Attachment 1 - Specifications.doc

Project WFM-0811-16HF Grandfather RD Hazardous Fuels Reduction Mechanical Reduction

This is a request for contract action to complete a portion of Project WFM-0811-16HF Grandfather RD Hazardous Fuels Reduction, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The instrument requested is a contract, limited in scope. The specific task is to create fire breaks via mechanized equipment (chainsaws) along specified ridgelines and boundary lines in the Blowing Rock project area.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This contract requires a selected contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, and transportation, and perform all work required to accomplish mechanical fuel reduction on National Forest land in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein. Also, the contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, tools, and supplies except for any Government Furnished Property.

2. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The areas to be treated are located within the boundaries of:

National Forest: Pisgah

Ranger District: Grandfather

County: Caldwell

State: North Carolina

See attached Vicinity and Site Maps for locations of and directions to project sites. All area boundaries are marked with flagging tape or paint on boundary trees.

Mechanical fuels treatment along 7.4 miles (approximately 22 acres) of boundary line involving cutting and scattering of brush and trees smaller than 5” DBH within 20-30 feet inside the FS boundary. No cutting will occur within 100 feet of perennial streams and dead trees larger than 5” DBH will be left standing for wildlife benefit.

Technical Specifications Areas to be treated are as follows: See attached maps for beginning and ending locations for all mechanical fuels treatment areas. Access to treatment areas will be through public roads adjacent to the Forest boundary. Contractor must keep road clear and respect the rights of private landowners in the area.

Treatment specifications:

1. All mountain laurel and rhododendron will be cut.

2. All stems 5” diameter breast height (DBH) and less will be cut.

3. Where accessible to chipper, all brush will be chipped.

4. Chipped brush may be scattered on National Forest Land. Chips may not be left on private land.

5. Where brush cannot be chipped, brush and small diameter trees will be scattered and lopped on National Forest property at least 30 feet from the treatment area. Brush must not be piled.

6. No cutting within 100 feet of perennial streams.

7. No brush or trees with red boundary paint will be cut.

8. Dead blow-down trees larger than 5” DBH will be lopped or bucked down and scattered away from the treatment area.

3. Government Furnished Resources - NONE

4. Applicable Guidance

1. How to use this plan

a. Scheduling – Specific work periods and access will be discussed at the time of pre-work meeting after award where the Notice to Proceed is issued.

b. Sampling procedures – review of work in progress and completed work.

c. Inspection procedures – review of work.

Performance Objective The contractor is responsible for:

· Performing duties with safety criteria incorporated.

· Maintains a safe working environment.

· Operating motor vehicles in a safe manner.

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