Attachment_D_Hydro_Axe.pdf

2016 Chippewa Harrow Task Order 1 Hydro Axe Mowing

Chippewa National Forest February 19, 2016

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Chippewa National Forest Hydro Axe Mowing Work site preparation

Please submit quotations with solicitation AG-6392-S-16-0003 that is due by 2:00 PM on March 21st 2016.

Responses will be accepted by mail, email.

Mail to:

Superior National Forest Attn: Paul Nephew 8901 Grand Avenue Place Duluth MN 55808-1122

Phone: (218) 626 4360 Email: pnephew@fs.fed.us Fax: (218) 626-4397

Please address any technical questions about East Zone Work to:

Travis Jones, Reforestation Phone: Office (218) 246-3464 Phone: Cell (218) 244-0537 Please address any technical questions about West Zone Work to:

Linda Burke, Reforestation Phone: Office (218) 835-3129 Phone: Cell

Sincerely, /S\ Paul Nephew Contracting Officer mailto:pnephew@fs.fed.us

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Table 1. Bid response to be completed by bidder Contract # Legal Description Acres Sale Name Price/Acre Total

EZ 1 T 141 N R 25 W Sec 10 23 BIRCH LAKE 1

Total 23

Bid Item Descriptions EZ1: EZ 1 was harvested winter of 2016. There is a residual over story of approximately 10 basal area (BA) or approximately 12 trees per acre. The unit is accessed via Forest Road (FR) 2105 which is a natural surface road that is 4 wheel drive accessible during dry times. The road has a temporary slash closure that will have to be replaced when the work is completed. The unit will be hydro axed for natural regeneration of paper birch. Slopes within the unit range from moderate to flat and there is very heavy slash distributed threw out the unit.

Table 2. Bid response to be completed by bidder Contract # Legal Description Acres Sale Name Price/Acre Total

WZ 1 T 150 N R 27 W Sec 17 9 Big Calf 8

WZ 2 T 150 N R 27 W Sec 17 8 Big Calf 8

WZ 3 T 149 N R 31 W Sec 26 Funky Folly 13

WZ 4 T 148 N R 31 W Sec 13 Garden 3

WZ 5 T 148 N R 30 W Sec 20 10 Slow Daddy 1

WZ 6 T 148 N R 30 W Sec 21 40 Slow Daddy 5

WZ 7 T 148 N R 30 W Sec 29 13 Slow Daddy 8

WZ 8 T 148 N R 30 W Sec 27 31 Slow Daddy 11

WZ 9 T 145N R 30 W sec 9 19 Grapevine Salvage

WZ 10 T 145 N R 29 W Sec 29 5 Sketchum Stewardship 10

WZ 11 T 145 N R 30 W Sec 22 64 Webster Salvage 4

WZ 12 T 145 N R 30 W Sec 27 31 Webster Salvage 3

WZ 13 T 145 N R 30 W Sec 22 31 Webster Salvage 2

WZ 14 T 141 N R 26 W Sec 15 38 Tadpole 8

WZ 15 T 141 N R 28 W Sec 8 8 Tadpole 1

WZ 16 T 149 N R 31 W Sec 26 20 FUNKY FOLLY 4

Total 362

Bid Item Descriptions WZ 1: and WZ 2: Harvested the November 2015. There is a residual over story of approximately 40 basal area (BA). The unit is accessed via Cty. Rd. 31 and FR 2234. The unit will be Hydro-ax and harrowed for natural regeneration of white pine.

WZ 3: Harvested January of 2016. Clearcut with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 20 basal area (BA). There is a reserve area in the SW part of the unit that will not have site prep. So site prep in wet areas throughout the unit. The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for seeding of white spruce, balsam fir and paper birch. Unit is located east of Hines and Hwy 71, and is accessed via Bel. 300 and FR 3428 and through the timber sale unit to the west.

WZ 4: Harvested late fall of 2014. Shelterwood with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 55 basal area (BA). The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for seeding and planting of white pine and white spruce. Unit is located south of Blackduck, on Hwy 39 and FR 2214.

