ATT_001_6663221301DZQ_2016_SOW_Lake_Ida.pdf

USDA-NRCS LAKE IDA WRP (Norman, MN) (643) Restoration and Management of Declining Habitat

WRP 66-6322-13-01DZQ, 13-001DZ6, 13-01DZ7

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

The USDA-NRCS is conducting tree and brush control, gravel pit reclamation, and prairie establishment actions in Lake Ida Township in Norman County, Minnesota.

The activity required for this area site will include clearing and grubbing, earthwork grading, tree and brush removal/grinding, chemical treatment of re-sprouts, prescribed burning, pre-seeding site preparation, seeding species in specified areas, and providing post-seeding maintenance (mowing). Site preparation may include chemical and/or mechanical treatment.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The LAKE IDA restoration area consists of 3 parcels, the Monson WRP is located in the SW ¼ of section 34 and the NW ¼ of section 3, the Olson WRP is located in the NW ¼ of section 34, and the Skaurud WRP is located in the NE1/4 of section 26 of LAKE IDA Township (T143N R45E). The site is approximately 5.5 miles west of Twin Valley, Minnesota, approximately 7 miles southeast of Ada, Minnesota and approximately 13.3 miles northwest of Ulen, Minnesota. Access to the Olson and Monson parcels is off of directly off 320th Street and access to the Skaurud parcel is off of County Hwy 27. See attached maps.

1.3 MATERIALS

A. Supply seeding materials, maintenance tools and equipment as indicated in plans and specifications.

B. Certification of materials by NRCS required before installation.

1.4 EXECUTION

A. Pre-construction/implementation conference with NRCS

B. Staking and Layout

a. Staking and layout refers to locating and verifying all grading and planting locations as shown on the plans and specifications.

C. Clearing, grubbing, and grading of gravel pit areas

D. Dry Prairie Establishment

a. Site prep operation

b. inspection and pre-planting conference

E. Certification of materials

a. Seed source, PLS

F. Installation of materials

a. In late summer/fall 2016 (upon notice to proceed by Contracting Officer) perform gravel pit reclamation work, and clearing grubbing including tree and brush removal in the areas shown on the plans and specifications.

b. In fall 2016, complete site prep operations and sow seed to the areas shown on the plans and specifications.

c. In fall/winter 2016/2017, complete tree grinding/removal as shown on the plans and specifications

d. In mid to late summer 2017, complete foliar spray as shown on the plans and specifications.

e. In fall 2017 implement prescribed burn as shown on the plans and specifications.

f. In fall 2017 complete site prep operations and sow seed to the areas as shown on the plans and specifications.

g. In summer of 2018 implement establishment mowing as shown on the plans and specifications.

G. Maintenance

1. In 2017 and 2018 perform establishment mowing as indicated in plans and specifications.

1.5 PROTECTION

All materials and equipment shall be properly protected against harm from normal weather conditions and the public.

1.8 CLEANUP

Work areas are to be kept clean during progress of work and until completion. Remove surplus materials and rubbish from planting areas. Reclaim access roads and staging areas to pre-seeding conditions after installation and maintenance.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK