Poor = overall compliance requires MAJOR agency resources to ensure achievement of contract requirements.

o Fair = Overall compliance requires MINOR Agency resources to ensure achievement of contract requirements.

o Good = Overall compliances does not impact achievement of contract requirements.

o Excellent = There are no quality problems and Contractor goes beyond what is expected of contract to achieve services.

B. Analysis of Performance Assessment Results

The Contracting Officer will review each Performance Assessment prepared by the COR. When appropriate, the Contracting Officer may investigate the event further to determine if all the facts and circumstances surrounding them even are considered in the COR opinions outlined on the forms. The Contracting Officer will prepare the final Performance Assessment that will be entered into the Past Performance Database. Prior to entering information, the Contracting Officer will provide a copy of the final performance rating to the Contractor and allow time for the Contractor to provide rebuttal if desired.

Exhibit G, H, I CSE and Grid Intensification Manuals

Exhibit G – Grid Intensification Field Guide

Exhibit H – R1 Common Stand Exam Field Guide

Exhibit I – Northern Region Plant List

(Above are available as .xls file; contact: Andrew Sovilla at andrewgsovilla@fs.fed.us) mailto:andrewgsovilla@fs.fed.us