WZ 5: Harvested the spring of 2015. This is a group selection harvest. Site prep hydro-ax and harrow in openings for natural regeneration of hardwoods and to prevent aspen suckering. The unit is accessed via Forest Road (FR) 2207 and Forest Road (FR) 2236. (Webster Lake).

WZ 6: Harvested the spring of 2015. Two-age shelterwood with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 45 basal area (BA). There is a reserve area along FS 2415 where no site prep will occur.

Site prep after 7/31. The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for both seeding and planting of white pine and white spruce. The unit is accessed via Forest Road (FR) 2207 and Forest Road (FR) 2236 and FR 2415. (Webster Lake).

WZ 7: Harvested the spring of 2015. Shelterwood with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 45 basal area (BA). The unit is accessed via Forest Road (FR) 2207 and Forest Road (FR) 2236. (Webster Lake). There are several vernal pools in stand and low areas that need to be avoided.

The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for seeding and planting of white pine.

WZ 8: Harvested the spring of 2015. Two-age shelterwood with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 50 basal area (BA). The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for seeding and planting of white pine and white spruce. The unit is accessed via Forest Road (FR) 2207 and Forest Road (FR) 2236 and FR 2415. (Webster Lake). Access the unit from another payment unit to the south and from FR 3412 spur D.

WZ 9: Harvested June 2016. Single tree selection with salvage of damaged trees. Hydro-ax followed by disk trench in gaps created during harvest for planting white pine. Access is from Cass county 10 and FR 2352.

WZ 10: Harvested summer of 2014. Single tree selection followed by salvage harvest. There is a residual over story of approximately 55 basal area (BA). The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for planting of white pine, in open areas created form harvest. Slash is heavy is some areas. Unit is located south of Highway 2 and can be accessed by FR 2135, Ketchum Road.

WZ 11, WZ 12, and WZ 13: Harvested November 2015. Coppice cut with leave trees. These units were damaged in a wind storm. Hydro-ax to remove all aspen trees greater than 1 inch DBH up to 5 inches.

Units are located south of highway 2 and east of Cuba Hill Rd on FR 2298.

WZ 14: Harvested the summer of 2015. Two-age shelterwood with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 40 basal area (BA). The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for seeding and planting of white pine and natural seeding of oak. Unit is located south of Hwy 200 and west of Hwy 84, south of Leech Lake. Access via Cty. Rd. 125 and FR 2332.

WZ 15: Harvested the summer of 2015. Two-age shelterwood with reserves. There is a residual over story of approximately 40 basal area (BA). The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for seeding and planting of white pine and natural seeding of oak. Unit is located south of Hwy 200 and west of Hwy 84, south of Leech Lake. Access via Cty. Rd. 125.

WZ16: Harvested January of 2016. Seed Tree. There is a residual over story of approximately 15 TPA.

One legacy patch along road that will not have site prep. The unit will be hydro-axed and harrowed for natural seeding of paper birch. Unit is located east of Hines and Hwy 71, and is accessed via Bel. 300.

The Service Contract Act Wage Rates are attachment A.

US-2

MN-200

MN-6

MN-38

16 US

-16

MN-46

ITA-19

ITA

-49

ITA-39

ITA-60

CAS-3

CAS-7

CA

S-

ITA-9

CAS-9

ITA

-18

ITA-28

EZ 21

Pokegama Lake

Deer Lake

Ball Club Lake

Bass Lake

Big Rice Lake

Wabana Lake

Mud Lake

Laura Lake

Moose Lake

Prairie Lake

Sugar Lake

Goose Lake

White Oak Lake

Big Sand Lake

Lake Winnibigoshish Trout Lake

Grave Lake

Little Winnibigoshish Lake

Vermillion Lake

Little Sand Lake

Birch Lake

Little White Oak Lake

Rice Lake

Buhella Lake

Cohasset Grand Rapids

Remer

Zemple Deer River

Hill City Hill City

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Vicinity Map Chippewa National Forest EZ Hydro Axe Mowing